I think that everyone charges for the job, but it is determined by the
cost of the labor, so you have to figure out first how much you want to
make per hour and then try to come up with a good estimate of the time.
If 33% sounds like you are getting a good return for your labor,
that's
I charge by the job, but my husband says I always undercharge.
Natalie
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From: Sylvia Rognstad
To: Historical Costume
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 12:17 AM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Charging for sewing
I charge by the hour. The problem is doing a proper
At 12:57 21/07/2006, you wrote:
I charge by the job, but my husband says I always undercharge.
Natalie
I charge by the hour. The problem is doing a proper estimate
beforehand. I almost always underestimate.
Sylrog
On Jul 20, 2006, at 10:10 PM, Sharon at Collierfam.com wrote:
I charge by the hour- $12.50 for straight sewing, $25 for hand work, and
pattern drafting. Then I go through and make a pretty accurate estimate of
hours and come up with what it's worth. Usually I then negotiate a fee
I'm willing to take for the straight stuff. I don't negotiate on hand
I am not a professional seamstress by any means. My forte is gloves.
But upon occasion a theater buddy will tap me to alter very special
pieces and for those I do charge hourly. I do not announce that my
rate is hourly. I use it to calculate the set fee.
Now mind you, for web work and
I am doing so much less custom work than I used to, the kids take up
too many of my brain cells. My sewing is very part time at the
moment.
I usually charge an initial $25 consultation fee to sit down and talk
with the client about the project (either in person or by email).
This can be applied
I'm in CA, too, But my group's budget usually ran approx. $2500 per show, so
it was essentially gas money.
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I charge by the hour. The problem is doing a proper estimate
beforehand. I almost always underestimate.
Sylrog
On Jul 20, 2006, at 10:10 PM, Sharon at Collierfam.com wrote:
Dear Listees,
I have been asked by some folks to make some costumes for them.
Problem is,
I've only worked in
