SharpSewing

Dear customers,
Please read the descriptions of ALL items carefully BEFORE you buy. When in doubt CONTACT ME before placing your order. I am happy to answer all and every question you have. I allow you to cancel your order within 24 hours free of charge if you ordered by mistake.
Purchasing something, and then leaving a nasty review after the fact, when it is not what you thought is unkind, and not needed. I will do my very best to make what you want, and if I cannot, I am more than happy to refer you to someone who can meet your needs.
I run my shop by myself because I want to make beautiful things, I charge money because I need to cover my costs.
I am very excited to announce the first set of ready to wear costume for sale. These are beautiful, unique, high quality items, that will make your dancer look and feel beautiful. The costumes are complete, exquisitely decorated with handmade decorations, high quality trims, beads and finishing techniques and come with a matching headpiece. Domestic US shipping is included in the price.
Ready to wear costumes are sold as-is, "what you see is what you get", so read the descriptions carefully. If you have any questions please contact me first!
The free shipping is for domestic US orders ONLY. If you are ordering outside the US, please contact me, as additional charges WILL apply for international shipping. Your country may charge IMPORT duties. I have no control over this, but can advise you as to what they can be depending on the country. Please contact me, before finalizing your order, to avoid any misunderstandings. All sales of ready to wear and custom items are final and once you have received, worn and/or altered a costume it cannot be returned and I cannot give you a refund, NO exceptions. I do NOT ship costumes out before full payment plus the shipping has been received,
When in doubt CONTACT ME before placing your order.

While I will still occasionally make custom items, I require a minimum of 8 weeks from the date of placing an order, plus a signed contract outlining all conditions. I require a measuring session in person or virtually, and 1 to 2 fittings preferable in person or virtually. The costume, and all shipping must be paid in full before I will send it out. No Exceptions.
Once we have agreed upon a design, fabrics etc. (this can sometimes take 2-3 weeks of back and forth), you will be required to sign a contract and make a non-refundable down payment of 50% of the cost. Should you wish to make changes after I have started on your costume, this can only be done after a new contract is signed, a new delivery date agreed upon, and there will be an additional cost. If I feel that these changes cannot be made in a timely manner, you run the risk of my declining to make them. This is why that discussion period before placing your order is so important. I want you to have a good experience, but to give you the quality and service I am happy with I need to be able to deliver that. That means that I reserve the right to decline your order.
SharpSewing offers high quality, professional ballet and stage costumes in adult and child sizes, along with head pieces, crowns and hats. Please inquire about complete costumes, dance skirts, tights, men's coats and dance boot toppers, an affordable alternative to custom made dance boots.
We cater to both the traditional and non-traditional dancer, because everyone deserves to feel beautiful.
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