How do you price embroidery by stitch count?
Short answer: Both are common. A per-1,000 rate scales with the work; a table of stitch-count bands with quantity breaks is easier for customers to read. Shops using a per-1,000 rate usually also set a per-piece minimum so small designs don't lose money.
What is the basic stitch-count pricing method?
Price the decoration per 1,000 stitches per placement, using a rate based on your real machine speed and fully loaded hourly cost. Then add hooping and handling per garment, a one-time digitizing fee for new designs, materials, and the garment with your markup.
Should I use a per-1,000 rate or stitch-count bands?
Both are common. A per-1,000 rate scales with the work; a table of stitch-count bands with quantity breaks is easier for customers to read. Shops using a per-1,000 rate usually also set a per-piece minimum so small designs don't lose money.
What if I don't have the stitch count yet?
The exact count comes from the digitized file. Until then, quote from an estimate and re-price once the file is ready, or quote digitizing separately.
How does EMBquote handle embroidery pricing?
EMBquote's embroidery quote asks where each logo goes and which threads, applies your shop's quantity markup tiers, and lets you add lines for setup, art or rush charges before you save.
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