PLEASE HELP....fabric....

[Former_Member]

I have a customer who is asking if she sends me fabric to make a dress would that be ok??
I really don't want to so that because of the price of my dress in my shop, BUT want to make her happy and would love a sale....

I'm not sure what to say or do....
any suggestions who be appreciated!!

thank you!

[lyttlesister]

I just say I want to just stick with selling what is made.becasue if she doesnt like the end product you owe her for the fabric.And I find people who want special things are a problem in the end. That is why I dont make older than a newborn size.I get complaints because some kids have a big head and some dont.So in the end I just say I just stick with what I have in stock.Maybe you can ask her to send you a picture of the fabric and you may have seen it in your fabric store.

[Former_Member]

thank you for the advice :)

[monkeyandfriends]

I wouldn't do it because of the CPSIA rules and the FTC laws. You need to know where something came from. If you put your label on it, it becomes your responsibility.

[Former_Member]

Ahhhh good point. Thank you monkeyandfriends. :)

[missymaetutus]

I agree with all of the above....someone wanted me to do that with tulle they had already bought to make a tutu and wanted me to make it from that. I just didn't feel comfortable, incase I goofed on HER tulle....

[SewFrivolous]

I take those kinds if orders all the itme, and have never had a problem. I understand the issues discussed above. Those are all good points. However I have several clients that send me fabric regularly. I do not place a label inside these dress and charge for the amount of time it takes me to complete. Make sure you tell them the amount of fabric you will need to complete the entire order.

It's a judgement call and you should do only what you feel comfortable with, but I thought I'd give you another view.

[Former_Member]

thank you sewfrivolous