Client said $150 for a custom leather jumpsuit was expensive
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- A Client reached out wanting a Selena-inspired jumpsuit in leather and when quoted said $150 for a custom leather jumpsuit was expensive.
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I mean, unless this happened in 1952, $150 ain't gonna get you an off-the-rack, mass-produced leather jumpsuit...
Definitely in the 2000😩😩😩
@@MondesThreads My friend, you undervalued the heck out of yourself.
She was NOT serious.
No way. Value your years of learning and experience and then an hourly rate for your time. There are very few tailors, seamstresses around. My daughter worked at a high end men’s clothing store and the tailor was an elderly man. He told me that it was a skill that was handed down by generations and now they are encouraging their children to get college degrees. You have a skill that is disappearing.
Just the materials would be more than that. And she was tall too lol
Most PLEATHER jumpsuits cost more than $150
She couldn’t possibly have been working with real leather. It would be insane to start chopping and stitching real leather without exact measurements because you can’t do alterations after
@@heatherduke7703 13:24 the invoice says Custom Pleather
@@jkopppo223 Yes, I’m glad it clarified in the invoice
Like Monde?!?! Am I right?
I did a custom leather sport coat in 1986. Customer paid $1800.00 and was thrilled with the deal.
That’s what it would cost for sure for a custom real leather garment. This project could only have been synthetic leather, annoying that she doesn’t specify from the beginning
But even a mass produced jumpsuit, I would expect to pay over $100
Sadly, when you undercharge, people undervalue you. Thanks for sharing your story. It's a necessary lesson for anyone in business.
Undervalued prices sadly also attract the wrong crowd, crappy customers that have no concept of quality or professionalism.
@@DoritoBot9000 yup. That's what I meant when I said people undervalue you.
This is spot on. New business owners want the customers so badly that they’ll undercharge for services, and customers know it, so they’ll treat the provider like rubbish and try to nickel and dime the provider, like this customer did to Monde. That customer knew full well that Monde was undercharging, and she was taking advantage of her naivety.
$150 is a steal for a custom like this!!
It's a highway robbery at this point
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Yes, even if it was ten years ago.
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She wore you down systematically. She knew what she was doing.
Period‼️‼️‼️
She wasn't expecting it to be that expensive??? Seriously. Your labor alone at minimum for something simple is 500
She is so talented!
The material alone is $1,200 minimum! Leather is mad expensive. And a CUSTOM job for extra length?! Complete madness! She CHEATED you!
Whoa. I'd have expected that to be at least $1000.
And you'd be right!
Same!
With the deposit of the cost of all of the materials, yes I agree $1000 to $1200. The only time you get a bargain, is when you make it your damn self.
I was thinking more like $2000. Cost of the material...if it was the real leather, the painstaking process to work with the leather, broken needles, time, expertise, and the final execution! Actually, even $2000 wouldn't cut it for a custom-made leather jumpsuit.
Yes. This wasn't real leather, but still it should have been worth several hundreds
How dare her! This should have been at minimum a $500 jumper. At minimum!
I was thinking the same thing. The leather and materials alone are going to run in the $300 - $500 range. Labor and custom fitting should put this kind of work in the $1,500 - $2,000 range. Leather isn't easy to work with anyway, and trying to force it into the shape of this jumpsuit is couture-level work!
New off the rack leather pants are $500-1000
I used to do alterations and custom pieces.
I learned quickly (the hard way) to say no to those types of people.
If they are being unreasonable right off the bat before any work has been done, you know they are going to be a nightmare the rest of the way.
My aunt once told me to get myself a person to alternate my clothing. I always walk in asking how much does she charge...just to do alterations. It's just alterations but I never question her price. The work she does is worth it. Much respect to yall
When they blow off getting measured the third time is when I say “Oh I am so sorry, your slot has been taken by someone else.”
And always always give an estimate that will give you the cost of materials with the half up front.
I should have done that 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
Two times for me
When I made garments for people I always took a deposit up front for a couple of reasons.
1. I didn't want to be stuck with their fabric.
2. if the size didn't fit me, what am I going to do with this garment? Sell a custom-made garment to somebody else.
3. I wanted to be rid of the customer so we had a marriage. I owe them and they owed me.
I never got stuck by a customer that didn't pick up or pay in full. It's a learning lesson. It really is. You are smarter and wiser now and this would never happen again.
