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

[EnchantedPrincess]

I am back from Nowhere land lol, Kinda just been Blah recently but I have started sewing again! I made my niece a special dress for her suprise Easter trip to Disney World. She is going to be SO excited! Heres a peek:

I also have a Peter Pan and Tink outfit that I dont have pictures of yet as well as a few other summer sets I will try to get pictured tonight to share! They all need ruffles on the bottom of them so I have been putting it off lol

Thanks again for letting me share!

Wow..I love both those outfits! They are gorgeous, so is your dd!!! I can't wait to see the Peter Pan and Tink outfit.

What would you do?

I sold a dress on Ebay, for a lot less that I really wanted for it....the Epcot Minnie. Anyway, in the listing it says it's a size 6, and ask all questions before bidding and all sales are final. I used the Vida pattern in a size 7 with no seam allowances when I cut it...hence the size 6. Also it fits Lexie and she's a 6. Well I got an email from the buyer who wants a refund because she thinks I misrepresented the outfit, because it's big on her size 5/6 daughter. When she emailed me I told her Alexis was a solid 6. Not a seven, and not a 5...LOL, she wants her money back.
Do you all think I should send it... I feel bad for her, but duh...read the listing, if I had any doubt if it would fit and a refund was not offered, I would NOT buy it.
I'd love to know what you all think I should do...

I would get her to send it back, and give her a refund, and then re-list it and hopefully, sell it at a higher price. I used to sell my kids clothes on ebay - mostly their Gymboree, Gap and Hanna Andersson clothes. I sold a lot for less than I was hoping for, and the lady complained that they were "junk"..so I had her mail it back and I refunded her. She left me a positive feedback. I relisted it, and it sold for way more than she had paid for it..and the new buyer didn't complain!

I haven't really shared details...but maybe I should now and let it be a lesson to each and everyone of you!

About three years ago, just before we moved, I was at work one day and I noticed what felt like a lump right on the top of my cheek bone. I have TMJ, so I really thought it had something to do with that. I really never paid much attention to it past that day. Well, about a year and half ago, while at my new dentist, I asked her about it and she told me to follow up with my GP. I didn't have a GP and really had no time to deal with getting that done right away. I was still dealing with DH's dad and all of his appointments and such.

So, time marches on, I still don't go to the DR. About a month ago i noticethe lump again...only it is bigger. I went to look in the mirror and you can vissibly notice the lump. Okay...what the heck! I started doing some reading and sure enough...I should have gone 3 years ago.

I am really going with the statistics at this point that it is all going to be okay. After talking to my DR today she agrees that it is a parotid tumor. She wanted to kick me for not getting it taken care of sooner. the biggest concern right now is getting a surgeon that can take it out without damaging the nerves in my face. She said the ENT I am seeing Thursday has done lots of these and he does beautiful work (less scar). But, after she spoke with him, they are slightly concerned with the rate of growth,but I refuse to listen to it right now...it will all be okay!

okay...enough of my crap! Off to workout!

So sorry that you are going through this. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and I pray that everything works out for you.

I bought a new camera lense from someone and they ended up sending me a used, refurbished lense. I complained to the person I bought it from and they refused to do anything to correct the situation, even though they admitted that their ad stated that it was a new lense. Basically, they said "oops". So, I filed a complaint with paypal. They immediately answered the complaint saying that since the buyer sent me "something", I couldn't get a refund- even though it wasn't as advertised. They said I could only file a complaint if the item wasn't shipped! I thought that was a load of crap and I've decided not to buy anything expensive through paypal anymore!

Seriously? They can't do anything because the buyer sent you "Something".. that is just so wrong! I can't believe Paypal would let the buyer get away with something like that!

 

[Haganfam5]

I just posted these on FB but for those of you who may not be on FB here is my latest:

Alice in Wonderland Vida:

reverse:

Snow white Vida:

I know they don't compare much to the things posted in the last couple of days but I am just in love with the Alice in Wonderland and Thomas Kincade fabrics! I better go bak and fix my top-stitching I just noticed it's a bit off on the Alice.....and I need to iron it with some steam..... Sorry about the terrible pics but it's getting late and I have so much to do. Trying to be quick!

