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   funkyjazzdesigns | Apr 30, 2009 12:29am | #1

   I would call some alteration/tailor shops in my area and ask them what they charge for that kind of work and then I'd charge my co-worker/friend/family about the same.  Do not under value your time or you might end up feeling resentful or taken.  And you set yourself up for expectations of low prices in the future by him/her and others.

   Christine

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   fabricholic | Apr 30, 2009 02:58am | #2

   Thanks, Christine. I have thought about calling one but, I was hoping someone had done this before and would know off-hand what I should charge. I'll call them tomorrow.Marcy

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   funkyjazzdesigns | Apr 30, 2009 04:48am | #4

   I think that charges can vary a lot based on the area in which you live - part of the country, city or rural areas, etc.; so doing your own local inquiries is probably the best.  Good luck with your research and decisions.

   Christine

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   fabricholic | Apr 30, 2009 05:49am | #6

   I might call tomorrow for curiosity sake. Thank you.

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   fabricholic | Apr 30, 2009 07:21pm | #7

   A lot of alteration places I called didn't do buttonholes. The one that did charges 2.00 for buttonholes and 2.00 to sew on buttons. I think I will charge 2.00 for buttonholes and 1.50 for buttons. I have to try and match thread for one of them. No alteration place wanted to fool with the buttonhole when I called. They would say, well it will be next week or there is a minimum of 5.00 charge, etc. This gave me an idea. Thanks to both of you for helping me.
   Marcy

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   GoodFibrations | Apr 30, 2009 04:16am | #3

   2.oo per buttonhole and .50 per button to sew one on is what I charge. Thats for machined holes. 5.oo per for bound.

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   fabricholic | Apr 30, 2009 05:47am | #5

   That sounds good.
   Thank you.