I enjoyed getting more insight into a designers business. The part I found the most fascinating was when you talked about how low designers price their patterns when they really should be charging more because of all the time it takes to produce on. This inspired me to start buying patterns more instead of just using the free version on a blog. A habit I want to form is doing Bible study each day. I am going to reward myself each Friday for a month with buying a pattern I really want to make. Motivation to read the Bible each day so I can purchase a pattern and support a designer.
Very interesting video. I don’t mind paying for patterns. It’s right to pay a fair price for everything in life because we all want and need to make a living. Some jobs are vital to life and some make life more enjoyable for us. I appreciate all and I’m grateful to all. Thank you for being a person whose job makes our lives more interesting and enjoyable!
I am done testknitting.. cause of the time given. I knit about 100 grams of fingering weight in a week. A sweater my size takes 700 to 800 grams. Usually the deadline is not even 5 weeks. I think 8 weeks is the minimum amoung of time for a sweaterpattern that usually has some flaws that takes 700 grams of fibgering weight. I do testknit socks.. if they come around.
I completely understand and agree. I think some designers do not give sufficient time frame for knitters. Knitting a full sweater in 3-5 weeks is too small.
This is such an interesting topic Julie Ann. I can see the many facets of the subject but mostly I found the comparison of your very first pattern and your most popular pattern intriguing. I need to do this for my patterns too. (Just out of curiosity) Thank you for putting this all out there and allowing your self to be vulnerable. I do think it could be better articulated but I get what you are trying to say and appreciate it. You are such a sweet person and I love that you are doing what you can to help provide for your daughters while still being an involved mother. HUGS 🤗 ❤
I enjoyed both of your videos on this topic. It seems crazy to expect that a designer should expect low income because they chose this work. Until I learn how to design my own patterns (which I have no intention of doing 😅). I’m willing to pay a fair price for the designer’s skill and time!
OMG - people who question the cost of patterns or rationalize that because you like what you do, you shouldn’t be compensated for your work should try doing it themselves.
I have enjoyed soo many of your videos. Please keep them coming. Thanks for sharing this information. I have just created my first pattern 😬 and this has helped a lot. Do you have any suggestions on how to contact yarn suppliers etc thanks
Omg that comment about “ well you chose this as a career” damn….😮. You never know why others have ended up in situation/career/job they are in. It could be simply because that’s what they want to do and if they can afford it well what’s the harm if it makes them happy. I do know however some makers end up doing this as full time job due to mental or physical issues that may prevent them from working a “normal” 9-5. Sadly however I am not surprised by the comment due to the stigma that’s still around being self employed.
The "you chose to" comment makes no sense to me at all. I am choosing to be an accountant, but I still want to be paid fairly. The same applies to knitwear designers ❤
Wow, that comment about you choosing to be a knitwear designer? Well, of course you did, but that doesn't mean you don't deserve to be compensated fairly! I am sad that you feel like you have to explain your choices to this person (and others like them). People deserve to be fairly compensated for their work. Period. You don't have to justify your choice. And it's definitely a double standard like you said.
This argument reminds me of what we say (in the UK at least) about teachers - "they do it for the love of teaching" not the big salary. It's a bloody hard job and they deserve to be paid more for it, even if they do want to do it! We should all be able to have a job we want and to fairly compensated for our time and energy, regardless of if it's seen as a "fun" or "worthy" job
OMG! Why is it when women state that their work has value, and should be compensated for with MONEY, do others, men and women, throw some version of "You made your bed, now lie in it."? If you were a man, no one would question your asking for a fair wage for your labor! Deciding to be self-employed is not synonymous with "Exploit me, please." And I usually see this funky attitude coming from people who are positioned with serious wealth that they didn't make themselves. You're nicer than I am. S/he would have gotten the finger and then blocked.
