Disboutiquers Part 19 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[HeatherSue]

so how do u applique stuff? where can i find pics of all your stuff? will some of you adopt me?....how do i post pics?
....just subscribing and yes mom, i read the first post! thanks for all the hard work!

!! I already love your sense of humor!

We don't bite.

Speak for yourself! I once bit my best friend on the back so hard that it made her bleed- right through her sweatshirt. I was 4 years old at the time, but still...

These are so cool! I love the large prints you used! Beautiful!

HeatherSue, that really stinks PayPal won't help since they sent you "something"...so if they would have sent a FisherPrice camera, would yoou still no recourse!?

I looked up the e-mail that paypal sent me. It was sent seconds after I filed the claim, so I'm sure they didn't look at the circumstances at all. They didn't answer the e-mails I sent after I got this.

"Our investigation into your claim is complete. As stated in our User Agreement, the claims process only applies to the shipment of goods. It
does not apply to complaints about the attributes or quality of goods
received. Therefore, we are unable to reverse this transaction or issue a
refund."

So, in essence, as long as they ship you something, you have no recourse!

I have had at Etsy store for a while, but never have put the effort into it yet. Honestly, I know several others who do what I do and we think the Etsy shoppers are more "bargain" shoppers. Mostly I've always had great success with Ebay, and have nearly 300 listings there, and just haven't had time to move them all over yet. I keep hoping to pay one of my teenage boys to do it for me!

I do know I need to leave Ebay behind. But I've had a store there since 2003 and my customers look for me there and I like the international exposure. I need to put more effort into it since Ebay continues to try and push all of us smaller sellers out the door!

I definitely wouldn't auction anything on ebay any more. Things just don't bring what they used to. All of my stuff is fixed price.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll get there. Just not enough hours in the day!

Etsy has been great to me! But, the nature of what we sell is very different. I don't have to ship anything. Although, you'd be surprised how many people think I'm shipping them something, even though it's VERY clearly stated that I'm not.

Suck it up and refund the lady's money. Paypal and Ebay always side with the buyer, even if you are in the right. I learned this the hard way. And you are still out the shipping and listing fees.

Not always!! See above! Teresa has had the same problem. A buyer on ebay sent her a cord for her computer that doesn't work. Paypal and ebay refused to help her because the buyer sent her "something". It doesn't matter that it doesn't work!

Okay, I'll stop posting. I think this is my 10th post... making me eligible for some sort of posting privelege... I think!
LOL... I'd better just get back to work!

Yay!! You're official now! I don't think I've welcomed you, so !!

BA = Business Administrator. It seems that I hear these kinds of things a lot (and have experienced them myself when struggling to get things listed, dealing with issues, etc). Someone start a BA service for online artists! That person could handle all of the business issues and free up the artist to do what he/she does best - create!
Not that I'm planning to do that - just thinking out loud!

THAT is a great idea! I've often thought that I'd pay a small fee to have someone relist my items for me and to send the designs out.

Great idea....

But unfortunately, that would cut into the meager profits you already get. Unless you were to find an incredible DIL to do it in exchange for free babysitting... hmmm...

Nini

 

[HeatherSue]

Now I need to chastise all of you that haven't voted for Teresa for the Sewing Idol contest!! Teresa does so much for all of us! She spends so much time helping people out with questions, maintaining the bookmarks, working on the Big Give board, and just being a wonderful person. So, PLEASE vote for her, and vote EVERY day until September! This is something great that we can do for her to show her how much we love and appreciate her!! In case you haven't checked it out, Shannon nominated her and this is what she wrote in her essay.

"My Sewing Idol? Mrs. Teresa Johnson.

