Disboutiquers Part 16 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

Hey there fellow boutiquers:

Just a little cautionary tale. First many thanks to the fellow Diser who let me know etsy seller ****** was using pictures from my Drizella costume listing trying to sell one to her. She actually sent photos of MY OWN DAUGHTER as well as photos of MY gown hand made by me to her saying that she had made it and would make it for her. So I posted my own want ad under another ID, and SHE ACTUALLY SENT PICTURES OF MY OWN DAUGHTER TO ME!!!!!

I have reported her to Etsy, as well as "cautioned" her myself directly. Anyone else have anything like this happen??? Any idea if etsy will do anything? I have this funny feeling I might have broken a few rules and might get thrown off myself.......

Her stuff doesn't look that great, but if you want to custom shop, avoid ******, as you will never know if the photos she uses are even her own work.

Many thanks again to my fellow Diser! It's nice to know when others are looking out for you!

I'm sure Etsy will do something as long as you can prove the photos are yours (which I'm sure you can since some are of your daughter). I had something like that happen on :wizard: back when I did painting on clothes. Someone took photos of my painting as well as that of a few others and used them in her listing. I sent her a message telling her it was a big No No on eBay so she should remove the photos ASAP or I'd feel pushed to contact eBay.
 
I actually sewed tonight!!! :banana::banana::banana: (to the newbies...I just hang out on this board to gab and then every once and awhile I sew so they don't kick me out of the club ;) :lmao: )

Since I don't have my model...I put some less than stellar pics on FB. In case you aren't on there...Here is my Criss Cross Applesauce top. The stitching isn't quite as bad as it looks ;)


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Along the same lines, just tonight on the news was a Mother who posted some pictures of her son on her family blog-someone copied those pics and claimed her child for available for adoption!

Wasn't that scary...they live near me. She's very lucky that someone tipped her off!!!
 
I'm sure Etsy will do something as long as you can prove the photos are yours (which I'm sure you can since some are of your daughter). I had something like that happen on :wizard: back when I did painting on clothes. Someone took photos of my painting as well as that of a few others and used them in her listing. I sent her a message telling her it was a big No No on eBay so she should remove the photos ASAP or I'd feel pushed to contact eBay.

Well, I already emailed etsy support and attached my original photos. I'm sure I can provide anything they need. I haven't had this problem as much since I started doing costumes. They are harder to replicate as closely. I think it took a lot of guts to pass one off as her own!

The couple of people I dealt with on :wizard: really shocked the heck out of me though. They got NASTY UGLY when I called them on stealing my photos, acted like they had a right to them..... One even bought $700 worth of stuff from me under another ID just so she could trash my feedback. I was very happy to finally get that removed. Their angry venom about THEM stealing the photos just amazed me......

Thanks for all the support!
 

LisaZoe, I think I would say I'm not only contacting that site but my LAWYERS if they didn't pull them down immediately.

With the both of you ladies I know you have a lot of time, money, heart and soul invested into your art, and its so important someone else doesn't trash and steal your work and reputation!
 
Just a thought....what if our fabric swapping were moved to our FB account????
Dont know if it would work, but it would certainly mean that people would be disboutiquers we would deal with, rather than anyone who stumbled across the thread, I know I never knew how to write "only willing to trade with disboutiquers"- it seemed rude....


Rotary Cutting- these are the rules I learned.
-Use a large guide ruler- mine is like 25" by 6.5"
-keep your pointer finger as far from your thum as possible- so really I keep my hand with a bit of "air" under the first knuckle and my thumb and pionter are almost a straight line- does that make sense? maybe I could post pics...
-ALWAYS use your safety every....single....moment....you...put..your...blade....down
(I know some classes that charge 25 cents per time you leave it off) you could do this at home, give the money to a charity or a little extra in the plate in church on sunday.
-keep fingers wrapped firmly around blade and press down
-keep blade flush with ruler.
IF you have trouble with keeping your ruler perfectly still, and or keeping your hand more than 2.5" away from the edge you are cutting on I suggest getting one of these...
http://www.thegypsyquilter.com/thegypsygripper.htm
I have heard they sell something similar for getting in and out of shower/bath tub at places like bed,bath and beyond. This will absolutely keep your free hand away from the blade.

