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An elegant and detailed price estimate to send to clients seeking custom designs, bulk orders, or fashion consulting.
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As a custom fashion designer or artisan, translating your creative vision into a clear, professional price quotation is the bridge between a dream project and a signed contract. This document is much more than a simple receipt or a loose estimate; it is a polished, professional tool you send to clients when they request custom dressmaking, bulk garment runs, or specialized fashion consulting. A great quotation protects your craft while setting clear expectations, detailing exactly where your client’s investment goes—from the premium fabrics and notions to the hours of pattern-making, draping, and final fittings. It strikes a balance between elegant presentation and watertight business terms, reassuring the client of your expertise and professionalism. Whether you are dealing with a bride seeking a one-of-a-kind gown or a boutique brand ordering a limited collection, a well-structured price quotation establishes trust immediately, minimizes scope creep down the line, and ensures you are paid exactly what your artistry and labor are worth.
Yes, charging a design consultation fee protects your time and filters out unserious clients. This fee covers your initial research, mood boards, and sketching, and you can offer to apply it as a credit toward the final garment cost if they book the project.
Include a specific Customer's Own Material clause in your quote that waives your responsibility for fabric performance, shrinkage, or flaws. Additionally, charge a handling or cutting fee to compensate for the extra risk and labor involved in working with untested textiles.
The standard practice is a non-refundable deposit of 50% upfront to secure the booking and purchase raw materials. The remaining balance is typically split into a midway progress payment during the second fitting and a final payment before the completed garment leaves your studio.
Explicitly state in the quotation that the price covers tailoring to the measurements taken during the initial fitting session. Any alterations required due to subsequent weight changes exceeding one standard dress size will incur your standard hourly labor rate plus material costs.
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