Yes, this is sound advice. When I take my car in for repairs and maintenance, they give me an itemized receipt of everything involved, and if there are repairs needed, they want 1/2 the money up front before they begin any work.
"Do you ask Gucci ?....." I love that 😂 You are Gucci level !!
This is sad because no one wants to do custom now.
I’m Muslim and I wear abayas, basically a long very simple ample black dress. I pay a good quality abaya around 100$ CAD.
Now I’m taking sewing classes. One of my goals was to learn to make them in order to add some details that I can’t find on the market, especially because I too am very tall.
It would cost me more, only in fabric to make the abaya myself.
You are a dedicated, very helpful and kind person. I can see that being of service is something that lift your spirit. It sucks that you had to stop doing that can be very interesting because people don’t behave respectfully.
I love how you laugh about it. You’re a graceful person 🩷and very endearing!
I no longer do custom for the same reason. Customers somehow think that "custom" is cheaper!!! I also have learned to get a deposit for anything I do... it puts some skin I the game... We live and we learn. 😊
Just your labor is worth much,much more than $150.❤
Monde, I sell grow and sell rare and expensive plants. Plants like bonsai take many years to grow. I have plants that took 20+ years to grow and nurture, or ones that I invested a lot of energy and resources into like orchids. These plants are like well-cared for pets, and people have the nerve to offer me $20 on a $300-400 price tag. I gently tell them that they can find plants at Home Depot in their price range. I’m not being rude, I just want to align them with what their wallet can handle.
The nerve of some people. They need to do their homework and give respect.
Oooo do you have a website? I love plants! And Im a jeweler so now n then someone low balls me. One ding dong offered me $100 for a $900 pendant. I said, “NO. That doesn’t even cover the cost of materials.” And froze her out from then on.
So true. And pricing can be your friend because it will scare away a lot of the users and manipulators. Said it so high they will run from you
$150 is minimum cost for just the leather...even years ago.
Yesssss
yeah. leather has always been expensive. even back in the 80's and 90's
More more more. Leather is not a consistent fabric. It will have thinner/thicker areas and natural flaws. A typical pants suit is about 4 yards of material. And if I was entering this challenge, I’d run about 6 yards of leather to be able to lay out to avoid flaws, uneven edges, and other joys of working with a unique piece of material. Then lets talk about all the extra needles that will get broken on the machine…and towel to wipe off the sweat of working with a much harder material.
@katherinegaston5229 That's why I said "minimum" cost.
@@MondesThreads.... I would figure the leather alone would be $150, if not more... 😯 Just thinking about Stetson boots ("much less" leather material), that would be the price of a single boot 👢 🫂🍀 mind you, that's the price of an off the shelf pair
When I got started sewing I was FLOORED how much fabric 1. I needed to cover me and 2. How EXPENSIVE it is! One maxi dress for me is 5 yards or so - more if I want a fuller skirt. At $10/yd, that's $50 in fabric ALONE. Just checking Mood the CHEAPEST cow leather they sell is *$102* a HIDE, not a Yard!! 😮
Sewing is fun, but it ain't cheap, y'all!!
sooooo true. Every time I lay out and cut, it boggles my mind how much fabric it takes to cover a body.
It's only cheap if you reuse some old fabrics from bedding, for example, or you will find some nice stuff on sale and you make it for yourself since you do not calculate the cost of work. Besides that, yes, it's expensive, especially when it's a custom order.
I pay $50.00 for dry cleaning of a leather miniskirt. I’m pretty small! 🙏🏻💙 Monde you do terrific work, miracles mostly!! 💕
You asked what you should have done, always get a deposit. I would have researched the material cost and asked for that covered up front before ordering and starting to create. Since she didn't want to come in for measurements, I probably would have told her no measurements, no jumpsuit. But you said you were just starting out, so I get it. Live and learn. You do amazing work, so don't beat yourself up for what happened in the past!
I would scream with joy in a thrift store if I found a leather jumpsuit for $150. Like…
$150 just for the top half! And that is still a bargain!
Yea. That makes sense and maybe $500 for the pants.
Some customers really are that delusional that they think a custom garment is a step down (think of something your mom's friend made for free when you were ten) and not a step up. "But it doesn't even have a re-sale value as it's non-brand!" It doesn't supposed to, because it's custom made for you!
It may be even better more valuable than many brands depending on the design and quality. Some people truly have no clue and just see price tags through brand logos!
