Custom apparel shop
5 guides for custom apparel shop, plus 2 free tools. Start with the calculators, then the pricing guide and invoice template — the two pages most operators come back to.
Free tools
Build your screen printing & embroidery startup budget
Pick a budget tier, edit any price to match your market, and see your real startup cost, monthly overhead, and how many orders it takes to break even. No signup, no email.
Open the tool → Text message scriptsText & email scripts for a custom apparel shop
Pick a situation, fill in the details, and copy a ready-to-send message. No-shows, deposits, confirmations, late payments, and reviews — covered.
Open the tool →Start here
How to Price Screen Printing and Embroidery Jobs
How to price custom apparel — setup and digitizing fees, per-piece pricing by quantity tier and color count, stitch-count pricing, garment markup, minimum orders, rush fees, and contract printing rates.
Invoice templateEmbroidery and Screen Printing Invoice Template
What belongs on a custom apparel invoice — digitizing and screen setup fees, per-piece pricing by quantity and color count, garment cost, extra print locations, rush fees, customer-supplied goods, and the 50% deposit.
Software & apps
- Screen Printing and Embroidery Shop Invoicing App (2026)
Five tools compared for solo custom apparel shops — real entry prices, which one quotes setup plus tiered per-piece pricing, holds a 50% deposit before garments are ordered, and states spoilage terms.