After keeping meticulous records of how long a very basic-looking (but
actually rather fiddly to sew) 15thC dress took me to make, I decided that I
could either a) make about $0.50/hr but actually sell things, b)charge what
it was actually worth and wait years for that special customer who was
Yes, our group tries to be as authentic as possible, so it is of silk.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Sue Clemenger
Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 2:17 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Hourly Wages
Also depends on cost
Of Kathy Page
Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2006 1:39 PM
To: Historical Costume List
Subject: [h-cost] Hourly Wages
I was having yet another *coughcough* discussion with my husband on what the
typical hourly wages independant costumers make - what they charge out at
for high end work - full suites
of
trim. Quite lovely. I believe she paid about
$2,000.00 US.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Kathy Page
Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2006 1:39 PM
To: Historical Costume List
Subject: [h-cost] Hourly Wages
I was having yet another
Sheesh! Yet another husband that wants to get rich quick on the labors of his
wife? My ex used to harangue me about this same thing, which I found rather
irritating, especially since he enjoyed being on unemployment...
IMNSH opinion, if he thinks that he can get the high prices, let him
In a message dated 9/4/2006 1:39:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
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$2,000 seems quite high, but jewelling and any
handwork does take a lot of time.
And I don't think that is high enough. But that is one of the reasons I
DON'T sew for other people--I don't think
AM
Subject: RE: [h-cost] Hourly Wages
Clients in my experience want to know in advance how
much they'll be paying, so I set a per-hour rate in my
head but quote a flat amount depending on the garment
and level of ornamentation--with adjustments for
anticipated aggravation, of course
I was having yet another *coughcough* discussion with my husband on what the
typical hourly wages independant costumers make - what they charge out at for
high end work - full suites of clothing, custom designed, in part or fully
assembled by machine, complete with embellishments. He seems to
I charge $20 per hour for whatever I do, from sewing to patternmaking
to designing.
Sylrog
On Sep 3, 2006, at 2:38 PM, Kathy Page wrote:
I was having yet another *coughcough* discussion with my husband on
what the typical hourly wages independant costumers make - what they
charge out at