Does this help anyone?????
Okay, now tell me how do you not cut off bits of the ruler as you are doing it?? Do I just have a bad ruler?? I bought it because it has pink markings and numbers on it. :lovestruc

As I understand it, YCMT requires people to not sell the same patterns for less on other sites. However, if the patternmaker is selling directly, she gets a MUCH bigger percentage of the price. So, I guess it doesn't change the price for the buyer but I always like to help the creative person get a bigger cut. :rolleyes1


BTW - I think finding a way to do such swaps off the DIS is a good idea. I am always worried about what I say on the DIS threads that might come across as trying to solicit a sale of some kind. I understand why the mods need to be strict otherwise SPAM could get totally out of control.
Ah okay. Do you know how much of a percentage YCMT gets on each pattern? I really like collecting points.. :guilty: I also like that I can redownload the pattern anytime I want. I would never find the saved pattern file..my computer is a mess. I wonder if people who sell one etsy will re-email the pattern to you if you lose it?


Hey guys :banana::banana::banana:

I need some advice... I make tie dye shirts, and am trying to figure out a way to put Santa hats on my Mickeys! Another Diser has suggested buying a cricut and using it to cut the fabric (like it has a template??)- any ideas?? Would it be easier just to print a template off the computer, trace onto fabric, and then cut out?

Here are a few pics so you guys can kind of guess what I am talking about! hahaha!
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Those are so cute! I would just make Santa hats out of fleece and maybe put sew on snaps to remove them easily. Unless you want it to be permanent.. then I'd E600 those babies!

Ha Ha Ha!!! As I was making my first (and so far only) patchwork twirl skirt I thought "NEVER AGAIN". But within a couple of days I was already planning my next one (I have 2 planned for our December trip, but haven't started them yet). I liken it to marathons... during the race I can't believe I actually signed myself up for this tourture, but after it's all over I'm ready for the next one! :lmao:
Good to know they are addictive.. Now I really don't want to make one. :laughing:
Marathons.. wow! I just did the island long lap on the wii fit twice. I thought I was going to die. :rotfl2:

Hey there fellow boutiquers:

Just a little cautionary tale. First many thanks to the fellow Diser who let me know etsy seller CRAFTYQUILT was using pictures from my Drizella costume listing trying to sell one to her. She actually sent photos of MY OWN DAUGHTER as well as photos of MY gown hand made by me to her saying that she had made it and would make it for her. So I posted my own want ad under another ID, and SHE ACTUALLY SENT PICTURES OF MY OWN DAUGHTER TO ME!!!!!

I have reported her to Etsy, as well as "cautioned" her myself directly. Anyone else have anything like this happen??? Any idea if etsy will do anything? I have this funny feeling I might have broken a few rules and might get thrown off myself.......

Her stuff doesn't look that great, but if you want to custom shop, avoid craftyquilt, as you will never know if the photos she uses are even her own work.

Many thanks again to my fellow Diser! It's nice to know when others are looking out for you!
Thank you for warning us. How horrible! I would be so upset if etsy doesn't fix it for you. Can we really not say etsy? :-o

Here is another one for my baby girl. Only three dresses and ten applique shirts left. I really want to get it all done before we start school on the 17th. I homeschool so all of my free time is about to go away!

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Aww.. she is such a cutie pie!

I'm so sorry about this. That's why I love when people put their "special names" in their siggys. It's a way to know who's who without "selling" on the boards.

Unfortunately for others who just use the other sites, they may not know, and will most likely be taken. :( I got burned recently thinking because of where I purchase something it was handmade, and then discovered it came complete with "Made in China" tag. :(
Omgosh.. how horrible. I hope you left them bad feedback.

I am sorry that happened to you. I have had people copy my pictures and post them, so I know how you feel. Hopefully Etsy will do something about it.

Along the same lines, just tonight on the news was a Mother who posted some pictures of her son on her family blog-someone copied those pics and claimed her child for available for adoption!
Wow.. How scary. I know for the longest time I never posted Hannah's pictures anywhere. I feel safe here posting her picture though. I guess that is kinda wierd on my part.

I actually sewed tonight!!! :banana::banana::banana: (to the newbies...I just hang out on this board to gab and then every once and awhile I sew so they don't kick me out of the club ;) :lmao: )

Since I don't have my model...I put some less than stellar pics on FB. In case you aren't on there...Here is my Criss Cross Applesauce top. The stitching isn't quite as bad as it looks ;)


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Cute! Am I understanding correctly that this pattern has no buttons or anything? It just pulls over their heads? I will try it one day.
 
