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The Excel spreadsheet was poosted in an earlier mail. Just g back through the posts and you will find it. s

The file is posted on May 2.  Look for my avatar, a monogrammed P. 

Best wishes to you and yours, Pat

Am having trouble finding the spread sheet.  I'm sure its an 'operator error".  Can you help me locate it in annthegran?

Debinarizona

Hey im really interested in you excel sheet. I have some ppl who want me to do embroidery for them and when i use to work at an embroidery shop we charged about $1 per thousand stiches but i dont want to lose any money . But if you could help me with that excel sheet that would be awesome

Thanks, Christina

No problem, here is a repost.

Don't forget that we sometimes charge by the "attitude of the client."  LOL!!

I do have a few words to go along with the spreadsheet: 

This is a Microsoft Excel document and the formulas are with that software.  Save the document and make a copy to play with.  I had filled in some approximate numbers for myself and those need to be updated!  The first column is where my salary is $1500 per month and working just parttime.  The second column is my salary at $1000 per month.  I just wanted something to start with. 
 
DO NOT type in the cells that are in blue.  Those are formulas and the formulas will be over ridden if you type in those cells.  That is why it is important to keep a copy.  Start by making some estimates of your expenses and plans.  My estimates came out to be about 50 to 75 cents per 1,000 stitches but that was just a low estimate.  For friends, I use 50 cents per 1,000 stitches but for donations to charity, I use either 75 cents or $1.00.  Some items are just expensive do make, so you need to recognize that your plan for yourself and the buyer changes with each deal.  Lines 48 and 49 are two of my items that I sell on the Internet. 
 
I love machine embroidery.  I am on my 3rd machine (7 years of embroidering).  I had a bad experience with the store that I bought my 2nd machine from and changed where I shop.  I really appreciate Annthegran, I know they will be helpful and work with me. 

I love the sharing of machine embroidery.  This must have been how my grandmother felt when she shared quilting and hand embroidery.  What a joy!
 
If you have any questions or problems, I will try to help with the worksheet. 
 
Who knew computers would change embroidery so much.  Please do write, I love talking embroidery.  I feel that these are heirloom/keepsake items and I believe in connecting generations together.

Pat
 

Hi,  I would love your Excel Spreadsheet,  I'm going to be in a bazar this fall for the first time and it would be very helpful to fiqure out what to charge for my items.

thanks Lori

Christina - do you still have a problem with the spreadsheet?

What exactly do you need to know? 

If thinking of the about the $1.00 per thousand, it is a fair price.  But I do wonder what you would do with a really dense design where there might be a really high amount of stitches.  I was thinking of a design being placed on a t-shirt that was about 20,000 stitches.  The shirt cost $10 but the embroidery would be $20.  Would a client be comfortable with that? 

I don't know a good answer for that question.  With all the expense involved in machine embroidery, it can be tough to make a few dollars for yourself.   Just as any other 'service,' there is an investment involved.  I see t-shirts that are painted or printed on them in all sorts of price ranges.

Excel spreadsheet.  

Please do stop by my blog and let me know if you like the blog and any suggestions for it.

Thanks, Pat