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Posted by Emily Bengston on May 23, 2008, 12:23 am
On 5/22/08 9:06 PM, in article jEpZj.2372$aJ1.750@trndny03, "Candide"
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>> On 5/22/08 12:55 PM, in article
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>>> I was contacted to sew some valances and the person wanted to know
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>>> much my rate was. I have never sewn for anyone to be paid for it,
> but I
>>> would like to start as I enjoy sewing. Can anyone help me by
> suggesting
>>> how much to charge to sew for her. She is getting the material to do
> them.
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>> This question is impossible to answer because the there are many
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>> involved, such as where you are located, and what is the going rate in
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>> area, are just two of the more important ones.
>> Emily
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> My dear the answer is simple; what is your professional time worth?
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> While comparing rates to other seamstresses in your area may be fine and
> well, you don't know their costs.
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> Is the customer supplying all materials, or just fabric? What about
> threads, backing, and so forth?
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> Will you charge by the hour or project? Is the material difficult to
> work with, and or will any special requests make it more so?
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> Again, think about what your skills are worth, and don't make the
> mistake of selling yourself short. Once you start under charging it is
> VERY difficult to get your prices up. Customers will come with tons of
> work and utter "but you only charged.... last time".
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> Yes, you enjoy sewing, we all (hopefully) enjoy our jobs as well, but
> that does not mean we would do it unpaid.
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> Finally have always found the key is being professional about things.
> Doesn't matter if you are working from home or a workroom, it will not
> do if customers think you are taking in work for pin money or because
> you "like" doing it. Find people respect one more if one conducts the
> job professionally and delivers quality work.
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> Best of luck,
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> Candide
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You just reminded me of more of the variables in doing a job for someone
else. I've been out of the market a long time and couldn't remember
everything involved.
Emily
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