She was and is out of her freaking mind!! That was WAY inexpensive.
My mom paid $150 for a leather suit for me when I was 12. I'm currently 43. She had to be trolling. 😂
@Babybagdoctor1981 alright got to ask, what did you need a leather out fit at 12 for ?
@@autumn1734 lol I used to do runway modeling and needed it for a fashion show. She saved that thing for my daughter. 🤣 I miss my mom 🙏🏾
@@Babybagdoctor1981 ohhmy goodness how sweet, did you a side by side pics for your daughter.
A friend was painting people's dogs and one client wouldn't even come to the door to get the painting and said she could leave it in the garbage can. These were nice paintings and they came to her to have it done. They did pay. I guess there's that. Places like Wish have destroyed people's ideas of pricing.
I thought you meant painting ON the dogs. I was like, "leave it in the garbage can?!" 😂
But still. Leave it in the garbage? What in the world.
You said most of what would I would have said in the video about custom outfits.
1. Refundable deposit minus consultation fee for the conversation of custom.
2. Non-refundable deposit for materials and research
3. Measurements by you only. If the person insists on using their measurements, charge a Non-refundable risk fee.
4. Policy on order pickup. Left over ____ days will be sold (in accordance with your state laws for abandoned property).
5. Require a certified check for final payment to protect you against scammers. (Call the issuing financial institution to verify. Look the number up yourself).
I really feel for you. I used to make jewelry.
Mostly at the time it was sterling and fine silver, 18k, stones. Everything I did was a one-of-a-kind and I did all the work myself. I sooooo used to underprice my work. $150 for a leather jumpsuit? That was wayyyy too low. Hugs. Boy do I get it.
You are too nice! Custom anything at 150 a steal. Leather ....should have been over a 1000. Your time is so valuable. She couldn't come in for measurements? Glad you are still sewing & sharing with us. Love your work. You teach & inspire respect, skill & kindness.
1st You're a Saint!
2nd Must have measurements!!!
3rd Talk design & fabric
4th Completion date
5th Quote total price-YOU KNOW FABRIC PRICES, YOUR SKILL LEVEL & THE TIME TO MAKE THE GARMENT-CHARGE YOUR WORTH!!!
FINALLY-A DEPOSIT!!!!❤❤
A contract also helps
Nope. You NEVER beg for someone's business. The heart has NOTHING to do with business, with the exception of loving what you do. She ghosted once, and you gave her a chance, then you gave her another chance, and she failed. Thankfully, you've learned your lesson. Knowing how to price things starting out is tough. Clientele like her is the EXACT REASON I sew ONLY for myself and no longer for others. The silver lining is you did learn from this experience and to never let that happen again. No deposit, no fitting(s) or video measurements, no contract, then no product.
My mother was a professional seamstress for about 50 years and she charged for EVERYTHING- even her sewing machine needles and how many yards of thread she used. 😂 And it didn't matter that she had miles of interfacing, elastic and hundreds of hooks and eyes in her sewing room- she charged for every bit.
That’s a very reasonable price! Working with the leather alone is worth the $500. Maybe pleather?!?
It was pleather...but she "stole" that jumpsuit
@@dhrachal5133 She absolutely stole that jumpsuit!
@@Diva9000x yes. $150 was a total steal.
You for sure undersold. You showed her the leather at $25.99 a yard at 4 yards asking if she liked it. 😤Does she think you laid it out n Cinderellas pals made it over night.?? What the actual….Jeez. She did know what custom meant eh? A hard lesson to learn but glad you kept your integrity . 👏👍🏻❣️
Always get a 50% deposit on labor. Let the client know that the cost of fabric, notions, etc., depends on what they select (give them a cost estimate). The cost of materials must be paid for once the sample is complete (unless the client brings their own fabric), and I'm ready to start the final garment. The labor balance is due when the client picks up the final garment. Never, and I mean never, start a project without getting at least a 50% deposit. Always be clear with a client, from the beginning, the costs involved with their garment. I love your channel!
Know your worth. You have shown us amazing examples of your work.
1. How much is your time worth per hour?
2. How much are materials? Include a markup for going out and purchasing the fabric.
3. If a customer cannot come in for measurements, they go to the back of the line.
4. Make them pay half up front. (Enough to cover the cost of materials) If they scoff, then they are not used to custom made, and the expense involved.
5. If they miss appointments for fittings, stop working on the garment. If it is not important to them, then it shouldn't be a priority for you.
