Pricing for Ready to Wear and Custom Made garments at Artist Made Patterns is based on the cost of materials, the time required for construction, and wear and tear on my equipment.
COST OF MATERIALS When originally thinking about material costs I thought it would be best to build in the specific amount of materials used into the individual price of each garment I make. However, because I strive to use as many second hand fabrics as possible and because each size of garment uses a different amount of fabric there can be a significant variation in material costs from garment to garment, even when using the same pattern. To balance out the lesser costs of second hand fabrics with the higher costs of environmentally friendly fabrics as well as the lesser yardage requirements of smaller garment sizes with larger yardage requirements of larger garment sizes I have made a materials costs for each pattern of garment I offer that represents an average of the myriad of possibilities. The cost of materials listed for each garment include the cost of bias tape (where required) and thread in addition to the fabric needed to create the piece at an average of $15 a yard.
Cost of Materials for the Artists Box Top + Peplum: $38
Cost of Materials for the Artists Box Top Dress: $53
Cost of Materials for the Artists House Dress - Mini Skirt Length: $60
Cost of Materials for the Artists House Dress - Midi Skirt Length: $68
COST OF TIME REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION This is pretty straightforward. I take the average amount of time for me to cut out and piece together each garment and multiply it by $20 for my hourly rate. This rate is compensation for my time sewing and for the time and money I spend maintaining this website.
Cost of Time for the Artists Box Top: $35
Cost of Time for the Artists Box Top Peplum: $50
Cost of Time for the Artists Box Top Dress: $60
Cost of Time for the Artists House Dress without Zipper: $85
Cost of Time for the Artists House Dress with Zipper: $105
COST OF WEAR AND TEAR This amount goes into a savings account for when I need to make repairs or replacements to my machines or tools. I will add on $5 to each Ready to Wear or Custom Made garment order for this purpose.
SOCIAL JUSTICE $10 will be added to each order to support a social justice organization that supports BIPOC communities. If you have a specific organization you would like to donate to, leave me a note in the shopping cart when you make your purchase. If a specific organization is not noted then I will donate to the ACLU or the Innocence Project on a rotating basis.
SHIPPING I am currently only shipping to the US, Mexico, and Canada because of the costs of shipping. I will ship all orders through the United States Postal Service. Domestic orders in the US will be $10 for shipping and international orders to Mexico and Canada will be $17 for shipping. Orders will be shipped out using recyclable mailers.
Please keep in mind that these prices are for the physical construction of garments only. In cases where I have painted, embroidered, or block printed on a garment the price will be more depending on the amount of work and materials used.