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I enjoyed getting more insight into a designers business. The part I found the most fascinating was when you talked about how low designers price their patterns when they really should be charging more because of all the time it takes to produce on. This inspired me to start buying patterns more instead of just using the free version on a blog. A habit I want to form is doing Bible study each day. I am going to reward myself each Friday for a month with buying a pattern I really want to make. Motivation to read the Bible each day so I can purchase a pattern and support a designer.
Wow thank you so much for your words. That’s amazing I’m sure all designers will appreciate your support ♥️♥️
Very interesting video. I don’t mind paying for patterns. It’s right to pay a fair price for everything in life because we all want and need to make a living.
Some jobs are vital to life and some make life more enjoyable for us. I appreciate all and I’m grateful to all.
Thank you for being a person whose job makes our lives more interesting and enjoyable!
Thank you so much
I am done testknitting.. cause of the time given. I knit about 100 grams of fingering weight in a week. A sweater my size takes 700 to 800 grams. Usually the deadline is not even 5 weeks. I think 8 weeks is the minimum amoung of time for a sweaterpattern that usually has some flaws that takes 700 grams of fibgering weight. I do testknit socks.. if they come around.
I completely understand and agree. I think some designers do not give sufficient time frame for knitters. Knitting a full sweater in 3-5 weeks is too small.
This is such an interesting topic Julie Ann. I can see the many facets of the subject but mostly I found the comparison of your very first pattern and your most popular pattern intriguing. I need to do this for my patterns too. (Just out of curiosity) Thank you for putting this all out there and allowing your self to be vulnerable. I do think it could be better articulated but I get what you are trying to say and appreciate it. You are such a sweet person and I love that you are doing what you can to help provide for your daughters while still being an involved mother. HUGS 🤗 ❤
I enjoyed both of your videos on this topic. It seems crazy to expect that a designer should expect low income because they chose this work.
Until I learn how to design my own patterns (which I have no intention of doing 😅). I’m willing to pay a fair price for the designer’s skill and time!
Your videos are so helpful! Just curious, but are you designs under your business name or you real name as designer? Just curious how that all works.
OMG - people who question the cost of patterns or rationalize that because you like what you do, you shouldn’t be compensated for your work should try doing it themselves.
I agree!!
I have enjoyed soo many of your videos. Please keep them coming. Thanks for sharing this information. I have just created my first pattern 😬 and this has helped a lot. Do you have any suggestions on how to contact yarn suppliers etc thanks
Motherhood is the most important job in the work, end of subject!
Omg that comment about “ well you chose this as a career” damn….😮. You never know why others have ended up in situation/career/job they are in. It could be simply because that’s what they want to do and if they can afford it well what’s the harm if it makes them happy. I do know however some makers end up doing this as full time job due to mental or physical issues that may prevent them from working a “normal” 9-5. Sadly however I am not surprised by the comment due to the stigma that’s still around being self employed.
Haha right 🫣!! I couldn’t believe it
The "you chose to" comment makes no sense to me at all. I am choosing to be an accountant, but I still want to be paid fairly. The same applies to knitwear designers ❤
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Wow, that comment about you choosing to be a knitwear designer? Well, of course you did, but that doesn't mean you don't deserve to be compensated fairly! I am sad that you feel like you have to explain your choices to this person (and others like them). People deserve to be fairly compensated for their work. Period. You don't have to justify your choice. And it's definitely a double standard like you said.
This argument reminds me of what we say (in the UK at least) about teachers - "they do it for the love of teaching" not the big salary. It's a bloody hard job and they deserve to be paid more for it, even if they do want to do it! We should all be able to have a job we want and to fairly compensated for our time and energy, regardless of if it's seen as a "fun" or "worthy" job
OMG! Why is it when women state that their work has value, and should be compensated for with MONEY, do others, men and women, throw some version of "You made your bed, now lie in it."? If you were a man, no one would question your asking for a fair wage for your labor! Deciding to be self-employed is not synonymous with "Exploit me, please." And I usually see this funky attitude coming from people who are positioned with serious wealth that they didn't make themselves. You're nicer than I am. S/he would have gotten the finger and then blocked.