 

[DisneyKings]

I just had an epiphany! And why it finally dawned on me when I wasn't even sewing, I don't know. Every time I have made the vida, the side panels were larger than the front & back. I've rechecked the pattern & gone crazy over this. I finally figured out it's b/c I don't put in the seam allowances & the sides must account for the seams in the front/back panels....right????

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I am shocked by this! And I'm so sorry you got taken on the deal. Did you use your credit card to pay with Paypal? That gives you some right too, if not too much time has lapsed.

I really just want to leave ebay behind, but that's were I continue to sell consistently the most stuff. Really, it's like picking my way through a minefield on a daily basis!

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!?

And, Mom2trk...have you tried your luck selling on Etsy? I really think your creations would do well there, and the fees are soooooo much better than eBay aka feeBay. Only 20 cents to list (no matter the price) and 3.5% commission on sales (no matter the price) Plus, you're working with a crowd that most often appreciates the handmade art whereas on eBay you sometimes get "bargain" shoppers that are just trying to find the best price and may not have such appreciate for your awesome work. At least that has been my experience with the two. I quit selling on eBay in 08 and have never looked back. And if I have slow times...I cruise the Alchemy section and see if anyone wants something custom that is within my abilities. It's pretty nice on that end. I'm an Etsy fan

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I haven't really shared details...but maybe I should now and let it be a lesson to each and everyone of you!

About three years ago, just before we moved, I was at work one day and I noticed what felt like a lump right on the top of my cheek bone. I have TMJ, so I really thought it had something to do with that. I really never paid much attention to it past that day. Well, about a year and half ago, while at my new dentist, I asked her about it and she told me to follow up with my GP. I didn't have a GP and really had no time to deal with getting that done right away. I was still dealing with DH's dad and all of his appointments and such.

So, time marches on, I still don't go to the DR. About a month ago i noticethe lump again...only it is bigger. I went to look in the mirror and you can vissibly notice the lump. Okay...what the heck! I started doing some reading and sure enough...I should have gone 3 years ago.

I am really going with the statistics at this point that it is all going to be okay. After talking to my DR today she agrees that it is a parotid tumor. She wanted to kick me for not getting it taken care of sooner. the biggest concern right now is getting a surgeon that can take it out without damaging the nerves in my face. She said the ENT I am seeing Thursday has done lots of these and he does beautiful work (less scar). But, after she spoke with him, they are slightly concerned with the rate of growth,but I refuse to listen to it right now...it will all be okay!

okay...enough of my crap! Off to workout!

I'm sorry to hear this!! I hope all turns out for the best

 

[mom2rtk]

And, Mom2trk...have you tried your luck selling on Etsy? I really think your creations would do well there, and the fees are soooooo much better than eBay aka feeBay. Only 20 cents to list (no matter the price) and 3.5% commission on sales (no matter the price) Plus, you're working with a crowd that most often appreciates the handmade art whereas on eBay you sometimes get "bargain" shoppers that are just trying to find the best price and may not have such appreciate for your awesome work. At least that has been my experience with the two. I quit selling on eBay in 08 and have never looked back. And if I have slow times...I cruise the Alchemy section and see if anyone wants something custom that is within my abilities. It's pretty nice on that end. I'm an Etsy fan

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!

 

[Diz-Mommy]

I hear ya! I've let my tie dye shop go in to vacation mode, mostly because I don't want to handle the chemicals while pregnant...but my sewing shop is pretty pittiful too. It takes a lot of energy, and I'm lacking these days

Sometimes in Alchemy you get bargain shoppers, so yeah they do exsist on Etsy too. When I decided to ditch eBay altogether, I sent all my past eBay customers a thank you note for their business stating I'd still be offering customs on Etsy. It turned out to really boost my first initial sales and help start a reputable feedback. I'm sure it's hard to leave since you've had your shop since 03 though and start all over with feedback stats and such. I know of some sellers that have reffered back to their eBay shops to show they have a good reputation as well.

