Advice on how to say no to friends who want me to "whip" up a hat for free? - Learn How To Make Hats Online | Hat Academy Millinery Courses2024-03-29T05:27:13Zhttps://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/advice-on-how-to-say-no-to-friends-who-want-me-to-whip-up-a-hat?commentId=6485913%3AComment%3A247357&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=nowhen people ask me how long i…tag:hatacademy.com,2018-09-18:6485913:Comment:2478252018-09-18T22:13:32.054ZAdrienne M Bennetthttps://hatacademy.com/profile/AdrienneBennett
<p>when people ask me how long it takes me to make a hat I say, four hours and 20 years of instruction..... Adrienne</p>
<p>when people ask me how long it takes me to make a hat I say, four hours and 20 years of instruction..... Adrienne</p> Great idea. I have started pu…tag:hatacademy.com,2018-09-17:6485913:Comment:2473732018-09-17T07:19:45.789ZAmanda Dawnhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/AmandaDawn
<p>Great idea. I have started putting a price on my pictures. No one has asked since.</p>
<p>Great idea. I have started putting a price on my pictures. No one has asked since.</p> I have the same problem. I vo…tag:hatacademy.com,2018-09-17:6485913:Comment:2472892018-09-17T06:58:47.763ZJoy Harmonhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/JoyHarmon
<p>I have the same problem. I volunteer for a theater and they think "just decorating 6 hats" is an easy task. Their ace in the whole is the lady who offers to help by using her stapler and hot glue. Needless to say, I end up doing it myself. So, now they know all they have to do is trot her out and I will scream, "OK, OK. I'll do it!". </p>
<p>It is a lot of hours of work, plus all the running around to find supplies. We don't have a milliner's supply store in our town. So, I have to run…</p>
<p>I have the same problem. I volunteer for a theater and they think "just decorating 6 hats" is an easy task. Their ace in the whole is the lady who offers to help by using her stapler and hot glue. Needless to say, I end up doing it myself. So, now they know all they have to do is trot her out and I will scream, "OK, OK. I'll do it!". </p>
<p>It is a lot of hours of work, plus all the running around to find supplies. We don't have a milliner's supply store in our town. So, I have to run around between tailor supply shop, dressmaker supply shop, and floral supply shops to get the simplest of supplies. </p>
<p>It seems anything to do with costumes is underrated. They always appear desperately in need when they ask you to do it. Then when they get the finished product they just kind of go, "oh that's nice" and take it away without even giving a once over. I guess they think, "I got what I want; I don't have to be nice any more." </p>
<p>Sorry, I just get frustrated sometimes.</p> I would smile sweetly and jus…tag:hatacademy.com,2018-09-15:6485913:Comment:2473572018-09-15T22:08:33.726ZSharon Panozzohttps://hatacademy.com/profile/SharonPanozzo
<p>I would smile sweetly and just say "What price range were you looking for?" They should get the message but if they don't then say "Just so you know I require 50% down on custom orders."</p>
<p>Your work is too nice to give away unless you want to as a gift or it is for charity. </p>
<p>I would smile sweetly and just say "What price range were you looking for?" They should get the message but if they don't then say "Just so you know I require 50% down on custom orders."</p>
<p>Your work is too nice to give away unless you want to as a gift or it is for charity. </p> Thanks :)tag:hatacademy.com,2018-08-29:6485913:Comment:2460512018-08-29T00:05:54.421ZAmanda Dawnhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/AmandaDawn
<p>Thanks :)</p>
<p>Thanks :)</p> The Red headpiece would have…tag:hatacademy.com,2018-08-28:6485913:Comment:2461372018-08-28T23:19:22.641ZElaine Mergardhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/ElaineMergard
<p>The Red headpiece would have retail value of at least AU$350 - it is very much on trend. Your work is worth $30/hr. You may have spent more hours on this as a starter piece but we do get quicker as we keep at it. I think you need to be direct with friends and say - 'No such thing as 'whip up' a headpiece as this red headpiece took me X hrs to make It is very technical work. So glad you love it & I am selling it for $x if you are interested" In biz it is always difficult to put prices up…</p>
<p>The Red headpiece would have retail value of at least AU$350 - it is very much on trend. Your work is worth $30/hr. You may have spent more hours on this as a starter piece but we do get quicker as we keep at it. I think you need to be direct with friends and say - 'No such thing as 'whip up' a headpiece as this red headpiece took me X hrs to make It is very technical work. So glad you love it & I am selling it for $x if you are interested" In biz it is always difficult to put prices up so do not under price your work. This is a one off piece & no one else will be wearing the same so they need to pay for that exclusive look. Never underprice your ability xx </p>
<p></p> Thank youtag:hatacademy.com,2018-08-28:6485913:Comment:2461342018-08-28T22:32:08.364ZAmanda Dawnhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/AmandaDawn
<p>Thank you</p>
<p>Thank you</p> Love them!! Great job!!tag:hatacademy.com,2018-08-28:6485913:Comment:2460482018-08-28T16:13:10.706ZKathy Martingiliohttps://hatacademy.com/profile/KathyMartingilio
<p>Love them!! Great job!!</p>
<p>Love them!! Great job!!</p> Hello Dear
No, No, No. Repeat…tag:hatacademy.com,2018-08-28:6485913:Comment:2459582018-08-28T10:53:16.849ZCatherine Cazes-Wileyhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/CatherineCazesWiley74
<p>Hello Dear</p>
<p>No, No, No. Repeat in front of the mirror.</p>
<p>I am not sure those are friends.</p>
<p>I will not bargain my work and experience.</p>
<p>In the beginning prices can be reasonable, and you can tell them that, after a while they go slowly up.</p>
<p>Your top flowers are beautiful, you could try to mix colors to add more depth... Kindly, Catherine</p>
<p>Hello Dear</p>
<p>No, No, No. Repeat in front of the mirror.</p>
<p>I am not sure those are friends.</p>
<p>I will not bargain my work and experience.</p>
<p>In the beginning prices can be reasonable, and you can tell them that, after a while they go slowly up.</p>
<p>Your top flowers are beautiful, you could try to mix colors to add more depth... Kindly, Catherine</p> Hi Kathy. The red crown was o…tag:hatacademy.com,2018-08-26:6485913:Comment:2457982018-08-26T20:56:10.962ZAmanda Dawnhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/AmandaDawn
<p>Hi Kathy. The red crown was only the 2nd one I had made. The blue one I made at a workshop. I'm still very much a beginner. I'm finding friends want them for free.....</p>
<p>Hi Kathy. The red crown was only the 2nd one I had made. The blue one I made at a workshop. I'm still very much a beginner. I'm finding friends want them for free.....</p>