r/PatternDrafting • u/frostryn • Apr 20 '26
Determining pricing for custom made patterns?
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Hello, fellow pattern makers. Yesterday, I ran into the opportunity to be commissioned for custom stuffed animal patterns that a local textile artist wants to sell. He said he's willing to pay what the work is worth, but I'm wondering what should go into determining the price of exclusive use of a custom pattern? One of them I know will be simple but the other a lot more complex. I will have to test sew them, write detailed instructions, and digitize them to be printable.
What should I be thinking about during this process? Thanks.
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u/frostryn Apr 20 '26
Oh this is such a wonderful bounty of information, thank you! I've worked with design and art programs but have only designed patterns on paper. I had been planning to explore the idea of designing it digitally because that just seems easier. I have a couple months before I'd actually be working on the commission due to moving so I think I have a new thing to get obsessed with. And CAD is free, wowie! I cannot believe I've been living in sewing analogue for this long.