6. If you provide an invoice, include the cost of missed appointments.
7. This is YOUR BUSINESS, demand the respect you give others.
I agree with all of this! Especially #7
I thought $150 was cheap when I thought it was just labor and didn't include the leather! $150 labor AND leather?!? Girl!😂
Honestly, I would have expected the work alone to cost $150, because you were working with leather. People forget that when they are arguing about price, they are arguing that you should pay yourself less. Everything else costs what it costs. Glad you found what works for you.
That’s crazy. She truly didn’t understand how customizing anything even having a custom frame or custom engraving, is going to cost more. When you are starting out you have to make mistakes. I think you were way nicer than I would have been.
I've seen off the rack semi custom clothes from small companies selling skirts for more. Out of cloth. Certainly never leather. That lady was on drugs. No idea what, but certainly more powerful than the coffee we all run of.
You were a lot nicer than I would have been...I have been doing this for 20 years, oh man the stories
I didn't see any comments about the fact that this was inspired by Selena Perez. She is still an inspiration after all these years. Such a talent.
Yes I was Soo stoked to find out my 16 yr likes her... Her!!! Her Music, & her Dance yessss.....
Yes, I loved her songs growing up in the 2000s, and I still wish every day I could have met her or at least heard her song once in real life... 😢
Im SO glad you charge what your time and work is worth. 👏 Period.
Pre-vudeo watch question: Is this a steal deal for your sister? A customer leather jacket over 24 years ago was $1000
I'm with you sis, I hate talking on the phone. My job is on the phone so when I'm off I avoid, procrastinate, & make excuses for not being on the phone 😆💁🏻♀️
People be crazy! This is why I don't sew for others anymore.
It’s the cheap fashion she’s thinking the pleather one with sloppy stitching is only 35 @ H&M.
You're a professional! You should have charged her much more!!!
OMG, I have been sewing since I was 12 and I'm 66 now. I have never gotten paid enough for the time and effort it takes to make a garment. People who do not sew has no idea what you put into making a garment. The first thing would depend on how much the material costs. I cannot tell you how many chior robes, chior dresses and usher board suits I have made over the years. I commend you for doing alterations! I hate to do them, if I make a new pattern and didn't do the measurements right, I will just give it to someone else that I know it will fit. You do such a wonderful job with alterations, yours are seamless and looks like that is how the garment was made from the start. I also made my prom dress in 11th grade in my sewing class. That was in 1975 and we did not have social media and did not know it was such a big deal.
Honestly. You have a heart of Gold. I would've sold that jumpsuit once the date passed. That was an extremely frustrating client.
This is why I never do alterations for anyone. They think that I can fix anything. They think I’m happy to do it for free and I don’t like handling ready-made stuff. You are a wonder, woman and the $150 for a custom-made leather jumpsuit is dirt cheap I would run from that client. She’s not gonna be happy, she doesn’t value you or your work
Bless your heart. All that work, and, she gave you grief. I would have sued her.
I started doing embroidery commissions over the winter because money was tight. I went to my friends in this craft group first, and one of them took me up on it. I costed the materials, the patterns she wanted, the shipping, and estimated at (UK) minimum wage what it would be. I thought it would end up being like, £60-90 or something. Ohhhh no. It was more like £160. I set a timer on my phone for when I was working on it so I could keep exact track of the hours, and I actually exceeded them in the end (didn't charge her more though because it wasn't what we'd agreed).
It was a lesson learnt. Custom work COSTS.
You are so much better than I would be….and this is exactly why I only sew for my enjoyment.
You're way too nice. I'm glad have learned the value of your talent and beautiful work. I would have charged her at least $500!
I see nothing wrong with the lady wanting a custom leather jumpsuit for less than $150. There are delusional, entitled, ignorant and/or scamming people all over the world. You were right in letting her know what reality looks like and how much it costs. I’m sure you now know (since you no longer do custom outfits) not to give a project any consideration without measurements and deposit. So glad you can laugh at a learned life lesson and use it for an entertaining story time. Thank you for sharing.
1:06 selena was awesome. thank you for taking time to learn about her. i wouldn’t have been mad if you kept your story going without the cute parenthesis. i highly recommend you listen to two of her songs: como la flor (like a flower 🌸) and amor prohibido (forbidden love ❤️).
I am surprised you were able to get just the leather for less than $150!
