what would you pay...

[mamaalysson]

I have two different moms who have approached me about sewing lessons for their 5-year-olds.  I am super excited about the possibility of doing this, but have no idea what to charge.  It would be an hour a week, and they would me mom-and-me lessons - mom and kid would be working together and both learning to sew.  They will provide their own fabric and thread, or use mine but with the cost added in to the lesson.  But what do I charge for the actual lesson?  When I do custom sewing for people I charge $15/hr...  I'm thinking $20/a class (an hour)?  Does that seem legit?

[louiej]

That sounds like an acceptable amount, and a super cute idea

[Deleted]

Yep 20 sounds fine! How cool! jealous of your skillz too!

[mamaalysson]

Okay, thank you! I'm going to do $20/lesson (about an hour) if done in my home and $30/lesson if done in their house.

@itsbritt - mad skillz, yo. ;-)

[gastro]

I wouldn't charge any less than $20!

[usm]

Sounds good! You really are very talented!

[mamaalysson]

Thanks, usm.  

[Deleted]

Almost all music lessons I've had have been $30 for a 30 minute class...so $20 for an hour sounds awesome!

[lexus]

I think the real question here is if this will be advertised as mommy and me or child and special person lessons. I think that sounds like a fun idea and a reasonable price.

[mamaalysson]

Feb 26, 2015 20:17:30 GMT -5 lexus said:

I think the real question here is if this will be advertised as mommy and me or child and special person lessons. I think that sounds like a fun idea and a reasonable price.

No mommy, no sewing. Duh.

[jag01]

$20 sounds very fair. Can I sign up for lessons too?

[Kcthepouchh8r]

Feb 26, 2015 22:38:06 GMT -5 mamaalysson said:

Feb 26, 2015 20:17:30 GMT -5 lexus said:

I think the real question here is if this will be advertised as mommy and me or child and special person lessons. I think that sounds like a fun idea and a reasonable price.

No mommy, no sewing. Duh.

What about the boys!!!1!1!!!!!

[mamaalysson]

Feb 27, 2015 9:08:43 GMT -5 jag01 said:

$20 sounds very fair. Can I sign up for lessons too?

Of course!  Maybe I can Skype them...  ;-)

[mamaalysson]

Feb 27, 2015 9:19:21 GMT -5 Kcthepouchh8r said:

Feb 26, 2015 22:38:06 GMT -5 mamaalysson said:

No mommy, no sewing. Duh.

What about the boys!!!1!1!!!!!

NO BOYS!  And only pink sparkly projects.  Aprons, dresses...

[mamaalysson]

Feb 27, 2015 9:25:19 GMT -5 newnamesameperson said:

Feb 26, 2015 18:13:29 GMT -5 mamaalysson said:

I have two different moms who have approached me about sewing lessons for their 5-year-olds.  I am super excited about the possibility of doing this, but have no idea what to charge.  It would be an hour a week, and they would me mom-and-me lessons - mom and kid would be working together and both learning to sew.  They will provide their own fabric and thread, or use mine but with the cost added in to the lesson.  But what do I charge for the actual lesson?  When I do custom sewing for people I charge $15/hr...  I'm thinking $20/a class (an hour)?  Does that seem legit?

I would love a class like that!!!!! Yes, more than reasonable for an hour.   Make sure you are taking into account supplies/location if applicable costs.

I will provide supplies like scissors, tape measures, pins, etc.  They will provide fabric and thread, or I can provide it with  the cost (about $10) added in to the first lesson.  Private lessons will be in my home, or theirs.  If I travel to their house, the per lesson cost is $30.

[jag01]

Feb 27, 2015 11:40:36 GMT -5 mamaalysson said:

Feb 27, 2015 9:08:43 GMT -5 jag01 said:

$20 sounds very fair. Can I sign up for lessons too?

Of course!  Maybe I can Skype them...  ;-)

Deal! I'm going to give you fair warning that it will probably be easier to teach a 5 year old than me. 

[melew]

Such a cute idea!

mamaalysson - Do you ever do quilt projects for clients? I saw on a former Bumpie blog one time that she had an Etsy seller make a quilt out of some of her DD's baby clothes as a memento. I LOVED the idea and now that DD2 is turning 2 next week (which I am sobbing about), I have been attempting to come to terms with the fact I will never have a little baby again and maybe doing this would be therapeutic. PM to chat if you like!

[mamaalysson]

Feb 27, 2015 16:11:22 GMT -5 melew said:

Such a cute idea!

mamaalysson - Do you ever do quilt projects for clients? I saw on a former Bumpie blog one time that she had an Etsy seller make a quilt out of some of her DD's baby clothes as a memento. I LOVED the idea and now that DD2 is turning 2 next week (which I am sobbing about), I have been attempting to come to terms with the fact I will never have a little baby again and maybe doing this would be therapeutic. PM to chat if you like!

I have seen that idea, and I have been setting aside clothes to do this with (because, yes, sobbing that my baby is almost 2).  It would be a big project, but I would love to do something like that.  Maybe we need a no kid meet up to discuss.  :-)

[melew]

Feb 27, 2015 19:13:28 GMT -5 mamaalysson said:

Feb 27, 2015 16:11:22 GMT -5 melew said:

Such a cute idea!

mamaalysson - Do you ever do quilt projects for clients? I saw on a former Bumpie blog one time that she had an Etsy seller make a quilt out of some of her DD's baby clothes as a memento. I LOVED the idea and now that DD2 is turning 2 next week (which I am sobbing about), I have been attempting to come to terms with the fact I will never have a little baby again and maybe doing this would be therapeutic. PM to chat if you like!

I have seen that idea, and I have been setting aside clothes to do this with (because, yes, sobbing that my baby is almost 2).  It would be a big project, but I would love to do something like that.  Maybe we need a no kid meet up to discuss.  :-)

I would love to! I might head to IKEA this weekend to grab a few things if you are interested (not necessarily chatting about the project, but rather procuring inexpensive Swedish goods and cinnamon rolls). I am leaving the kids home with DH, so par-tay.

[mamaalysson]

melew - oooooo...I am interested. And I think DH is taking the kids to this camp that he is helping with all day tomorrow. I work until 11:30 tomorrow, but could meet up any time after.

[melew]

mamaalysson - I will PM you after dinner. I think that will be perfect since the kids have swim in the morning.

[andrewsgal]

Okay I am late here but $20 seems cheap. I would charge at least that if not more.

[mamaalysson]

Feb 27, 2015 20:18:51 GMT -5 andrewsgal said:

Okay I am late here but $20 seems cheap. I would charge at least that if not more.

WHERE WERE YOU YESTERDAY!!!11!!!

;-)

[andrewsgal]

Sorry. I just think it is worth more. Damn me for being a day late and making you some dollars short

[iheartthe80s]

I know a mom that is teaching a kids knitting class. It's $20 an hour (that does not include materials from what I understand).