You are right,WE get 4to5k for roadster interiors with good materials.A good machine is around 1000.00.Are labor rate is 55hr.I have customers that think that is to low for the work we do,I like to think we are efficient with are time in getting the most bang for the dollars spent.Buy a sewing machine and practice with it,You might be better than you think,Start with something simple and work your way up.