You are so good at what you do. I cannot believe someone wanted to take advantage of you like that. Especially after they saw it. I really enjoy watching you make magic with alterations. Sometimes I think “NO WAY” and yet you make it work. Wish you were closer! ❤
Hunny KHATE Has A leather Jumper they just hit the runway it is 6900. Send that invoice.
I have a pair of Frame leather pants that cost over $500! You undervalued your work and she was highly ungrateful!
Oh My! Let me pick my jaw up off the floor! She argued with you over $150.00 for a custom leather jumpsuit!! That was a steal!! And not sure how long ago that occurred but back in 1984 I purchased a pair of leather pants for $125.00, not sure what that converts into for inflation... so again, $150.00 was a steal!!
I think you expressed clearly yourself how much you undercharged and the effort you put into appeasing this person. What a horrible customer! You do wonderful work and I really enjoy your insta & TH-cam channels. Thank you and keep up the great work.❤
My husband and I had a sheet metal business. Similar things happened because he was so trusting. We needed a signed contract and a downpayment. The only ones we had trouble with were the ones that didn't make the downpayment or said just invoice me. He learned his lesson the hard way.
Yeah, unfortunately some people are terrible. My husband used to do landscaping, and by the end of that we were having people sign a contract up front saying that they understood his rate and signing off on an invoice every day for the materials and work done. Prior to the contract we had one guy refuse to pay at the end - he said that the deposit was more than enough (it didn't even cover the plants my husband had already put in his ground) - and one colorful old woman called the police on us because she believed that $20/hour was too high and that the law should know what we were up to.
Behind every small business contract is a customer that got their job done for free.
Monde, your time and talent are not to be wasted. I would say during the first consultation, give a rough estimate for labor FITTING (1st and 2nd; additional charges for changes after the fabric is cut and/or sewn) CONSTRUCTION (sewing) and FINISHING (Final fitting may be included in price, so long as customer has no changes) plus MATERIALS (sourcing leather) and NOTIONS/SUPPLIES If she doesn't like it, she can stop there. If she proceeds, give her a small credit for not wasting your consultation time. Sheesh! She was in the hands of greatness and didn't even know it.
Written Estimates! I do consulting work and written estimates make my life so much easier. It outlines everyone's responsibilities in the transaction - from fitting appointments to payment arrangements. Too much is lost in translation when just talking out loud - a document that clearly outlines expectations for both parties is a must. Its just business.
Personally, I would have said screw her and sold it to anyone who wanted it at a definitely higher price, which you most likely would've gotten hands down. You have more patience than anyone I know!
I love these story vids. They are so educational for clients and newbie tailors. Thank you so much for sharing all your experiences.
Somewhere this girls has throwback pictures on her social, enjoying every second in it!!! Knowing dang well it was worth that & more!!!
Love your openness!! We learn so much from you!! Thank you!!
I love story time. It's a shame this happened early on in your career and put such a damper on your custom aspirations. You do lovely work and have wonderful inspirations for alterations. I enjoy your channel.
This a great story to highlight #CustomerAintRight
You learned a lot from that experience. I know you get measurements and down payment now first so the customer is invested. Thanks for your entertaining & informative postings. ❤️ your work.
You are so very gracious and generous to be able to tell this story and still laugh
As for what you could have done differently, my goodness, you've already pointed out the red flags AND you know your worth
The customer should have paid for ALL the material, even what was not used, because there is always waste; she should have covered your time for sourcing the fabric, laying out the design, time spent trying to communicate with her, actual time spent making and altering the garment, all shipping costs, and a bonus for a job well done.
I totally get how many ways this transaction could go sideways…I’m just sad that bad experiences with crazy clients took you out of custom orders. You are incredibly gifted!
500.00 I would have told her ! 150.00?.You are so talented you are the best! Omg where do you get these people!
You were so much more accomodating than I would have been.
Your work is so beautiful! It is worth so much more and by the way that lip color you are wearing is fabulous!!!!
WOW!!! I used to do custom but now I do MORE ALTERATIONS!!!! I don't blame you for not doing custom. For the jumpsuit price should start around $500.00 and up. Thank you for sharing 😊 Robin N.Otis-Clayborne
You learned so many lessons from this and I also make and sell things and the one thing I know is that something that isn’t paid for doesn’t fit. The customer doesn’t like it that doesn’t what they ordered and on and on and on people are so mean and don’t realize the time and the effort in the skills it takes to even come close to make anything like you do, I’m so glad you learned your lesson from it and you will never take another customer like this again
You do such fine work, there are many people who would pay you what ever you ask for custom work. Don't let one bad customer keep you from doing custom work. With your experience now you can set the terms, if a customer doesn't agree tell them to go elsewhere.