The listings last a lot longer on Etsy too, 3 months, so you do have to "refresh" some listings from time to time or add new items to stay at the top of the search results. There are new quirks to learn with Etsy, but overall I think they have a more simple listing process and they don't gouge into your profits as much as feeBay does...plus you CAN leave negative feedback for buyers if need be.

 

[Cibahwewah]

What would you do?

I sold a dress on Ebay, for a lot less that I really wanted for it....the Epcot Minnie. Anyway, in the listing it says it's a size 6, and ask all questions before bidding and all sales are final. I used the Vida pattern in a size 7 with no seam allowances when I cut it...hence the size 6. Also it fits Lexie and she's a 6. Well I got an email from the buyer who wants a refund because she thinks I misrepresented the outfit, because it's big on her size 5/6 daughter. When she emailed me I told her Alexis was a solid 6. Not a seven, and not a 5...LOL, she wants her money back.
Do you all think I should send it... I feel bad for her, but duh...read the listing, if I had any doubt if it would fit and a refund was not offered, I would NOT buy it.
I'd love to know what you all think I should do...

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.

 

[mom2rtk]

I hear ya! I've let my tie dye shop go in to vacation mode, mostly because I don't want to handle the chemicals while pregnant...but my sewing shop is pretty pittiful too. It takes a lot of energy, and I'm lacking these days

Sometimes in Alchemy you get bargain shoppers, so yeah they do exsist on Etsy too. When I decided to ditch eBay altogether, I sent all my past eBay customers a thank you note for their business stating I'd still be offering customs on Etsy. It turned out to really boost my first initial sales and help start a reputable feedback. I'm sure it's hard to leave since you've had your shop since 03 though and start all over with feedback stats and such. I know of some sellers that have reffered back to their eBay shops to show they have a good reputation as well.

The listings last a lot longer on Etsy too, 3 months, so you do have to "refresh" some listings from time to time or add new items to stay at the top of the search results. There are new quirks to learn with Etsy, but overall I think they have a more simple listing process and they don't gouge into your profits as much as feeBay does...plus you CAN leave negative feedback for buyers if need be.

I get all of that. I know all the rational reasons. But the listings in my ebay store are "good til cancelled". Hardly any maintenance at all. But the fees are WAY higher. I'm like a drug addict.... I know Ebay is bad for me, but is so much easier to stay there!

The real problem is that I just spend so many hours at the sewing machine that I need the administrative part of it to be as easy as possible. And you can't beat the ebay system for tracking orders. When you print the label, it comes off your "to ship" list and adds the tracking. Etsy doesn't do that.

I have kind of looked at the higher ebay fees as paying for themselves in ease of administration.....

But they're pushing their luck with this last round of increases. They really are out of their minds.....

 

[livndisney]

I hear ya! I've let my tie dye shop go in to vacation mode, mostly because I don't want to handle the chemicals while pregnant...but my sewing shop is pretty pittiful too. It takes a lot of energy, and I'm lacking these days

Sometimes in Alchemy you get bargain shoppers, so yeah they do exsist on Etsy too. When I decided to ditch eBay altogether, I sent all my past eBay customers a thank you note for their business stating I'd still be offering customs on Etsy. It turned out to really boost my first initial sales and help start a reputable feedback. I'm sure it's hard to leave since you've had your shop since 03 though and start all over with feedback stats and such. I know of some sellers that have reffered back to their eBay shops to show they have a good reputation as well.

The listings last a lot longer on Etsy too, 3 months, so you do have to "refresh" some listings from time to time or add new items to stay at the top of the search results. There are new quirks to learn with Etsy, but overall I think they have a more simple listing process and they don't gouge into your profits as much as feeBay does...plus you CAN leave negative feedback for buyers if need be.

You are not kidding-I finally looked at some the "requests" on Alchemy. Some of them wanted a finished product for less than the materials would cost. I could not believe it! I guess I should jump on the bandwagon and start promoting my Etsy shop here. I have been on Etsy for a couple of years and have had for the most part good luck (I do have a odd "possible" sale going on right now LOL). But other than that things have been ok.

