How much do you think I should charge? Any ideas will be greatly welcome.

congrats on your first order and that is a great one, I would also suggest maybe test washing one towel first, then sew the design and see how they look. most towels shrink somewhat, which means your design will not, you do not actually have to wash them, just dampen them and throw in the dryer if needed BEFORE stitching.

Congrats, how exciting for you.

Thank you ladies SEW much for all the good advice. Taking the order in writing, deposits, samples, pricing. Wow! I really got what I asked for and more! You are all Wonderful!

Many Many Thanks

If all they want is the words Spa Queen, there can't be a lot of stitches in it. Again, depends on the part of the country. But with an order that size, I bet they would want a good price. I personally would do them for $4 with nothing but writing, exp. with that size order. I do names, monograms, etc. on people's items for $5. But that's a different file to set up everytime. With this you only have to create it once. But do get your expenses before you start on the order!!!! Let us know how it goes! And great deal!

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by tracypullen 26 Aug 2011

We are on the same page. I was thinking the same price. Thanks

Congratulations - I am shocked that you got an order that size without even talking prices. You have some good advice from some that sell towels and do a great business doing so - so I will just congratulate you and leave a *4U

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Congratulations - I am shocked that you got an order that size without even talking prices. You have some good advice from some that sell towels and do a great business doing so - so I will just congratulate you and leave a *4U

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Good for you!!

Congratulations.
I would do one, to show them what they will be getting.
Then I would also ask for a deposit eg. your cost for the towels and then 50% of what you going to charge for labour.
Also make them sign for the order.
Once they have seen the stitch out sample.

Hugs Yvonne

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by kkcogle 26 Aug 2011

another piece of VERY good advise, Yvonne.... A+ for your answer, too! :)

by tracypullen 26 Aug 2011

I go to Curves and our owner is crafty too. We Cricut together and she asked me to do her some towels for prizes. She is a friend and it was only 14 towels so I did them dirty cheap (cost). This lady got one of the prize towels and wants to give them as Christmas Gifts. thanks for your advice.

Congratulations, it is a good feeling to get your first order, before you know it you won't even remember how many orders you have had.
Alice.

Congratulations. Enjoy your first order and may there be many more.

It's those variables depending on where you live (if it is a large city or small town), the type of clients the spa has and the quality of the towel. When they placed the order did they indicate what they were willing to pay? With it being a hand towel size, somewhere between $5 and $10. Use your best judgement and good luck on the order.

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by tracypullen 26 Aug 2011

I am just outside the big city of Atlanta GA. The spa is in Roswell. I tend to look at cost of supplies and forget to charge for time. I don't want to over charge. The $4 mark sounds right on. thanks

Sounds great. Happy stitching

I think $4 sounds good. Double the cost and add the emb cost. I don't know where you found the towels for a Dollar, but maybe you can buy wholesale. I bought some from www.speedysuppliers.com for $15.95 per doz or $1.33 ea . These were hand towel size ,spa quality. This site is my source for the fingertip towels and they are really nice! Kay

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by katydid 25 Aug 2011

This co is out of Norcross , GA and fast ship. I did not know you were GA also. I actually want to go there and hand pick towels, which the owner said I could. It is inside the perimeter {285} and I wanted someone to go with me. Any offers??

by shirlener88 26 Aug 2011

Wow sounds like a deal - I will be right over - across the country - Hehehe!

by tracypullen 26 Aug 2011

I am in Canton GA. OTP lol. For non-Atlanta people that Outside The Preimeter. Thanks for the info. When are you looking to go?

by tracypullen 26 Aug 2011

I am in Canton GA. OTP lol. For non-Atlanta people that Outside The Preimeter. Thanks for the info. When are you looking to go?

Well if the towels cost you /me a dollar i would charge $4.oo that way everyone is happy and you will get the job year after year.In my bush we/i never go high but thats just me hugs carolyn

That's great, do you work at home or have your own shop? I do some emb. for others, but it is hard for me to find time being at home, there are always things that need to be done first, if you know what I mean!!!! I can't seem to bring myself to charge what it's really worth. But like Angel said $1 per thousand stitches is what I've heard, but some designs have so many stitches, it is really hard to ask such a high price. Good luck and happy stitching! Jane from Alabama!

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by tracypullen 26 Aug 2011

I work outside the home and most days inside too :0)

Thanks

I would say $1 per thousand stitches on that large of an order, and at least double your cost on the towels. Even if it is just two words, it is very time consuming with the hooping, stablilizing, etc.
Angel

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by kkcogle 26 Aug 2011

good advise and probably the most fair way to price this job without knowing just what the design is going to be... A+ for your answer! :) I also would have covered this with the shop owner prior to committing to the order.