I "met" Teresa almost three years ago as I was a seamstress with only a semester of Home Ec. sewing experience that passed almost twenty years before! Yet, I yearned to learn to sew. I "found" Teresa on a message board. She was a regular poster on a sewing thread. She coached myself and hundreds others along at the time until we could finally sew a straight line (and actually have it stay stitched rather than falling apart!). Teresa soon became the "thread mom" and began to keep up with our progress and begin to catalog thousands of tutorials that would help us all along in our sewing knowledge. Her "bookmarks" (http://www.mybookmarks.com/public/teresajoy) have become a sewing encyclopedia to hundreds, if not thousands of budding seamstresses! From the very first stitch, to beautiful, elaborate, boutique gowns, Teresa has coached us along and encouraged us! She knew we could do it! She wouldn't let us give up! From simple basting stitches, to gathering miles upon miles of girly ruffles - she's taught us all how to do it! Though her talent has produced countless fabulous gowns (including her own wedding gown, the gowns of many wedding attendants, as well as several prom gowns), no task is too menial for Teresa to explain to a new seamstress. If her explanation is not understood the first time, Teresa will research and discover a way to explain the task. Her free sewing advice has encouraged many to continue to develop their sewing skills.

One would think that such talent would belong in a boutique or high end designer shop somewhere. Not so. Teresa has found her place among "the least". She is most comfortable teaching the beginner and giving to others from her wealth of talent. Almost two years ago, Teresa became involved in a major charitable undertaking amongst seamstresses. Termed the "Disboutiquers Big Give", this group seeks out families that will be traveling to Walt Disney World through wish granting organizations for children with life threatening illnesses (such as Make A Wish). Under Teresa's leadership, this group creates beautiful boutique style clothing that is delivered to these children as well as other children in the family! Teresa's creation of beautiful ball gown quality princess dresses have thrilled Big Give recipients on countless trips! Teresa is most comfortable encouraging others, and giving to others who have experienced pain in their lives. The tears of joy over her creations and delight of giving to others are her sole applause and compensation.

Her selfless, giving spirit, coupled with her tremendous sewing ability truly make Mrs. Teresa Johnson my sewing idol! "


HERE IS THE LINK:
http://ck.upickem.net/engine/Welcome.aspx?contestid=12907 Scroll down to "Sewing Idol".

You have to register to vote, but it's easy! Click on the "registration" tab and fill out the form. They will send you a confirmation e-mail and you just need to click on the link they send you and you will be registered. Next, go back to the link above, click on "vote", go to page 2 and scroll down until you see revorb's submission for Teresa Johnson. Then, click "vote" and "save vote". You're done!! You can keep yourself signed in so when you vote every day, all you have to do is find Teresa and click "vote"!

 

[Mommy2JulietJocelyn]

Happy Birthday to my baby today! Juliet is 6! Where does the time go? 6 years ago today at this time I was walking the halls in L&D trying to get contractions to start because my water had broke already. then the Pitocin came.......ah, what memories.....

 

[mom2rtk]

I looked up the e-mail that paypal sent me. It was sent seconds after I filed the claim, so I'm sure they didn't look at the circumstances at all. They didn't answer the e-mails I sent after I got this.

"Our investigation into your claim is complete. As stated in our User Agreement, the claims process only applies to the shipment of goods. It
does not apply to complaints about the attributes or quality of goods
received. Therefore, we are unable to reverse this transaction or issue a
refund."

So, in essence, as long as they ship you something, you have no recourse!



Not always!! See above! Teresa has had the same problem. A buyer on ebay sent her a cord for her computer that doesn't work. Paypal and ebay refused to help her because the buyer sent her "something". It doesn't matter that it doesn't work!

But Paypal has 2 different type of claims: One is "item not received" the other is "item significantly not as described". I don't know if you can do the "not as described" for a Paypal purchase not on ebay, but I'm quite certain you can on ebay. Either way I'd double check to be sure.

 

[waltfans5]

Hey Brownie Moms out there!

I just picked up this super cute Girl Scout fabric at Hancock yesterday. Their website showed 2 others, but they only had this one, which is the one I wanted anyway! I hope the colors come across as nice as they are in person. It was $9.99 a yard on sale for $6.99.

