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Subject: While I agree sellers should answer all questions, perhaps she was offended by the way the question was asked. For example, I teach my kids not to say, "Peas are disgusting" at the dinner table because it may make the person sitting next to them feel like, "What is wrong with me, I love peas." Personally I say if it looks good from where the judges are sitting, it doesn't matter what it looks like up close. The point is to get the judge to look at you. Nothing wrong with Author: hand guided. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 08:33:34am In reply to: tyia 's message, "Need opinions.I was at a feis looking for a "new"/used dress for my daughter. We saw one we liked form across the room, but up close the embroidery was strange. I think it was hand done or guided? When I asked the seller if it was done with an embroidery machine, she got upset and said of course, couldn't I tell? She said it was "digitalised" (unsure of the word). She got mad when I said I would think about it. Should digitalised embroidery look rough and uneven? What should it look like?" on Tuesday, March 20, 01:30:19am [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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Subject Author Date I agree with phrasing being important, but I would disagree somewhat about dresses only needing to look good from stage. People are paying a lot of money for these dresses, and quality is important. I did hand guided embroidery for many years, and it is absolutely possible to do nice, neat work freehand. It will never be as symetrical as good digitizing, but can still look beautiful. (NT) to the OP: no harm in asking, or with walking away if unsatisfied Tuesday, March 20, 09:33:56am A costume has one and only one function. That's to catch the judges eye. Of course it's then up to the dancer to keep the judges eye. While good workmanship is desireable a good design with less than desireable workmanship is a superior costume. (NT) -- Let's remember they're costumes not garments, Wednesday, March 21, 04:12:23am What about the audience at dance-outs (who are often a lot closer to the dancers than an AD). Aren't they important as well? -- mp, Wednesday, March 21, 10:45:05am I guess that is a matter of preference, but in this case we are not talking about a custom dress where the OP has already paid. It is a USED dress. If she doesn't like it, then she shouldn't buy it. I really don't know why she even posted here. -- -, Wednesday, March 21, 11:13:17am Why are you so defensive? This is the right place for the OP to ask her questions. I hope she learned something beyond the fact that her question irritated you. (NT) -- ??, Wednesday, March 21, 01:21:38pm I completely agree with you. That's what this board is for. Besides, these are not just costumes -- they're an investment. (NT) -- old DM, Thursday, March 22, 10:10:42am The current economy notwithstanding, investments go up in value. Unfortunately an ID dress will never be an investment, it is an (NT) -- expense., Thursday, March 22, 10:56:33am Well yes, you are right to a point. With today's economy however, if one of my customers ask my opinion I tell them the truth. If a dress is poorly made, not reasonably current or in good shape it's much more of an expense. I tell them to always consider resale value within reason. (NT) -- old DM, Thursday, March 22, 11:33:17am Very well stated and quite true. (NT) -- Agree Entirely, Monday, March 26, 03:52:28pm