One of the biggest challenges many tailors face is knowing exactly how much to charge for a job.

Do you calculate your price based on the cost of fabric and materials, time spent, style/design, level of finishing, or simply what other tailors around you are charging?

For example, if a customer brings a native outfit that takes you 2 days to sew, how much would you charge?

And what about a simple shirt that takes only a few hours?

Let's discuss

1. How do you normally calculate your sewing charges?

2. Do you charge separately for measurements, fittings, lining, embroidery, handwork, or other finishing?

3. What is the minimum amount you would charge for a sewing job today?

4. Have you ever undercharged for a job and regretted it? What happened?

5. What do you do when a customer says, "Another tailor is charging less"?

6. Should tailors charge based on the customer's budget or the actual value of the work?

Tailors, fashion designers, and customers, share your experience.

What is the best and fairest way to price tailoring jobs without losing customers or working for almost nothing?

Drop your pricing method or an example of what you charge below. Let's learn from one another.