 

[HeatherSue]

But Paypal has 2 different type of claims: One is "item not received" the other is "item significantly not as described". I don't know if you can do the "not as described" for a Paypal purchase not on ebay, but I'm quite certain you can on ebay. Either way I'd double check to be sure.

I filed the "item significantly not as described" type of claim! I don't understand why they even offer that as an option if it doesn't matter!

 

[waltfans5]

Happy Birthday to my baby today! Juliet is 6! Where does the time go? 6 years ago today at this time I was walking the halls in L&D trying to get contractions to start because my water had broke already. then the Pitocin came.......ah, what memories.....

Happy 6th Birthday Juliet!

 

[mom2rtk]

I filed the "item significantly not as described" type of claim! I don't understand why they even offer that as an option if it doesn't matter!

Wow! That makes absolutely no sense to me either. That type of claim would seem to BEG at least a cursory investigation. How they could immediately send the email saying they could do nothing is beyond me.

When someone filed on the halloween costume against my friend, they immediately took the funds out of her account until they both had a chance to provide pictures, emails etc. They actually did an investigation.

I'm sorry you got cheated. What kind of lens did you buy? I definitely won't be buying anything else from Tristate. Thanks for the heads up at least.....

 

[livndisney]

It's amazing, isn't it? Of course I'm still trying to figure out how I got so old!!!

No no no-didn't you get the memo? THEY get older, WE get younger

 

[HeatherSue]

Wow! That makes absolutely no sense to me either. That type of claim would seem to BEG at least a cursory investigation. How they could immediately send the email saying they could do nothing is beyond me.

When someone filed on the halloween costume against my friend, they immediately took the funds out of her account until they both had a chance to provide pictures, emails etc. They actually did an investigation.

I'm sorry you got cheated. What kind of lens did you buy? I definitely won't be buying anything else from Tristate. Thanks for the heads up at least.....

I bought the "nifty fifty" lense. It was $80, so I'm not pleased! I guess it works pretty well, but I could have gotten it brand new on amazon for that price at the time. I rechecked just to be sure I had filed the right type of report and it says "Your Significantly Not as Described dispute for the payment you sent to TRI STATE CAMERA on Nov 27, 2009 is now open." When Tri State didn't respond, I just escalated that dispute to a claim. I am wondering if they've changed their policies? Or, if the policies are different for a larger business, or a power seller? Either way, it made me really mad! It also makes me mad that your friend had to refund money for a Halloween outfit AFTER Halloween! Ridiculous!

 

[livndisney]

I ordered a Vida pattern tonight.

I know that you have to trace it, but what do you trace it on? Paper & then cut out on fabric or use tracing paper directly to your fabric?

Joanns sells something called "pattern ease" over with the interfacing that is uses in patternmaking.

Another way to go is butcher paper. Teacher stores carry it by the roll. You can buy what you need or buy the whole roll. I like the butcher paper becuase it is stiffer and doesn't tear as easy as the thin tissue paper.

 

[mom2rtk]

I bought the "nifty fifty" lense. It was $80, so I'm not pleased! I guess it works pretty well, but I could have gotten it brand new on amazon for that price at the time. I rechecked just to be sure I had filed the right type of report and it says "Your Significantly Not as Described dispute for the payment you sent to TRI STATE CAMERA on Nov 27, 2009 is now open." When Tri State didn't respond, I just escalated that dispute to a claim. I am wondering if they've changed their policies? Or, if the policies are different for a larger business, or a power seller? Either way, it made me really mad! It also makes me mad that your friend had to refund money for a Halloween outfit AFTER Halloween! Ridiculous!

Well, at least the lens works, but I'd be mad too.

And I'd venture to say some of those mega-sellers have some special deal with Paypal. Heaven forbid they should play by the same rules as the little guys... (and gals!)

 

[McDuck]

HERE IS THE LINK:
http://ck.upickem.net/engine/Welcome.aspx?contestid=12907 Scroll down to "Sewing Idol".

