Tailor Business
How to Price Agbada Orders
Price an agbada by costing every piece in the set: fabric, labor, embroidery, overheads and profit. Includes a worked example with made-up numbers.
10 November 2026 · 5 min read
Tailor Business
Running a tailoring or fashion design business: clients, measurements, orders, deadlines and the tools that keep them organised.
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Tailor Business
How to Price Alterations
Price alterations by time, difficulty and risk, then publish a simple price list. Includes a worked example, a minimum charge and a rush fee.
10 November 2026 · 4 min read
Tailor Business
How to Price Aso Ebi Orders
Price aso ebi orders by costing one outfit first, then adding fabric, extras and a group-order buffer. Includes a worked example and deposit steps.
10 November 2026 · 4 min read
Tailor Business
How to Price Bridesmaid Dresses for a Group
Price bridesmaid dresses for a group: cost one dress, add fittings and rush work, quote per dress with a deposit, and set rules for late changes.
10 November 2026 · 4 min read
Tailor Business
How to Price Corporate Uniform Orders
Price a corporate uniform order by costing each garment, planning sizes for staff, adding setup and branding, and quoting a clear per-unit price.
10 November 2026 · 4 min read
Tailor Business
How to Price Kaftans and Boubous
Price kaftans and boubous by adding fabric, labor, embroidery, overheads and profit. Includes a worked example with made-up numbers and a quote checklist.
10 November 2026 · 5 min read
Tailor Business
How to Price Kente Outfits
Price kente outfits by adding fabric, trims, labor hours, overhead and profit, then adjusting for fabric type and complexity. A worked method for tailors.
10 November 2026 · 5 min read
Tailor Business
How to Price Repairs and Mending
Price repairs and mending with a simple formula: time, materials and a minimum charge. Includes a worked example and a template price list for tailors.
10 November 2026 · 4 min read
Tailor Business
How to Price Rush Orders
Price rush orders by adding a surcharge to your normal price, tied to how much the deadline disrupts your schedule. Tiers, rules and a method for tailors.
10 November 2026 · 4 min read
Tailor Business
How to Price School Uniform Contracts
Price a school uniform contract by costing each item, adding fitting and labor, setting quantity breaks, and quoting per unit with clear terms.
10 November 2026 · 4 min read
Tailor Business
How to Raise Your Prices as a Tailor
Raise your tailoring prices by giving notice, honoring open orders, and sending a clear message. Includes a sample message you can adapt for your clients.
10 November 2026 · 4 min read
Tailor Business
Pricing Packages for Bespoke Services
Bespoke pricing packages bundle a garment, fittings and alterations at one price. How to build tiers, set what each includes and avoid underpricing.
10 November 2026 · 5 min read
Tailor Business
Profit Margin on Tailored Clothing
Profit margin on tailored clothing is what you keep after fabric, labor and overheads. Learn the formula and see a worked example with sample numbers.
10 November 2026 · 4 min read
Tailor Business
Seasonal Pricing for Tailors
Seasonal pricing for tailors: when to charge peak rates, how to set rush and festive surcharges, and when off-season offers make sense.
10 November 2026 · 4 min read
Tailor Business
Best Appointment Booking Apps for Tailors
Compare appointment booking apps for tailors: Calendly, Setmore, Acuity and Square Appointments, by fitting needs like reminders, deposits and no-shows.
9 November 2026 · 7 min read
Tailor Business
Best CRM for Fashion Designers
The best CRM for fashion designers depends on your clients: brand buyers suit a sales CRM, private made-to-measure clients suit a tailoring CRM.
9 November 2026 · 8 min read
Tailor Business
Best Invoicing Software for Tailors
The best invoicing software for tailors depends on how you get paid and whether you need measurements and orders too. We compare six options by plan.
9 November 2026 · 7 min read
Tailor Business
Best Measurement Apps for Tailors Compared
The best measurement app for tailors depends on how you work: phone-scan tools, records inside a tailor CRM, or a simple notes app. Compared here.
9 November 2026 · 8 min read
Tailor Business
Can Trello Run a Tailoring Order Board?
Yes, Trello can run a tailoring order board for tracking garments through each stage. It can't hold structured measurements or send invoices on its own.
9 November 2026 · 7 min read
Tailor Business
Canva Invoice Templates vs Invoicing Software
A Canva invoice template gives tailors a well-designed bill for free. Invoicing software adds totals, balances and records. Here's when each makes sense.
9 November 2026 · 7 min read
Tailor Business
FreshBooks for Fashion Designers: Is It a Good Fit?
FreshBooks suits designers who bill a few clients for time and projects. Made-to-measure studios may outgrow its client caps and miss measurement records.
9 November 2026 · 7 min read
Tailor Business
Google Forms for Client Measurements: Pros and Cons
Google Forms is a quick way to collect client measurements, but answers pile up in a sheet with no history or order link. Here are the pros and cons.
9 November 2026 · 7 min read
Tailor Business
Google Sheets for Tailors: When a Spreadsheet Stops Working
Google Sheets works for tailors with a few clients a week. It stops working when orders, measurements and payments sit in tabs nobody trusts.
9 November 2026 · 8 min read
Tailor Business
How Much Do Tailors Charge in Kenya?
Kenyan tailor prices vary widely with fabric, design and tailor. See sourced suit prices from Business Daily and a simple method to set your own quotes.
9 November 2026 · 4 min read
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