HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE FOR CUSTOM MADE GARMENTS? KIM DAVE
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Hello guys, in this video I share three ways to price custom made garments.
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These three methods I've used and work for different scenarios. The first is the bespoke/case on case pricing which you'll use when you make made to measure garments. This methods helps you give prices based on the difficulty and style of your client's garment. I find that this works well to create prices that are fair to each client. To get a bespoke price, you'll need to multiply your decided hourly rate by the number of hours it takes you to make a garment, plus all expenses incurred and then add tax. This final price will vary from one client to the next.
The second pricing strategy is to have a competitive price that can be used around special times of a trading year to help attract new clients or create more awareness around your business.
The final strategy is to have a flat rate which you'll charge clients for a category of garments. This method makes price negotiations easy and straight forward. To arrive at a flat rate, you can figure out how many hours it takes you to make the said garment category and multiply that by your hourly rate.
I hope this makes the video more comprehensive and straight to the point. It took me sometime to figure out how to price my garments, but with time you'll figure out which strategy works for you. Feel free to share any questions and suggestions below.
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I’m currently away on holiday and I thought it’d be cool to drop this video discussing how to price custom made garments. I share three pricing strategies ☺️ hope you find this video useful.
Have a nice holiday! We all are waiting you back.
Yea, it was helpful
Enkosi sisi(thank you sis)😘
Your videos are so waooo and helpful too. A new friend here,I've subscribed.please,show me some love and let's stay connected. Watching from Spain.
Great information here. When a client agrees to have me make a bespoke item for him/her, A signed contract spelling out the details is important-it protects both the designer and the client. In addition to the signed contract from the client, I require a non-refundable deposit to at least cover any materials I must purchase to complete the garment.
The non-refundable deposit is a clever idea to secure the client's interest. Thank you for sharing Mary
Thank you for this. I'm now starting to sew for other people. Been trying to figure out pricing for a while now.
Same
You look beautiful. Your hair and colour of garment are great.
Thank you 😊
Hi hun, hope you are having a great holiday in Portugal. Love the new hair do! I used to do handmade custom made swimwear, is not easy because some people thinking you are charging too much 🙈. I found much easier selling on Etsy when I was doing custom made. Great videos. Thank you! 💕
I make custom swimsuits too. Its not easy work
Thanks GigifashionsDIY.
Custom swimwear seems like a very niche area of fashion and I can imagine why client's will be odd with paying for the service. I hope selling on Etsy works for you?
AllyJaay Bellas - I know hun is not easy but it better to sell custom swimwear or clothes because many people are getting tired of buying clothes that don't fit them. I say this from experience because I used to works as Visual Merchandiser and one of the most complaints from customers was that the clothes didn’t fit well. Good luck 💕
Kim Dave - selling on Etsy works better for me especially when it comes to friends and family, that wants something custom made I just sent them to my Etsy shop like normal customers and they see that I'm not overcharged them 😊💕
@@GigiZanti thanks for the info. Custom is better for me as well. Especially since i operate frm home and dont have much space to keep stock
Lovee this Kimmy, this is one of the most important aspects in the industry, thank you so much.... 😘❤️. Your hair due is.... 👌👌💋😍
You're always welcome Jenny. Pricing is one aspect that most young /upcoming designers struggle with till date
Girl I love you. You are always, always fishing out knowledge. God bless you more dear. Looking forward to our birthday 😋💃💃💃
God bless you too Benny designs for your support
Hi Priscillia,
your hair looks very cute. I like it.
Very useful pricing information. Thank you.
P.S. Enjoy your holiday!
This is first time for your channel. A real treat and great tutorials and information. Thanks.
Hi Kim.. I’ve been subscribed to your channel for a while now .. I most say am a big fan of you.. keep up the work.. I went to a fashion school out here but it’s like am scrapping all I learnt for yours.. your motivating and inspiring us here ❤️❤️ .. love your teaching skills ,. You make it easy to understand and make sewing anything look easy ..keep it up👍.. please btw can you please please make a complete wedding gown tutorial with the corset and boning method ,, lacing it and the ball gown skirt with a petticoat etc would really appreciate.. I know you’re the only one who can pull off a complete standard video tutorial
Very useful info; enjoy your holiday and happy birthday in advance. Your hair looks great as usual
Thank you Annecia
Hi Kim,
What if I don't know all my expenses right away? For instance, a client wants a dress but I'm not sure how much that fabric will be?
