Sew To Sell How to Price Your Products and Value Your Time Tips on Pricing What Are You Worth?

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Many viewers have asked me for advice on how to price their products to sell.
In this video, I'll explain how I come up with my labour rate, the comparison between countries, and how to work out what your items might be worth to sell.
Comparison of minimum hourly pay rate in 2022 (as sourced from Google)
$21.38 au
$7.25 us (in some States hourly rate varies from $7.25 up to around $15.85)
$21.20 NZ
£9.50 UK
$11.81 CAN
How my formula works
Hourly rate / qty made = price per item
eg $40 / 5 = $8 per item
My selling price comparison based on a $15 item in Australia
AU $15.00
US $10.40
NZ $16.54
UK £ 8.50
CAN $13.48
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@arvettadelashmit9337 2 жыл бұрын

Here in Kentucky, U.S.A., minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. It is different from state to state. Many places are paying more per hour just to get and keep good workers. I do not like to take in sewing from other people; because, I have no idea what to charge. Plus, I don't want to be taken advantage of. Sometimes when I help someone out, they send their friends and family to also take advantage of me. I never could make a living by taking in piece work. Sewing, knitting, and crochet are my hobbies and my way of relaxing. I do not want my home turned into my sweat shop. Having to meet deadlines takes all the fun out.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

I agree Arvetta. I prefer to provide my alterations service for my workplace, and love doing it there, but I do make sure people don't take advantage of me. I'll even refuse to do a job if a person treats me as though I am lesser than them. My home studio is mostly for my personal sewing, which I don't seem to do enough of these days 😀

@jessicamarsh9524 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christine. This actually helps a lot. I’m in Canada so sometimes it’s hard to see where the prices on things come from when it’s a different country. I always charge myself at $25/hr cause I think I’m worth that 🙂

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

You certainly are worth that Jessica 😀

@handmadewithlovebytraceyan3289 2 жыл бұрын

I think important to tell folks as well that our hourly rate is more than a lot of countries because our cost of living is so high here in Australia , and minimum wage while sounds high compared to other countries is not here,I work for charities and the amount of folks not able to feed their families on minimum wage is rising as our cost of living is sky rocketing,this may help put into perspective that while minimum rate sounds high,compared to living costs it's actually very very low, love your videos, looking forward when we warm up a bit to coming on a road trip for a visit to your store,im deer park,Melbourne's west so ill be bugging hubby to bring me for a drive as I love the look of your lovely shop.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tracey. Looking forward to your visit when you get here. Weekends are when I'm usually open... I did actually mention how expensive everything was here, but deleted it from the video, as I figured every country would have similar problems too 😀

@jennyboucher2556 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for a great video Christine. Your videos / tutorials are wonderful because you always explain things so well. I love that I finally found an Australian on u-tube who is producing great tutorials etc, because I live in Tasmania. Big hugs ❤

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jenny 😀

@jennymarshall8340 2 жыл бұрын

You’ve helped me so much, I love your thinking re pricing, I so look forward to your videos coming out!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you Jenny 😀

@teresaparry3172 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great help, seeing UK prices. Thank you so much 🥰🙏🥰

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Teresa 😀

@traceyseymour7700 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Christine, another informative video, answered a lot of my questions and self doubt. Again thank you xxx

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome Tracey 😀

@susenjustesen7959 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you , your advice will help many who wish to sell their projects.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Hope so Susen. Thank you 😀

@Valeriecc9805 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Always enjoy your time, tips and expertise. Until next video. 😉

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Valerie 😀

@sharonwright4479 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Christine. Really good information, I am going to share this video with my daughter, she makes hand made items . This video will really help her to. 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

That's Wonderful Sharon. Hope it helps her 😀

@fletanettervile5772 2 жыл бұрын

Makes sense. Thank you.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fleta 😀

@evekankam6744 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge,very interesting and very helpful

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Eve 😀

@joycecaldwell4137 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info. It helps me quite a bit!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

That's great Joyce. 🙂

@motherof7408 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is helpful!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!😀

@sharonking5962 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great information, I never know what to charge but now I have good idea how to go about it.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Sharon 😀

@lorettajohnston3631 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great information

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Loretta 😀

@DonnasWonderland 2 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful Christine I’d not done the conversion and hadn’t realised the crazy difference between the Uk £ and the Australian dollar I did think some of your prices seemed a little high sometimes but thought for hand made it’s worth it so never thought it outrageous. Now I’m thinking girl! You need to up that hourly rate your worth way more than minimum wage 😉 xx

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, Thanks Donna 😀

@janebrayton2961 2 жыл бұрын

Great info and never undercut your worth!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Thanks Jane 😀

@KristaLinford 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Krista 😊

@mumJacky17 Жыл бұрын

Dear Christine, I'm looking your videos from Luxembourg/Europe. So I just would like to inform you: 1 Austr. $ = O,65 € (Euro). Many thanks for the very interesting and helpfull videos. Greatings from small Luxembourg country to big Australia👍🥰

