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.
(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 
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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
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......
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.
Ah okay. Do you know how much of a percentage YCMT gets on each pattern? I really like collecting points..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.
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.
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?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!Hey guys
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!
Good to know they are addictive.. Now I really don't want to make one.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!
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
Aww.. she is such a cutie pie!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!
Omgosh.. how horrible. I hope you left them bad feedback.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.
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.
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.I actually sewed tonight!!!
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
Ah okay. Do you know how much of a percentage YCMT gets on each pattern? I really like collecting points..
I'm just not good at the marketing aspect.
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
Thanks for all the support!
Hey girlie- long time no see!
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.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.
You have a valid point about the ability to download the patterns already purchased. It would be worth asking.
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.
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!
Actually I am worried and I feel really horrible. Maybe I need to take a break from the screen for a while.
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.
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. 
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?
By the time I put the ruffle on it the ruffle itself was just over 17 yrds long 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.
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.
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
Thanks for all the support!
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
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.
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
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.
