As an unprofessional seamstress how much would you charge to make a ghawazee coat (they provide the fabric)?
I made one to wear to my bellydance performance. Everyone loved it and some asked if I could make one for them.
Thanks!
Cost the fabrics and trims.
Cost your time: number of hours times twice the minimum wage, unless you are good.*
Add the two together. Charge half as much again as that total.
* I typically charge about £12 an hour for simple sewing, and up to £25 per hour for hand finishing and beading.
After I did your math it was almost exactly the number I had guessed in my head. Thanks!
Anything less than $10 an hour is discounting your abilitites.
I charge $20 to $25 an hour depending on what particular job I am doing based on difficulty and time. That's usually for Alterations like Zipper replacements in Jackets, relining coats, and Bridal.
Sewing is $20 an hour plus cost of materials .
As my skills have gotten better my prices have gone up. To be honest Lady Kathleen and Kate's prices are reasonable.
When I was first starting I was looking at minimum wage plus how good a seamstress I thought I was.
Sounds like I'm on the right track then. Thanks guys! ;)