Bummed out

[rtsmichele]

I just have to say. . . You didn't do something stupid. She did something mean and nasty!

Michele :-(

[patty58]

Connie, I am so very sorry that this happened o you. I have learned the hard way that there are lots of people out there who can't be trusted. You are one of the sweetest ladies I know. Hopefully something can be worked out.

[gypsyqueen]

or web site post it or pm it to me I will be sure not to buy anything ever even it it sells for a dollar.

[ArmaniMan]

Originally Posted by gypsyqueen

or web site post it or pm it to me I will be sure not to buy anything ever even it it sells for a dollar.

I would like to know too... because I know how wonderful Connies work and service are and I would NEVER support anyone who had done something like this.

[kalina82]

Connie i'm so sorry that a "friend" did this to you. Its inexcusable and i'd be talking to her about it, and looking for a lawyer or someone to help make her stop.

Your dresses are so adorable and so nicely made. I wouldn't want one made by anyone else even if its the same design. there is a difference and yours are better.

if she's selling here on YT can we have her screen name so nobody falls for her poor imitation dresses?

[SophieKatesMom]

Connie, I am sorry this happened to you.

I did look at your website and you do beautiful work, I see a ruffle vest in the watermelon pattern in Sophie Kates future. She will need it for vacation and I like her to only wear originals

[littlewhip]

Connie, Im very sorry your friend to advantage of your friendship and trust
I know i buy from many vendors here , one of my fav things to do is shop for my kids I sure hope this person is not trying to sell here, That would be so wrong IMO ~ No matter how hard she tryes to copy you, Remember your the original maker

[margaritaville]

Sorry, Connie. That was a down right nasty thing to do. She was no friend to take your designs. I'm sure everyone here would like to know if she is a member and passing your designs off as her own.

[Baby Blessing]

Originally Posted by Connie

I did something REALLY stupid a while back. I shared my dress pattern, detailed instructions and trade secrets of my business to a friend who said she would only be sewing for her own dogs. I did up step by step instructions, where I even included pictures with each step of making a dog dress. She was my friend...I love to help friends. Besides that, I spent many, many hours on the phone answering her questions and giving advice. I could go on and on, but I won't.

I started from scratch with my business and will admit that I do it because I can use the income. Over the years I have perfected my style dress, which was uniquely mine. I worked hard with no help from anyone.

Now I feel as if I have been kicked in the teeth. This person now has a website that she is advertising on all the yorkie sites. She has my style dresses, vests, ruffled vests on her website and even has the exact same prices on hers as I do mine. She even has the same packaging! I took pride in packaging my items to look professional. Now nothing about my business is unique any more.

If you can't trust a friend, who can you trust? I am so upset!

Hi Connie,
I'm so sorry this happened to you.
You are one of the Dearest ladies anyone could ever hope to have as a friend. Your friends are very Blessed to be fortunate enough to have someone like you in their life.
Your so dedicated in all you do to please everyone and to have this happen to you really is upsetting. I feel so bad that this happened to you, it is not right!!!!!
A saying I have always believed is so important in ones life is,

"do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

and then another that I feel really is true,

" we reap what we sow."

Connie, I know personally how you work very diligently to make each and every item you sell so special to those that are forunate to get from you, the time you spend on making items is unlimited to you as you want it to be the Best for Yorkie Talks furbabies. I also know the love you bestow on others as an individual, so many times you have gone out of your way to help someone in need. You are a very caring person, and Yorkie Talk is really lucky that you are a member here and one of it's OUTSTANDING vendors.

I am so sorry this individual took priority of doing what she did.... she lost the prize of her life.........being your friend. Your the best friend anyone could be gifted to have. God richly blessed Jack and I, you have reached out to me so many times this past year and lifted my spirits up when they were down.

Love you Dear Connie.

From us both, Patti and Jack and our Girls love you too.

[bettyeanne]

Connie, I am so terribly sorry that this has happened to you. I don't think there is much worse pain than to be hurt by a "supposed" friend. My Mother always taught me to be the bigger person and you will always be the winner in the end. All of us who know you, know that you are indeed the "bigger person" and you will win in the end. Noone who would do anything so dispicable will ever profit from cheating! God bless you, sweet lady.

[ourfirstyorkie]

I believe in Karma. That is how I get through some days/people.

Your dresses are beautiful and your customers know the difference.
Good luck to you.

[jencar98]

I've had a couple of details copied from my dress designs by another person but what was done to you, Connie is even worse! For someone to become a friend only to betray you this way is a low-life thing to do. I'm sorry this happened, I know it hurts.

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by kalina82

Connie i'm so sorry that a "friend" did this to you. Its inexcusable and i'd be talking to her about it, and looking for a lawyer or someone to help make her stop.

Your dresses are so adorable and so nicely made. I wouldn't want one made by anyone else even if its the same design. there is a difference and yours are better.

if she's selling here on YT can we have her screen name so nobody falls for her poor imitation dresses?

Connie, I'm sorry this happened. I can't imagine the betrayal you must be feeling because of your 'friend'.

I don't have a dress from Connie yet, but I've read so much about her excellent work that one of her dresses is very high on my want list. I will be certain that I order only from Connie when it's time.

Hugs,
Bonny

[Bizzymammabee]

wow...amazing how shady some folks can be. I am so sorry Connie. Honestly she can do her best to replicate it but god doesn't like ugly and what goes around comes around. So she will get her come uppance.

[maryeverett1]

I am so upset about this and think you should "out" this person so everyone knows who she is and what she did! You are truly one of the sweetest, kindest and most thoughtful people and for her to take advantage of you like this is inexcusable! I am so angry I could freak right now!! As far as packaging goes I can definitely help you change some things up so your designs and overall packaging looks different and blows hers outta the water!! :-) PM me or email me and let's chat! I will do anything I can to help you! So sorry that you have to feel so betrayed and hurt by someone you trusted! Just know that what goes around comes around especially since you were so kind as to help this friend learn in the first place. She should be ashamed that she has done this and you have every right to tell everyone her name!! Irate for you!! It's okay though because blessings come to those who are honorable, honest and helpful...that is you!! So hang n there!! We love you!! :-)