Ah okay. Do you know how much of a percentage YCMT gets on each pattern? I really like collecting points.. :guilty: I also like that I can redownload the pattern anytime I want. I would never find the saved pattern file..my computer is a mess. I wonder if people who sell one etsy will re-email the pattern to you if you lose it?

The pattern author gets 50% of the sales price and YCMT gets the other... out of which they pay for advertising, site maintenance fees, PP fees, etc. It's still a good deal for the seller in many ways since they don't have to deal with that end of the process. For some that have an established reputation, though, I think setting up an alternate place to sell makes sense if she doesn't mind dealing directly with the public. KWIM? Personally, I think letting a third party handle that end of a business would be a dream for me. :rotfl: I'm just not good at the marketing aspect.

You have a valid point about the ability to download the patterns already purchased. It would be worth asking.
 
Well, I already emailed etsy support and attached my original photos. I'm sure I can provide anything they need. I haven't had this problem as much since I started doing costumes. They are harder to replicate as closely. I think it took a lot of guts to pass one off as her own!

The couple of people I dealt with on :wizard: really shocked the heck out of me though. They got NASTY UGLY when I called them on stealing my photos, acted like they had a right to them..... One even bought $700 worth of stuff from me under another ID just so she could trash my feedback. I was very happy to finally get that removed. Their angry venom about THEM stealing the photos just amazed me......

Thanks for all the support!
:flower3: Hey girlie- long time no see!

Can you watermark your images with your user name? Thats what I would start doing, that is just AWFUL! You work is so gorgeous- I hate that people are so horrible! Etsy seems to be pretty good about that stuff, so I hope they take care of it for you!

Actually, now that you guys are bringing this up, I think I will start watermarking my images!
 
"Those are so cute! I would just make Santa hats out of fleece and maybe put sew on snaps to remove them easily. Unless you want it to be permanent.. then I'd E600 those babies!"
Thanks Toadstool! What on Earth is E600? hahaha! Snaps are a great idea- that way they can come off for washing!
 
WAY early but yeah, with my life and low skill level I need to start about 3 times as early as the rest of you.

Has anyone ever done a Christmas-y Tink or Alice? Not an applique set but dresses?

Either something you thought of, or however they change them at Christmas time (hmm...I wonder if those two do change, come to think of it...I've never seen pics of them at that time.)

I have a few ideas on Tink but I'm stumped on Alice.
 
I had an idea - what about starting a yahoo group?? We can sign up for it and then do the swapping there?? What do you all think?? I can start one up - I am a mod on several and they are easy to use/post to and you can even upload pictures straight to the group.

I think that would be a great way to do it and then it would just be approved DISers and not someone who just stumbles upon the thread or FB page.
 
The pattern author gets 50% of the sales price and YCMT gets the other... out of which they pay for advertising, site maintenance fees, PP fees, etc. It's still a good deal for the seller in many ways since they don't have to deal with that end of the process. For some that have an established reputation, though, I think setting up an alternate place to sell makes sense if she doesn't mind dealing directly with the public. KWIM? Personally, I think letting a third party handle that end of a business would be a dream for me. :rotfl: I'm just not good at the marketing aspect.

You have a valid point about the ability to download the patterns already purchased. It would be worth asking.
Ah okay. I may try to buy some on etsy then. 50 percent seems like alot to me. Are you going to use youcanmakethis? I'd think that just the traffic that site gets might make it worth it.

Thanks Toadstool! What on Earth is E600? hahaha! Snaps are a great idea- that way they can come off for washing!
It is glue. I think you can get it at Wal Mart now. I'm not sure. Never bought it.. I always steal my moms. :laughing:


Ott lites are on sale at Joann's online right now for 50% off. That is pretty much the cheapest I have ever seen them. I got one of mine last year after Thanksgiving for 50 percent off.
 
need some simple help..
anyone here from of know San Diego well...

I am thinking of taking the kids from the 21-23rd to san diego to just go to the beach for all day saturday... looking for a nice place to stay for 5 but not over priced.....

Lori

Hey Lori, I sent you a PM, I think. Use Priceline, we have never paid more than 65 for a room in SD. We usually got the Sheraton.

Of course, I can also tell my husband the stress of off this home upheaval and repair is getting to me, so he can either spend $1k on sewing stuff to make me feel better or $3k in therapy! :rotfl2: Think that will work?

Sewing machine makes much better sense!!!

