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Re: Turning down business
DIR By: Dazi
Date: December 9, 2019, 11:26 am
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Honestly, for what she wants done, it might be kinder to let her
know a brand new jacket will probably be less expensive than
altering/reconstructing this one.
You may also need to be more exact. "We offer basic hemming,
zipper/button repair and this would require completely
deconstruction of the garment, a pattern made, then
reconstructing the garment. This is not able to be done by
anyone here, go to place we recommended."
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Re: Turning down business
DIR By: lowspark
Date: December 9, 2019, 11:55 am
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--- Quote from: cymbaline246 link ---
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> [quote author=Aleko link=topic=1431.msg43409#msg43409
date=1575877413]
> [quote]Sounds like she's trying to get out of paying the cost
of custom work.
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That's possible. But also possible that she really hasn't got a
clue about how clothes are put together and how it is (or isn't)
possible to alter them, or indeed anything about sewing in
general; all she knows is that this garment is currently not how
she wants it to be, and she presumes that anyone who can sew can
surely change it to what she does want.
[/quote]
This is it. She even said, "If I was doing it, I'd just ____. I
just don't know what to do about the lining."
[/quote]
To this, I would respond with a shrug and say, "You know what?
Neither do I! You should take it to someone who does."
And yeah, no, don't quote her any price, high or low.
Do y'all have the name of someone you can refer her too? (That
might help redirect her.) Or just say, "I think you can google
'custom tailor' or 'custom seamstress' to find someone qualified
to help you."
But in the end, I think you said it beautifully in your OP:
--- Quote from: cymbaline246 link ---
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> "We do basic alterations here. I'm not qualified to take on a
project like this."
>
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And if necessary, keep repeating, "I'm not qualified to do
this."
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Re: Turning down business
DIR By: NewHomeowner
Date: December 10, 2019, 6:01 am
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--- Quote from: TootsNYC link ---
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> I suppose someone could simply rip out all the stitching and
treat the resulting pieces as though they were the fabric for a
new coat. But that's more work than making one from scratch.
>
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It's also more expensive than simply buying a new coat.
I once had someone contact me because she used to be a size 20,
then lost a lot of weight and wanted all of her clothing taken
down to her new size - 10. I had to tell her that it was
cheaper to just buy new clothing. Non-sewing people simply
don't understand.
#Post#: 43505--------------------------------------------------
Re: Turning down business
DIR By: Rose Red
Date: December 10, 2019, 10:17 am
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I just want to comment that you're not "turning down business."
To me, it sounds like you're making a smart business decision
because you're not qualified and can end with disastrous
results.
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Re: Turning down business
DIR By: Winterlight
Date: December 10, 2019, 11:54 am
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--- Quote from: cymbaline246 link ---
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> [quote author=Aleko link=topic=1431.msg43409#msg43409
date=1575877413]
> [quote]Sounds like she's trying to get out of paying the cost
of custom work.
--- End Quote ---
That's possible. But also possible that she really hasn't got a
clue about how clothes are put together and how it is (or isn't)
possible to alter them, or indeed anything about sewing in
general; all she knows is that this garment is currently not how
she wants it to be, and she presumes that anyone who can sew can
surely change it to what she does want.
[/quote]
This is it. She even said, "If I was doing it, I'd just ____. I
just don't know what to do about the lining."
Those of you who sew know this is akin to saying, "Of course I
can build my own house. I just don't know how to install a
decorative cover on the light switch."
She wants an oversized, double breasted long coat turned into a
fitted single breasted jacket. And she wants the pockets, cut
into the front and rendered useless by shortening the coat
"moved." And she likes the long roll line on the lapel, but she
wants the snaps moved up which will shorten it.
[/quote]
Yikes. I am a basic seamstress, and I looked at the description
and winced repeatedly. It isn't going to happen the way she
wants, and she will hate the results. She'd be better off
finding someone who does custom work and getting a new garment
made. It would also most likely be cheaper in the end.
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Re: Turning down business
DIR By: oogyda
Date: December 10, 2019, 1:48 pm
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I understand her wishes. I have had a few garments that I've
made into other things simply because the fabric is that
remarkable. But, those were my own things done for my own use
that I approached with the attitude of "Even if it doesn't work
out, at least I tried."
I don't think I'd even contemplate doing attempting it for
someone else.
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Re: Turning down business
DIR By: BeagleMommy
Date: December 10, 2019, 2:47 pm
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I would just keep telling her: "I have told you several times
that I am not qualified to do this work. I would not want to
damage your garment because I lack the skills to do what you
want. I recommend XYZ company to do this type of work."
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Re: Turning down business
DIR By: TootsNYC
Date: December 10, 2019, 4:11 pm
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you might get her to let go of her dream if you offer her
copious sympathy, and admire the garment with her, etc. And then
delivery the "no" again.
It's what I did when my kids wanted a toy. I'd admire it with
them, and acknowledge their yearning, and maybe even yearn a
little alongside them. And then say, with a markedly regretful
tone, that we couldn't buy it today.
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Re: Turning down business
DIR By: Hanna
Date: December 10, 2019, 5:38 pm
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How about you act a bit crazy and yell, “I’m a seamstress, not a
magician!” I’m picturing you doing this in some kind of man’s
50’s Brooklyn accent while waving your hands around and
muttering to yourself.
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Re: Turning down business
DIR By: Rose Red
Date: December 10, 2019, 6:11 pm
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The thing is, what she wants may very well be possible if she
contact the person the OP recommended. I don't know why she's
resisting and would rather pin her hopes on someone who says
they don't have the skills.
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