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Jackson Sewing Academy - Alterations Pricing Calculator
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Calculate Your True Hourly Rate & Income Potential
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www.jacksonsewingacademy.com
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HOW TO USE THIS CALCULATOR:

1. Enter your alteration task in Column #1

2. Enter what you charge in Column #2

3. Enter your FASTEST time in Column #3 (Bonus Time)

4. Enter your AVERAGE time in Column #4

5. Enter your SLOWEST time in Column #5 (Max Time)

The calculator will automatically show your income per hour!		HOW TO READ YOUR RESULTS:

ā¬œ WHITE Column #6 = Your income at fastest speed (GOAL!)
ā—½ GREY Column #7 = Your income at average speed (ACCEPTABLE)
šŸ”“ LIGHT RED Column #8 = Your income at slowest speed (NEEDS WORK)
šŸ”“ DARK RED Column #10 & #11 = Money you're LOSING per hour by working slowly!

āš ļø RATE CHECK Column #9 = Your actual hourly rate at average speed
šŸŸ¢ Green ($50+) = Professional rate
šŸŸ” Yellow ($40-49) = Acceptable
šŸŸ  Orange ($30-39) = Too low
 šŸ”“ Red (Under $30) = UNDERPRICED!

GOAL: Work toward Bonus Time speeds AND charge professional rates!
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Column #1Column #2Column #3Column #4Column #5Column #6Column #7Column #8Column #9Column #10Column #11
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TaskPer TaskTime to Complete Task in MinutesPotential Income Per HourPotential Income Loss per Hour
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AlterationChargeBonus TimeAverage TimeMax TimeBonus Time IncomeAverage Time IncomeMax Time IncomeHourly Rate CheckAverage Time LossMax Time Loss
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Basic Pant Hem 1/2" Jean/Topstitch$15.0051020$180$90$45āœ“ $90 GOOD$90$135
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Basic Pant Hem 1" Topstitch$15.0061220$150$75$45āœ“ $75 GOOD$75$105
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Dress Pant Hem$15.0061220$150$75$45āœ“ $75 GOOD$75$105
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Ladies Dress Pant Hem/Lined Pants$25.00152030$100$75$50āœ“ $75 GOOD$25$50
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Jean Zipper Replacement$25.00152030$100$75$50āœ“ $75 GOOD$25$50
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Winter Coat Zipper Replacement$50.00304560$100$67$50āœ“ $67 GOOD$33$50
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Zipper Pull/Slider Replacement$15.0051020$180$90$45āœ“ $90 GOOD$90$135
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Pant Zipper Replacement$25.00152030$100$75$50āœ“ $75 GOOD$25$50
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Hoodie zipper Replacement$40.00304560$80$53$40āœ“ $53 GOOD$27$40
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Suit Sleeve Hem$50.00304560$100$67$50āœ“ $67 GOOD$33$50
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Button Repairing$3.00235$90$60$36āœ“ $60 GOOD$30$54
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Hem Suit sleeve$60.00304560$120$80$60āœ“ $80 GOOD$40$60
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WHY $50/HOUR MATTERS:
Industry standard: Alterations businesses expect $38-50/hour productivity from staff.
As a self-employed professional, you need $50+/hour to cover:
āœ“ Overhead (rent, supplies, insurance)
āœ“ Self-employment taxes (15.3%)
āœ“ No paid vacation/benefits
āœ“ Business growth
Charging less means you're working for below minimum wage after expenses!		Ā© 2025 Jackson Sewing Academy | Need help improving your speed and pricing? Join 500+ students at www.jacksonsewingacademy.com
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