You have to register to vote, but it's easy! Click on the "registration" tab and fill out the form. They will send you a confirmation e-mail and you just need to click on the link they send you and you will be registered. Next, go back to the link above, click on "vote", go to page 2 and scroll down until you see revorb's submission for Teresa Johnson. Then, click "vote" and "save vote". You're done!! You can keep yourself signed in so when you vote every day, all you have to do is find Teresa and click "vote"!

Do you know if it will accept bogus info? It is requiring more info than I want to give out. ie, phone number

 

[HeatherSue]

Do you know if it will accept bogus info? It is requiring more info than I want to give out. ie, phone number

I would think so- for some of the info. You'd have to give them your real e-mail address, obviously.

Just so we don't scare anyone off- it only requires your name, birthday, gender, and e-mail address! The rest of the info is NOT required!

 

[Camping Griswalds]

need some inspiration...help! I'm looking for something different for leggings. Not the typical all one material. Anyone have any pictures of some different or funky leggings?

 

[Camping Griswalds]

Just wanted to say "howdy" !! I have 2 daughters that are aggies (one has her masters and the other has a BA and still works at A&M). So welcome!!

My son is a Junior in HS and is VERY interrested in going to Texas A & M at Galveston! We are going to check it out in the Fall.

 

[McDuck]

I would think so- for some of the info. You'd have to give them your real e-mail address, obviously.

Just so we don't scare anyone off- it only requires your name, birthday, gender, and e-mail address! The rest of the info is NOT required!

I was able to register and vote with only one letter for each name field and a "movie-style" phone number.

 

[LisaZoe]

BA = Business Administrator. It seems that I hear these kinds of things a lot (and have experienced them myself when struggling to get things listed, dealing with issues, etc). Someone start a BA service for online artists! That person could handle all of the business issues and free up the artist to do what he/she does best - create!
Not that I'm planning to do that - just thinking out loud!

I'd do this for others but I am not good at doing it for myself. I do think it's hard to combine both the creative side of making things and the business side of listing, marketing, etc. It really interrupts my 'creative flow' to have to worry about the business side of things.

I wonder if the tissue paper from the Dollar Tree would work? You know the one that is one step away from writing paper instead of tissue paper.

I got mine at Dollar Tree. It's not always the most cooperative to use but I've used tissue paper for years so I think I stick with what works... at least for me.

No no no-didn't you get the memo? THEY get older, WE get younger

She keeps me young so that counts.

need some inspiration...help! I'm looking for something different for leggings. Not the typical all one material. Anyone have any pictures of some different or funky leggings?

How funny, I just sent an email to you with a link to some I found this morning. I'm not sure if that's what you're looking for but most I see are basic, one knit leggings.

 

[LisaZoe]

I filed the "item significantly not as described" type of claim! I don't understand why they even offer that as an option if it doesn't matter!

So basically Paypal is saying a business can send an empty package and Paypal won't do anything because the business says they sent 'something'. That's ridiculous! I wonder if you can file with the USPS for mail fraud since the business used the mail to send something that was not the item purchased. I have no idea if it would work but may be something to check into.

 

[jessica52877]

I don't sew, but lurk here frequently because I just love all the customs you do. I've been looking at purchasing some customs off either etsy or ebay, and I'm hoping you guys could help me with a couple of questions. First of all, there is such a wide range of prices. If I buy a custom for $30-$50 is going to be poor quality compared to the $100 + dresses out there? Also, is there anything I should look for before I buy? I know nothing about sewing so any help would be appreciated.

I'm looking to buy an Anasatsia and Drizella costume, if that helps. Also, I know some of you sell your designs, so if you make a Drizella or Anastasia please PM me, I'd rather purchase one from someone on here.

Thanks so much!
Erin

I would check out feedback. Prices don't mean a whole lot sometimes. I started sewing because I could never pay some of the prices that others do. I try to keep my prices in check because of that reason and will often make a skirt set or dress for $50. I enjoy doing it (most of the time atleast - LOL) and couldn't just sit and sew stuff if I didn't sell it. I have no little girls or nieces or anything to sew for. I know there are others like that on this board too. Just love to sew!