tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412309426046613811.post704146944282788341..comments2023-12-28T01:01:52.704-08:00Comments on Eleen Fashions: Last Day....goal not set upset customers and alterations woesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412309426046613811.post-88126425571771539982011-05-10T05:10:59.901-07:002011-05-10T05:10:59.901-07:00Wow, I think some people have a dream dress style...Wow, I think some people have a dream dress style they like but the reality is it won’t often fit them because of their shape. I love 50s dress but I have a big butt, so a full tulle skirt, if cut too low is a disaster.Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205736411743186483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412309426046613811.post-53816092692603493202011-05-02T21:58:58.916-07:002011-05-02T21:58:58.916-07:00Hi Nancy. I am now your first follower of your blo...Hi Nancy. I am now your first follower of your blog...um better post something now.<br /><br />I bet we have crossed paths. Thanks so much for your comments.Eleen Fashionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896773859289459137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412309426046613811.post-3544022105926713342011-05-01T22:14:23.015-07:002011-05-01T22:14:23.015-07:00I have done a fair amount of sewing for others, bu...I have done a fair amount of sewing for others, but only when they are local and they can try the dress on during construction. I honestly don't know if I would ever attempt to sew for someone with just their measurements as bodies are so different, plus sometimes people just don't measure correctly. Since you seem to have mostly happy customers, I'd say you are doing very well. <br /><br />PS - I enjoy reading your blog. I live in Portland so I feel like I must pass you in the local fabric stores sometimes.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426889465474016623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412309426046613811.post-66476731507593917122011-05-01T09:22:45.423-07:002011-05-01T09:22:45.423-07:00I appreciate all of your perspectives on this and ...I appreciate all of your perspectives on this and I was afraid to hit post thinking it may come off kind of harsh and I hope that I have not offended or scared off anyone. Sometimes when I post things I notice that I lose a one of my few followers and I wonder was it something I said?<br /><br />I do believe there is good and bad sewing clothing for others and it can’t always be good. I’m just sharing my experiences and am grateful that 98% are good. <br /><br />sorbet: get sewing. After this month my schedule is thinner and I'm going to keep it that way. The only sun light I see is through a window right now.Eleen Fashionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896773859289459137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412309426046613811.post-27376843144652167702011-05-01T08:03:31.245-07:002011-05-01T08:03:31.245-07:00Firstly, I can't believe you managed to get th...Firstly, I can't believe you managed to get that many dresses done in a month, I barely manage one! Also I agree with Karen, if a bridesmaid doesn't like the style of the dress that is not your problem, she should have taken it up with the bride. Even if you did alter it, it might make it look too different from the other dresses and then she will be odd one out and I doubt the bride will like that. I would say maybe contact the bride and ask if she is happy with them first. I think they are beautiful.sorbetsurprisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03641390039457024522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412309426046613811.post-47649613282742650762011-05-01T01:17:31.239-07:002011-05-01T01:17:31.239-07:00From the perspective of a hopefully future custome...From the perspective of a hopefully future customer of yours, I would say it sounds like some of these customers are taking advantage of your niceness. If the one bridesmaid doesn't like the style of the dress, she should take that up with the bride and not you. Even the best-fitting dress won't look good on everyone's body. Those blue bridesmaid dresses were super cute, btw! <br />Also, I think you are totally right in saying that alterations should not include style changes. It's really nice of you to offer alterations, but I think it's more than reasonable for you to charge if it's more than a sizing issue.<br />anyway, hope all of the fun puppy activity cheers you up! :) Sounds like you are doing awesome despite all of the customer drama.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04574174577348094968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6412309426046613811.post-50063656678916275002011-04-30T23:46:48.908-07:002011-04-30T23:46:48.908-07:00Wow, that sounds exhausting! I think the rough par...Wow, that sounds exhausting! I think the rough part of selling clothes (custom), is that you will have people who are not happy with how something looks/fits on them. That's why I'm scared to buy clothes online - for fear that I won't like it or it will fit bad on me.<br /><br />I can understand wanting to do what you can to make a customer happy, but how many times are you having customers ask for alterations. Part of me feels if someone wants something altered, taken in, shortened, etc. I would charge. I can't tell if you are charging extra for that. <br /><br />I think you gotta draw the line at some point.ijhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873259537723571479noreply@blogger.com