Really helpful tips... Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome babe
I like the short cut😍, thank you for this video 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
You look lovely. Happy birthday in advance and enjoy your vacation. The pricing information is useful and timely. The different type of pricing works depending on the type of project you working on. Thanks for sharing
I just came across your channel and sub already. I finished from Uni last year fashion Design, adult student and considering how fashion industry work, I decided to start my own business at home, so I have a small studio at the back of the house. it’s a bit difficult with 3 kids, this video has been really helpful, more insight to pricing. The only pricing method thought to us is : number of hours + all expenses (i.e fabric, Zip, trimmings) x 3= customed cloth. I seems to like your approach, struggling to find my foot. Or do you think I should get a job to have more experience. Your videos are helpful,
Have you considered interning at an established fashion house? It really opens your eyes to the ins of running a successful fashion business.
Kim Dave I am considered that beginning of this year, just not making enough to put on child care and the ones I got are barely paying. My side hustle is MUA which is not bad, but I want to use my cert. If you know any that I can apply to I will appreciate if you can point me there. Thank you so much for your response. Your hair look nice 👍🏾
❤ the look & HBD🎉🎂🎈👑💐
Thanks for this video.
I feel like Amanda will suit the hair style very well ahahahah. Thank you for sharing your strategy I apply almost the same to my costumers.
Amanda?! I work with a lady with the same name hahahaha she'll laugh so much when I tell her this. Plus thank you for your kind comment
@@KimDave really??? ahahah that's great, if she has short hair I got it just right ahahahha and you welcome, your work deserves it :)
Brilliant and so informative.
Hi! I'm new here.
I found this channel while trying to find videos on how to sew, etc. I'm a teen hoping to start my own fashion business as soon as I can, but I have never had any sewing lessons, pattern making classes or anything.
Do you have any tips?
Also, can you make a video about different kind of stitches and how and when to use them?
And maybe a video about how to customize your patterns?
Mikaela Rivera Hi there. Thank you for your lovely message. Fashion, sewing and design is an experience built career. It’s worth considering researching what area of fashion you’ll love to focus on. Womenswear? Menswear? Children’s wear? There is a lot you can do. I’ll keep your request in mind for more basic tutorials. There are also some amazing creators here on CZcams I suggest you check out; Professor Pincushion, withwendy, Daniela tabois, royal classics and many others I can’t remember right now.
Okay, Thank you, Kim! ❤
Great resource!
Thanks for your tips.
Thank you so much Kim! I’m starting my business in Birmingham UK called Made By Mya 🙌🏽❤️
And Happy Birthday 🥳💕
I wish you all the best with your new business Mya. You can do this
Kim Dave Thank you ❤️
Thanks.. your hair looks good on you.
oluchi james thank you honey ☺️
You speak very well.
God bless you Sis. I have learnt quite alot from you. May God Almighty continue to bless n protect you. I have a small challenge ma, i am hoping to start selling ready to wear clothes bt i am always scared on the measurements to use because most times all the size chart measurement are always different. Pls what do u advice i do? wld appreciate any other tips on starting the business. Thanks. Happy birthday in advance.
My advice compare the size charts you have come across with your clients measurements and come up with one that will work for you.
great content I use all three price methods depending on projects happy birthday in advance btw i'm interested in a mannequin you linked but no delivery to the US or Trinidad any help available will be welcomed
Hey, am starting up my business and I think this video was every useful. Thank you.
However I would just like to know, when a customers want a garment would it be best for them to bring their own fabric or do you have fabric for them to pick from?
Do you mean for the sewing class?
No, I mean if a customer wants a custom made garment.
For example say I want you to make me a dress, do I bring my own fabric?
@@daciamatias2326 It depends on the client and you. If it's ab asoebi/wedding/birthday outfit and there is a specific fabric then they provide it. But if it's a custom order where you have to source the fabrics, you can charge them for getting the fabrics or ask them to get it themselves. It really depends.
Can u please do drafting and stiching Of cupped corset or bustier....
I will keep your request in mind Larissa
Like your hair
Oii faz seus vídeos com tradução português por favor
Pricillia, your do is beautiful as your hair is always on point. I also follow New York based designer Anita Rivers (her CZcams Channel is Classic Royalty) and about a week or so ago she did a similar video so check her out. Happy birthday 🎂🎂 🎂 to you and enjoy your holiday, love! I finally took your advice and started my Channel and am having a blast with it. Thank you! 💕
I think I know her channel, Classic royal. I've seen some of her videos, sooooo talented. I will check out the mentioned video on her channel
@@KimDave, yep! She has got to be one of the most talented designers out there.
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