@ChristinesHomeAffairs Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jacqueline, and welcome! 😀

@nataliestanchevski4628 2 жыл бұрын

Minimum wage varies by province/territory in Canada ($15 currently in Ontario). It's funny how some people think if you hand make something or have a small business that you should value your time less than someone who works for an employer in a shop or factory or office or trade.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree Natalie 😀

@kathleensauerbrei5199 2 жыл бұрын

This answered a lot of questions for me. I make soft dolls and they are quite unique, and I never know what I should charge for them. At least now I have a basis to work on. I appreciate your videos very very much one can never stop learning can we? 🇨🇦 😉

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathleen. Nope! We never stop learning. Wouldn't that make life dull! 😀😀

@robertacamper6819 2 жыл бұрын

Here in Colorado, US the minimum wage is $15.00 per hour. That’s even to flip burgers at McDonalds. I giggled at the $7.50 you posted. As always thank you for sharing. God Bless you.

@jirup 2 жыл бұрын

The USA, unlike Australia, doesn't have uniform wage minimums. Eg. Colorado min $12.56, California min $15.50, Texas min $7.50. In Aus, $21.38 is the lowest rate that an adult can legally be offered for permanent work and that covers the whole country. The rate is 25% higher for casual work, $25.41.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, I didn't know it varied so much. This was the information Google gave me 😋

@annguglielmino8989 2 жыл бұрын

Lol. I am in the US and while minimum wage may still be $7.25, most fast food workers get $11-$15 per hour. This is great info and I am going to heed your advice. Thanks@

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Ann. Google didn't tell me that! 😋😂

@SparkyOne549 2 жыл бұрын

$15 an hour in Washington State.

@njemilesiwatu4148 Жыл бұрын

Depends on where you are. A lot of states may go max $10. Dollar Tree is at $8

@pauleneseymour6213 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there Christine your videos are very helpful with pricing hand made items gives me an idea what to charge craft fairs . Is that pin cushion by your sewing ,did you make that with your off cuts yours look a double one very big take care

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paulene. Yes, I made that pin cushion out of 2 ½" squares. I just love it! I'll do a video for it soon😀

@susieqsutherland2334 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Christine, thank you For sharing your knowledge. On one of your sew and sell videos you mention a link for your labels. Are you able to share it again please

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Sure Susie. Link should be in description of all my videos, but I get them from wunderlabel.com.au 😀

@rachelstrahan2486 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@lifestyledoityourselfvlogs9859 2 жыл бұрын

Hi wonderful videos , with lots of explanation. I wanted to know I would start up to sell on etsy any advice on starting up something and what would be a good thing to start off with. How to draw in customers etc advice would be appreciated x

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

To be honest, I've found it very difficult to draw in customers, but I do a massive amount of sharing on Facebook groups as it's free. I'll share on as many pages or groups that allow me the freedom to do so, and then I might get a sale. It takes a while to get your name out there. I also have my contact details on labels so when people do buy, and friends like it, the label will tell them where to buy🤪

@lifestyledoityourselfvlogs9859 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Thankyou for replying, in your opinion what would be a good item or items to start with? Thanks x

@suzanneschannel4109 2 жыл бұрын

In Ontario, Canada the minimum wage is $15.50 per hour.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Suzanne. I've since discovered it varies across states and regions in different countries. 😋

@davidprazynski6045 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Christine from Cincinnati, Ohio USA. I am intrigued by your pin cushion. Did you make it? If so, do you have a tutorial? ~ Debbi (David’s wife)

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I made it several years ago Debbie. I've had so many people ask about it that I'll start a video for it today😁😁

@njemilesiwatu4148 Жыл бұрын

Great information! Thank you! How would you calculate the cost of the fabric if you are paying for it? For example, you need to cut 4 pieces of 9" x7" and one at 18"X3" and interfacing etc. $14.99 reg price per yard.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs Жыл бұрын

Good question Njemile. Supposing the fabric direction works, you should only need ¼ yard fabric @$14.99 yard which is $3.75 cost for the fabric piece. Then decide if you want extra for the cost of material. That's for you to decide, but you want to recover the costs at least. Do same for interfacing. I rarely charge extra for materials, but make sure my labour is well and truly covered 🙂

@njemilesiwatu4148 Жыл бұрын

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Thank you! That makes a lot of sense.

@cpkshaw3449 2 жыл бұрын

When you talk about making 5 bags in an hour, does that include cutting time or just sewing time?

