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How do I sell my fabric design patterns?
Spoonflower
- Spoonflower. Spoonflower is a online store where you can upload your own patterns or buy other artist’s patterns on fabric, gift wraps and wallpaper.
- Spoonflower alternative.
- Print all over me (PAOM)
- Art Licensing for Surface Pattern designers.
- Print on demand.
- Sell Patterns on your own products.
- Etsy.
- Shopify.
How do pattern designers make money?
How to make a living as a surface pattern designer
- License your artwork. License your artwork to clients, who produce products with your designs.
- Sell at Print-on-Demand sites.
- Sell original artwork.
- Take commissions.
- Teaching.
- Sell digital design assets.
How much does it cost to grade a pattern?
While prices can vary quite a bit, the usual range is from $15 to $25 per size for a 1-6 piece pattern. Therefore, if you find a grading service that charges $125 to $250 for a 1-6 piece pattern per size (total cost of 4 sizes being $500-$1,000) you should probably keep looking.
How much should I sell my patterns for?
Patterns typically sell for between $500-$1000 per design and booth prices range from $1,500-$10,000, depending on the show, booth size and location. As with any design business, creating and selling one’s work can be difficult, but many designers prefer to retain control over the entire process.
Can you make money selling fabric on spoonflower?
As a seller on Spoonflower, every time someone purchases one of your designs you will earn a base commission of 10\% of the full retail price of the fabric or wallpaper sale (regardless of any discounted or promotional price).
How do I become a freelance surface pattern designer?
- 10 Tips for Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer. by Bonnie Christine.
- Learn Adobe Illustrator. I know, that’s a big one!
- Make as many patterns as you can.
- Never throw anything away.
- Build a community around your design.
- Be authentic.
- Do one thing every single day.
- Have an amazing portfolio.
How much do patterns cost?
From our experience designing apparel, pattern makers will charge between $150 and $250 per pattern. It’s a bit pricy, but sometimes they charge that for the first pattern and give you better pricing if you do several patterns.