Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy tale of a college student’s sewing side hustle gone awry. Our crafty protagonist makes custom dresses on the cheap for all sorts of fancy events. She’s got a pretty generous return policy, but one customer just might be trying to pull a fast one on her. ♀️ Did this girl really follow the rules, or is she just trying to get a free dress? Let’s dive in and unravel this thread of drama!
Sewing Savvy College Student’s Side Hustle

Not Quite Couture, But Customers Love It!

The Return Policy Rundown

A Dress Dilemma Unfolds

Customer Claims Cancellation, Wants Cash Back

Furious Fashionista Fights Back!

Worn Once, Can’t Be Resold ♀️

Technically Right, Morally Murky?

The Great Dress Debacle: Who’s in the Right?
Whew, talk about a fashion fiasco! Our sewing student thought she was being fair with her return policy, but this customer seems to be taking advantage. I mean, wearing the dress to a different event and then trying to return it? That’s just not cool. ♀️ But technically, the girl did follow the policy to a T. So is our seamstress in the wrong for refusing the refund? ♀️ The internet is buzzing with opinions on this one! Let’s see what the masses have to say about this dramatic dress debacle.
Charge a deposit and no returns, stand your ground

Sneaky teen tries to defraud seamstress with dress return ♀️

NTA calls out sneaky teen for trying to return worn dress

Teen tries to return used dress, comment defends seamstress’s policy.

Expert tip: Big retailers sew unreturnable tags on expensive garments. (NTA!)
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Sneaky teen tries to cheat seamstress, gets denied refund

Fair returns policy exploited, refund and policy change suggested.

Experienced seamstress advises on handling a sneaky return scam ♀️

Don’t mess with small businesses! NTA shuts down entitled customer

Helpful advice on handling tricky customers and protecting your business

NTA. Relatable experience at McDonald’s with entitled customers.

Strict return policy debated, consensus: NTA, girl takes advantage

Sneaky teen caught in a lie, seamstress not obligated

Generous return policy tested by sneaky teen, NTA wins.

Debating between NTA and ESH on sneaky teen’s return.
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Sneaky teen followed policy but still an a**hole. Legal advice given.

Firm but Fair ♀️ You’re not a department store, no refunds.

User defends seamstress and advises to update return policy

Sneaky teen tests seamstress’ strict refund policy

Avoid future problems by stating “no returns” policy upfront. NTA.

NTA questions seamstress’ return policy after sneaky teen’s scam.

Seamstress’ return policy tested by sneaky teen, NTA stands firm

Advice on legal requirements for return policy and dealing with difficult customers

Keep the money! Seamstress’ strict no return policy justified.

Advice for small business owners on setting sustainable pricing
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Seamstress gives advice on return policy and pricing.

Sneaky teen tests seamstress’ return policy, but NTA prevails ✂️
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Seamstress’ return policy backfires on sneaky customer, ESH
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Sneaky teenager tries to scam seamstress, NTA wins

Teen tries to exploit return policy, commenter says NTA.

Sneaky teen tries to break policy, gets caught. NTA.

Sneaky teen exposes loophole in seamstress’ return policy
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Fair judgment with friendly policy suggestion

Business owner faces criticism for strict return policy.

Return policy tested by sneaky teen, ESH in situation.

Straightforward solution to sneaky teen’s return attempt

Professional dressmaker defends strict return policy, #NTA

Fair judgment but flexible policy could avoid future conflicts

Fair judgment on return policy with room to improve.

Update your policy to prevent sneaky returns.

Legal loophole forces strict return policy, empathetic response offered
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Return policy woes: when does one become the a**hole?
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Customer accuses seamstress of being unfair with sneaky teen return

NTA defends seamstress’ strict return policy

Sneaky teen exposed? NTA suspected of lying about event

Sneaky teen tries to bypass seamstress’ strict return policy

Teen tries to loophole seamstress’ return policy, but is called out (NTA)

Sneaky teen exploits loophole in strict return policy. NTA.

Return policy abuse is not acceptable, NTA for enforcing it

Clear explanation of return policy, NTA sentiment.

Sneaky teen’s return policy scam gets served by seamstress

Protect yourself and your business: document everything!

Sneaky teen tries to return a used dress – NTA’s IG plan.

Refund policy criticized, but seamstress not at fault.

Seamstress’s return policy challenged by customer’s pre-worn dress return.

Seamstress denies refund for sneaky teen’s return request. NTA.

Clever suggestion to improve seamstress’s return policy.

Customer defends seamstress’ return policy, suggests change for better profits

Sneaky teen tests seamstress’ return policy, but NTA in the end.

NTA but return policy needs updating to avoid sneaky customers

Sneaky teen tries to return dress, but commenters say NTA

Sneaky teen tries to return worn dress, seamstress wins!

Seamstress enforces strict return policy, catches sneaky teen wearing dress.

Customer defends wearing dress and supports strict return policy

NTA customer tries to cheat seamstress, fair policy enforcement suggested

A loophole in the return policy tested by sneaky teen

Sneaky teen tests seamstress’ strict return policy, NTA claps back

Seamstress’ strict return policy defended, but warned of potential exploitation

Sneaky teen tries to scam a small business owner

NTA defends small business owner’s return policy
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No refund required for custom-made items unless faulty. NTA.

Sneaky teen’s deceptive return plan exposed. NTA in sight

Seamstress should drop strict return policy according to commenter.

Tailor receives support for strict return policy from fellow dress makers.

NTA, but update policy to deny return for wearing to event

Value of custom work questioned, no clear winner in argument.

Custom work means no returns, NTA has a point!

Strict return policy defended, custom dresses can’t be returned.
