About $15. I also bought a rotary cutting tool which was about $10, but a guy could probably use a scissors if it was sharp enough, and he had a steady hand.
Yes, although it's a deep black, it is quite sparkly. That's my only complaint, but it's the nature of this kind of velvet. This is a knit velvet which stretches in both directions. The key to that is that you can cut it and it doesn't fray at all so there is no need to hem anything. I found a much nicer looking velvet that just sucks all light, but it frays when you cut it.
Yes, although it's a deep black, it is quite sparkly. That's my only complaint, but it's the nature of this kind of velvet. This is a knit velvet which stretches in both directions. The key to that is that you can cut it and it doesn't fray at all so there is no need to hem anything. I found a much nicer looking velvet that just sucks all light, but it frays when you cut it.