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Good question. I usually include the cutting time when I mention how long something takes, but when I do these bags, I often cut out enough fabric and strapping to do around 100 bags. But to cut out enough fabric to make 6 bags, it would only take around 10 minutes. (I get 3 pags per strip of fabric 90cm x 150cm or 36" x 60") I also use an electric cutter which allows me to cut about 16 layers at a time. 😀

@craftydawk.janettedawkins7516 2 жыл бұрын

I make handmade items one of which could take me 8 hours I’d never get my time in money. It’s hard to charge and not rip off Any suggestions 🥰

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

That's very difficult Janette. I used to do a lot of quilts and would never get a return on the time I invested. What items do you make? It might help to come up with a solution 😀

@craftydawk.janettedawkins7516 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs felt caravans they are covered with fabric have doors windows and hub caps on the outside Inside looks like cupboards and pockets I chock a block them with pins needles clips buttons on a card scissors tiny cards of thread. Also pincushions that look like singer sewing machines. No sure if you’ve seen Lisa’s channel PayItForward I got the patterns from her. ATM I’m charging $35 for caravan booklets and $30 for the machines. Also making reading pillows with embroidery sayings

@katrienvh4289 Жыл бұрын

Is there no VAT in Australië ? In Belgium we have to add 21 % VAT on everything we sell :-(

@ChristinesHomeAffairs Жыл бұрын

Katrien, in Australia we have GST 10% which is similar. There is an income threshold, and once you go over that, you have to charge GST on your goods. Until I reach that , I won't need to add tax😁

@katrienvh4289 Жыл бұрын

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs I wish it would only be 10 % overhere... some politicians want to raise it up to 22 % 😳

@ChristinesHomeAffairs Жыл бұрын

😮

@PatriciaThompson-ls8my Жыл бұрын

I love your videos, but I cannot hear you very well. I have to do the cc to figure out what you are saying. Maybe you need a better mic. Please.

@ChristinesHomeAffairs Жыл бұрын

Thanks Patricia. I have just ordered one this week 😁

@teresaparry3172 2 жыл бұрын

🥰🦋🌈🦋🥰

@debbiedempsky8160 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure how you calculated your US value. Most quilters and sewists here charge a minimum of $25 to $40 per hour. Nobody would ever consider accepting $7.25/hour to sew anything. McDonald's will pay a teenager $13/hour here. While it is nice that you are able to get a lot of your fabric for free, your pricing doesn't compete well against others who must pay for their items. The materials to make your grocery tote bag here would cost cost me a minimum of $15, so selling it for only $10.40 would be a losing proposition to me. There is no way I would make/sell that bag for less than $25-$30 here, and that wouldn't be enough money for me to do it. While we do have a Federal minimum wage, there are very people who are actually paid that little amount. Your minimum wage is $21/hour, yet you are pricing your product at $40/hour. Not quite sure why you would assume everyone else would be willing to work for minimum wage.

@traceyseymour7700 2 жыл бұрын

Hey deb, im pretty sure they were estimates, and Christine did say she got her info from google, just appreciate the help and a little insight as to how she does her pricing, maybe not everyone’s way of doing it….i myself make jean bags and other goodies, i don’t go on an hourly rate, i look at it and go yup id pay that at the market. Have a nice day

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Debbie, I've since discovered via all this wonderful feedback, that wages in the US varies quite a bit. I've updated it in the description. Sadly when I googled the information, I didn't delve into each State.... As for my bags, I do charge up to $45 au for them if I've had to purchase the fabric. Of course, I don't sell as many at that price. 😊

@ChristinesHomeAffairs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tracey 😀

@skengels 2 жыл бұрын

I think the principle of Christine's pricing is sound, primarily the message of "don't undervalue your labor." A method which you may find more appealing, what I use for pricing, which is 70-80% markup of total material cost including packaging and platform fees (or just total cost to make/ship one item). 80% is higher than a standard 40% profit margin (which is generally what, for example, grocery stores markup), because I'm factoring in the taxes (16-23% net profit, which is nothing to scoff at!) I will have to pay as well. For my work (also sewing), that percentage allows me to replace an item (though it happens rarely) and still make something of a profit, or at least take no loss. I spend a LOT of time scouring for good deals, and market testing fabric so I don't have waste. That being said, it's really hard to tell how far money goes in another country compared to your own. For all we know, $10 (american conversion let's say) could go a lot further than $10 in america, and it may be viable for her to price minimally as such. But, living in the US, we know that $7.50 will get you a gallon of gas and a can of beans, which ain't sh*t, lol!

@karenmcmullan 2 жыл бұрын

Hi,Christine did say that the $40 per hour is her $21 per hour minimum wage, then the $19 remaining is for equipment, lighting, rent, power etc As she is also the owner, CEO, graphic designer, pattern maker etc, none of those positions are at minimum wage. A person on minimum wage here is paid superannuation on top of that wage, gets covered (if they aren't a casual employee) for paid holidays and sick pay, they are covered by insurance if they are injured on the job, everything is supplied for them, the list goes on. At $40 per hour Christine is actually undervaluing her efforts and expenses. Thankfully the rest of her business activities cover what would be a shortfall, if she only had her hand made goods to survive on. A single sewing can not compete with the mass produced market, especially for what comes out of china. The overheads that Christine pays in a day would cover multiple staff etc in other countries. It's why most label brands are made in cheap labour countries.