Actually I am worried and I feel really horrible. Maybe I need to take a break from the screen for a while. :guilty:

NO!!! We need you!

LOL, today was actually pretty decent. I guess the heat left a day early so it can be ready for you when you get home. ;)

Hmm, I guess I better figure out Facebook better. I have an account and a couple 'friends' but rarely even log in there. I'm worried I'm too old to really 'get it'.

BTW - I think finding a way to do such swaps off the DIS is a good idea. I am always worried about what I say on the DIS threads that might come across as trying to solicit a sale of some kind. I understand why the mods need to be strict otherwise SPAM could get totally out of control.

Yes, today was so nice. Too bad my DH said it was 100 at home today. :confused3 And you are defiantly not too old for facebook. Even I can do that! But not sure I have all the dis'ers on my list. I like the idea of teh swap off the disboards.

Hey there fellow boutiquers:

Just a little cautionary tale. First many thanks to the fellow Diser who let me know etsy seller CRAFTYQUILT was using pictures from my Drizella costume listing trying to sell one to her. She actually sent photos of MY OWN DAUGHTER as well as photos of MY gown hand made by me to her saying that she had made it and would make it for her. So I posted my own want ad under another ID, and SHE ACTUALLY SENT PICTURES OF MY OWN DAUGHTER TO ME!!!!!

I have reported her to Etsy, as well as "cautioned" her myself directly. Anyone else have anything like this happen??? Any idea if etsy will do anything? I have this funny feeling I might have broken a few rules and might get thrown off myself.......

Her stuff doesn't look that great, but if you want to custom shop, avoid craftyquilt, as you will never know if the photos she uses are even her own work.

Many thanks again to my fellow Diser! It's nice to know when others are looking out for you!

:scared1::scared1::scared1:

Ott lites are on sale at Joann's online right now for 50% off. That is pretty much the cheapest I have ever seen them. I got one of mine last year after Thanksgiving for 50 percent off.

I saw that an was thinking of picking up another ott light. Great price and I love my ott!
 
Serious help needed with patchwork twirl skirt/dress before I go any further.

Ok..help..I love the fabrics and all..but as I piece together the tiers..they look HUGE..like..I could drag them across the house! LOL

I am following Miranda ?sp improvisions as described.

instead of yoke, I used 10--5 1/2 inch wide patches
next tier...10--11 inch wide patches
next tier--20--11 inch wide patches (this looks *insanely* long..even folded in half...) will match up 2 to the 1 above it
bottom ruffle will be 20-22 inch wide patches folded in half.

HELP!!! I can't imagine one petite little 5 year old wearing so much fabric. I want to do this so bad, but don't want to mess it up.

I have until end of day tomorrow to finish at which time Mara, my nanny/housekeeper puts everything away and helps me get ready for a housefull of company for a week and hosting a baby shower saturday.

Part of me says "give it up..you did 2 adorable princess sundresses..be proud and leave it at that" the other part says "noooooo, you cut all those strips, made the bodice and want to do this...do it!"

I'm putting so much pressure on myself I'm almost making myself cry. I really want to do homemade autograph books and passports too but I'm just woman and there's less than three weeks left till our trip..not to mention I do have a business to run.

A little perspective please from anyone who can relate?:confused::sad1:

i made a twirl skirted simply sweet dress for my 5 yr old not long ago. I feel your pain:hug: By the time I put the ruffle on it the ruffle itself was just over 17 yrds long:scared1: I have pics of it in the photobucket account I think - Ladybug patchwork twirl are the tags I think. It is a beautiful dress - turns out it is too big for DD so It will get put away until the spring to hopefully be used as an Easter dress because I will use it for a special occasion gosh darn it! I put too many sew hrs into it.
Does it HAVE to be finished before your trip? If so just do it, if not put it away until the party is done. And enjoy the party.
 
I have been sitting here trying to catch up -

For those who have cut their fingers before (raising my hand too) with their rotary cutter.....they will mostly heal fine just fine without stitches if the edges are nice and straight, wash it well with soap & water - please don't use a lot of peroxide - the peroxide dries out the edges of the cut - steri strips or just a band aid with neosporin will work well. you want to keep it clean & dry as of out of water but you want to put a thin layer of neosporin on twice a day to help heal it. Tetanus is good for 10 yrs until you cut yourself with something really rusty. ----This is not just mommy advice but straight from an ER nurse.
 