I do Ebay once in awhile to sell some of the things DD has outgrown, but that it about it. The fees are way too crazy. And Craigslist just scares me

 

[revrob]

I get all of that. I know all the rational reasons. But the listings in my ebay store are "good til cancelled". Hardly any maintenance at all. But the fees are WAY higher. I'm like a drug addict.... I know Ebay is bad for me, but is so much easier to stay there!

The real problem is that I just spend so many hours at the sewing machine that I need the administrative part of it to be as easy as possible. And you can't beat the ebay system for tracking orders. When you print the label, it comes off your "to ship" list and adds the tracking. Etsy doesn't do that.

I have kind of looked at the higher ebay fees as paying for themselves in ease of administration.....

But they're pushing their luck with this last round of increases. They really are out of their minds.....

You need a good BA!

 

[mom2rtk]

You are not kidding-I finally looked at some the "requests" on Alchemy. Some of them wanted a finished product for less than the materials would cost. I could not believe it! I guess I should jump on the bandwagon and start promoting my Etsy shop here. I have been on Etsy for a couple of years and have had for the most part good luck (I do have a odd "possible" sale going on right now LOL). But other than that things have been ok.

I do Ebay once in awhile to sell some of the things DD has outgrown, but that it about it. The fees are way too crazy. And Craigslist just scares me

You are not allowed to promote your shop here, but you can put your ebay or etsy id in your signature. So be careful....

 

[mom2rtk]

You need a good BA!

Thanks Shannon! I appreciate it.... but can I ask what a BA is????

 

[livndisney]

You are not allowed to promote your shop here, but you can put your ebay or etsy id in your signature. So be careful....

Oh trust me I know that rule. I don't even post pictures here. Heck I don't even have my etsy/ebay id in my signature. LOL

 

[LisaZoe]

Love, love, love, love; the Alice (1st and this one) is one of my absolute faves of yours! I so hope you postthe Emma variation on your blog really, really, really soon- I'm dying to try it with the closed back

I looked through the photos and it looks like I got some of each step except the final ruffle so I just need to find time to edit them and then write the instructions. Since I'm trying to get a new skirt pattern worked out, I don't know when the Emma tutorial will happen, though.

I just had an epiphany! And why it finally dawned on me when I wasn't even sewing, I don't know. Every time I have made the vida, the side panels were larger than the front & back. I've rechecked the pattern & gone crazy over this. I finally figured out it's b/c I don't put in the seam allowances & the sides must account for the seams in the front/back panels....right????

That's very true! I do add seam allowance but still find that the side panels end up a bit longer than the center section so I just trim it off. I think I added more seam allowance than was indicated so it throws things off. Luckily it's a very forgiving style for little deviations in cutting/tracing.

 

[LisaZoe]

Oh trust me I know that rule. I don't even post pictures here. Heck I don't even have my etsy/ebay id in my signature. LOL

 

[livndisney]

Hey Stranger! How are you? Is your little one getting as big as my little one?

 

[DisneyKings]

That's very true! I do add seam allowance but still find that the side panels end up a bit longer than the center section so I just trim it off. I think I added more seam allowance than was indicated so it throws things off. Luckily it's a very forgiving style for little deviations in cutting/tracing.

I usually line up the bottoms & trim at the top. It makes me feel better that someone of your sewing caliber has issues with it too! Thanks!

 

[LisaZoe]

Hey Stranger! How are you? Is your little one getting as big as my little one?

Hi! My little one isn't so little anymore. She's growing so fast! I can't believe she's already 8 and in 2nd grade.

 

[LisaZoe]

I usually line up the bottoms & trim at the top. It makes me feel better that someone of your sewing caliber has issues with it too! Thanks!

If I were doing something fitted/tailored, I'd be pickier about my seam allowance measurements. Of course I avoid fitted/tailored styles for that reason. I want sewing to be as stress free as possible so I don't worry if I need to trim a bit here or there as long as the finished garment looks good and fits as it should.