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Bummed out 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! |
Connie, I am sorry that you feel hurt. Your dresses are simply adorable and you have made a great name for yourself. Sorry you feel betrayed :( |
Wow that is unbelievable! She is not much of a friend, I am so sorry she took advantage of you! |
That is just unbelievable that a friend would do that to you. You have an awesome talent and do beautiful work and that is just not right. I just recently started making dresses and vests and I made my patterns too. I would be so upset if someone did that to me. I hate that you found out the hard way she wasn't much of a friend. That is so just not right. |
Connie, I am so sorry this person did that to you. I hope she doesn't come on here and try to get business. I totally believe you reap what you sow. She lied to you and it will bite her in the bootie! It is very hateful for a person to steal your creations and then try to profit from them. Shame on her! |
I'm sorry I know it hurts when someone betrays a trust. Just remember what goes around comes around. Have you spoken to this friend about this? May be it would make you feel better if you at least told her how hurt you feel. |
I am so sorry! Why would someone think that's okay??? I just don't get it. Personally, I would keep the emails and whatever records you have in case you decide to take action later. One idea though. I know several people who are making an income selling pdf patterns and downloadable instructions along with video tutorials that take you step by step through it. Basically, consider what you did for her as a product in addition to your clothing that you make. AND...I am very sure that your quality is better and you know all of the little tips and tricks that make your work completely unique to you. Stay one step ahead with designs and fabrics. You have class, and that's something she obviously doesn't have, so your work will always be better. But, I do know how you feel. It's tough when you trust in someone and they let you down. :( |
aww how hurtful. Im sorry for you. Your dresses and vests are really nice. |
oh man Connie - I know how much work you put into your designs and site - there has to be a way to stop her from copying everything you did- it would seem copyright infridgment - but again - I don'[t know enough about this :( Would taling to an attorney hekp do uou thiink ? There is a big differece in personal use and making an internet site duplicating someone elses site to profit especially when yours has been up a long time and she;s now copying and infridging on YOUR source of income - shd lied big time and there has to be recourse where you can get that site taken down since it's a copy of yours I'd def talk to an attorney - espeially one who specializes in internet infridgment someone else may know better and guide you but you are on the winning side of this mess - what a terible frirend ! |
Dear Connie, that was a rotten thing for a friend to do. Your work and reputation for quality and uniqueness speak for themselves. You did something out of the kindness of your heart for a friend and now this person is trying to take business from you. I hope they reconsider and try selling elsewhere. Hugs |
thats terrible :( Im really sorry! I hope they dont try and come here and sell :thumbdown |
Connie, I am so sorry that you were betrayed and taken advantage of. I truly believe that your friend has lost so much by doing what she did. Friendship is more important and one day she will be sorry. I know how much your hurting right now and I just love your dresses and I especially loved your sweet personality and love that you put into your sales and that I am sure she cannot copy!!! |
Wow, that's pretty low. I've just had a friend let me down recently, so I feel your hurt. Sounds like you have quite a following here, so I doubt she'll hurt your business. Stay strong.:) |
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I have no idea of who you are talking about, but that is not cool:thumbdown to copy the exact thing of what you are making and everything, that is plain wrong:mad:, sorry Connie that happened to you, did she told you in the beginning what was her plans? either way not cool, I have a friend that she copy me a lot, to be honest it bugs me somentimes, even I think I should be proud that someone want to imitate me, so I can't imagine it will be for business purpose uggg:( |
I just have to say. . . You didn't do something stupid. She did something mean and nasty! Michele :-( |
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. |
her name 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. |
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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 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 :) |
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 :) |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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 |
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. |
Irate!!! 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!! :-) |
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