Just had to share something, though I wish I could catch up and see what people have been making but it's too dang slow and hard to see on my mobile phone. We're at Disney :) and we went to DHS yesterday morning. My girl was in a simple Cars shirt and shorts that I made. As we met the Up guys in the animation building, 'Karl' from Up fingered my DDs shirrt, pointed to me, and then mimed sewing. (Asking me without talking if I made it.) I nodded, and 'Karl' clapped for me while I bowed.

This is going to sound kind of dumb because it choked me up a little. It was like someone said to me, "Wow, I can see that you love your daughter." (I know you can love 'em without sewing things too, but that's what it felt like just then.) It was really great, even though I felt a little silly reacting that way.

Well, I can't type anymore on my tiny phone keyboard, but I had to share that with some people who might understand. :)
 
Hey there fellow boutiquers:

Just a little cautionary tale. First many thanks to the fellow Diser who let me know etsy seller CRAFTYQUILT was using pictures from my Drizella costume listing trying to sell one to her. She actually sent photos of MY OWN DAUGHTER as well as photos of MY gown hand made by me to her saying that she had made it and would make it for her. So I posted my own want ad under another ID, and SHE ACTUALLY SENT PICTURES OF MY OWN DAUGHTER TO ME!!!!!

Hi, I do cakes and this happens alllll the time in the caking community. Now I am just a hobbist that likes to pitter patter but you wouldn't believe how many times it is put out there as a APB that a site has copied someone else's work and is putting it out there as their own.

Watermarks are the big thing for cakers - they watermark all of their pics in a way that is hard to photocrop out.

Sorry this happened to you but I would seriously consider watermarking your pics to try to deter them from doing it.

:hug:
 

That little girl is a ray of sunshine! You are doing a great job of whipping out those dresses.


Cute Kristine!

Well, I already emailed etsy support and attached my original photos. I'm sure I can provide anything they need. I haven't had this problem as much since I started doing costumes. They are harder to replicate as closely. I think it took a lot of guts to pass one off as her own!

The couple of people I dealt with on :wizard: really shocked the heck out of me though. They got NASTY UGLY when I called them on stealing my photos, acted like they had a right to them..... One even bought $700 worth of stuff from me under another ID just so she could trash my feedback. I was very happy to finally get that removed. Their angry venom about THEM stealing the photos just amazed me......

Thanks for all the support!

That's awful! I hope etsy takes care of it quickly for you. Never underestimate the jealousy and pettiness of others! :hug:

Thanks Toadstool! What on Earth is E600? hahaha! Snaps are a great idea- that way they can come off for washing!

I made some and used fleece and sewed it on using Heather's applique tutorial (look in the first post). I sewed jingle bells on too.

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Just had to share something, though I wish I could catch up and see what people have been making but it's too dang slow and hard to see on my mobile phone. We're at Disney :) and we went to DHS yesterday morning. My girl was in a simple Cars shirt and shorts that I made. As we met the Up guys in the animation building, 'Karl' from Up fingered my DDs shirrt, pointed to me, and then mimed sewing. (Asking me without talking if I made it.) I nodded, and 'Karl' clapped for me while I bowed.

This is going to sound kind of dumb because it choked me up a little. It was like someone said to me, "Wow, I can see that you love your daughter." (I know you can love 'em without sewing things too, but that's what it felt like just then.) It was really great, even though I felt a little silly reacting that way.

Well, I can't type anymore on my tiny phone keyboard, but I had to share that with some people who might understand. :)

What a sweet story! I have had that happen a couple of times at disney and it does make you tear up. I'm glad you had a great trip!
 
Just had to share something, though I wish I could catch up and see what people have been making but it's too dang slow and hard to see on my mobile phone. We're at Disney :) and we went to DHS yesterday morning. My girl was in a simple Cars shirt and shorts that I made. As we met the Up guys in the animation building, 'Karl' from Up fingered my DDs shirrt, pointed to me, and then mimed sewing. (Asking me without talking if I made it.) I nodded, and 'Karl' clapped for me while I bowed.

This is going to sound kind of dumb because it choked me up a little. It was like someone said to me, "Wow, I can see that you love your daughter." (I know you can love 'em without sewing things too, but that's what it felt like just then.) It was really great, even though I felt a little silly reacting that way.

Well, I can't type anymore on my tiny phone keyboard, but I had to share that with some people who might understand. :)

What a nice story! Disney has magic everywhere dosen't it???
 












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