I had someone say the same thing about a custom cake i made for her birthday (open shoe box with tissue paper [cake part] Guess leopard stilettos on top made from modeling chocolate, true size 8, looked like real shoes! everything edible! Fed 30ppl) $75... (worth $200) .... when she got the cake she was speechless and apologized for complaining and gave me a nice tip😊..... leather jumpsuit!? Easily $800. Ugh! What an experience! You are super talented and a genuinely kind person, its obvious to everyone ❤
You are too kind and Gracious. Have a minimum order price i.e. 500, and an hrly rate for your time. You are good, when she asked for an itemised bill, i would have ghosted her!!. She cant sew but wants to come and disrespect you and your skill and experience. Dont let this experience stop you from doing custom orders. Good luck.
We have such similar stories 😂 when we start our businesses, we undersell ourselves and take any customer.
My first customer as a photographer was my worst experience and really soured my whole feelings on my business.
I'm so happy you're still going!
WHAT!!! You gave your labour away sister. I sew as well, and I know exactly what you are talking about.
To begin you should have gotten a deposit from her, which would at least gone towards the price of fabrics and notions. It's always wise to put forth a price up front, if they have an issue with that, then hit the road Jack, I am not going to start a garment without the clients measurements.
I give you lots of credit for patience 😊
You are so right about customers not liking the garment on them because they don't look like the picture on the pattern. Oi!
You have the patience of a saint!
$150 was way too cheap, and she knew it if she had been looking at retail jumpsuits. Some people seem to think custom jobs should cost less, I don't know why. If you want a sweatshop price, go to your local retailer.
had my own shop, its amazing what people ask you to do and expect you to do for practically nothing. I also stopped doing custom and only do alterations. But even in that sometimes you run into the same issues.
I have NO clue where in this world you EVER found the leather, pattern, thread, notions, PROFESSIONAL WORK/TIME to skaWEEEEEEEEZ into only $150.oo. Really, and I shop Goodwill, yard sales, Walmart for fabric sources & notions, etc. Hold you ground, Lady, your work is worth MUCH more than that woman was accounting! I've seen your work and you're GOOD!
This is a problem in every creative industry. People are so used to getting cheap goods for low wage, they don’t even realize how valuable hand made is.
Definitely undersold yourself! I occasionally treat myself to custom work shirts and I always pay 25% upfront.
I am a graphic designer and artist and the same thing happens in my industry as well. If clients don’t know how to do what you do, they think you can just press a magic button and as a result they don’t think they should have to pay a fair price for your services. Thank you for sharing your story so others don’t fall prey to situations like these. When we undercharge, clients think everyone should give away their services for less, and that’s not fair to those making their living doing this.
You are soooo talented. I just bought a dress from a designer from West Africa. She wanted to charge me a crazy price. So, out of respect, I asked the other sisters. Each said her prices were way out of line. Which is way only two other sisters bought from her. Because I wanted to encourage her, I was advised to negotiate with her. When I did, she was so happy and so was I. Sometimes, folks want to make fast money without regard to the reasonable price of the work. But as far as you...BOY I wish I knew you back then. I would have bought you the leather material, all the buttons, thread etc plus threw in a big tip at that price. How dare she...lol Keep up the great work!!!!!
I saw the title and was thinking "Oh no girl, that's not expensive, but you are definitely getting scammed for that money." I thought she was buying it from some shady website, it didn't even click that it could be your quoted price! 😲
Wrangler's DENIM jumpsuit is OVER $300.
You definately undercharged.
Wow what a learning experience on so many levels.
1. If potential client gives a date needed, give potential client MUST dates to come in for: (a) initial consultation for measurements; (b) final fitting.
2. Require deposit equal to cost of materials minimum.
3. Do NOT start work until 1 & 2 met.
I think you were a saint to continue to work with that client and complete her outfit. She was disrespectful to you personally and professsionally from the beginning. You totally upheld your end of the bargain!
This was JUST as entertaining as I thought it would be
Fair price? You gave the jumpsuit away. A custom item like this should have had 4 digits in the amount with no decimal points.