tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post1019723578242917251..comments2009-01-26T22:29:17.430-08:00GIRL'S GONE CHILDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07130764109593048451noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-77448923891393581312009-01-26T22:29:00.000-08:002009-01-26T22:29:00.000-08:00Seriously? SERIOUSLY?<BR/><BR/>Your dress is not original. It's a basic dress. If I wanted to make my daughter a dress, I would have cut it into a basic pattern, off the top of my head, and it would have basically looked like that.<BR/><BR/>I've seen tons of dresses on Etsy and eBay that look like both of these. <BR/><BR/>Really, it's the fabrics that make all those mommy-made products desirable and who makes the fabrics? Amy Butler, Michael Miller, Alexander Henry, etc, etc. Not any moms I know. Oh, except for Anna Maria Horner. That woman rocks. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, it's like making a skirt and saying someone copied the pattern. HOW MANY WAYS ARE THERE TO MAKE A SKIRT?!<BR/><BR/>In fact, it looks like the "copy" doesn't flare out in quite so exaggerated a fashion as yours.<BR/><BR/>Also, I keep watching you on Momversation, and I keep trying to like you, I swear. But the valley girl voice keeps me from taking you seriously. Why must it take soooo long for you to spit your thoughts out? I guess because you're a blogger and that gives you time. <BR/><BR/>I didn't even get here by choice! I thought "Rebecca Woolfe" was the name of a Canadian writer I know of in her 40s. <BR/><BR/>I will say that Fable is a pretty name and that your children are breathtakingly beautiful. Fable actually looks remarkably like my 3rd child.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-89625315561109137082009-01-08T21:22:00.000-08:002009-01-08T21:22:00.000-08:00Yours ia alot nicer! Its adorable. I'd love one for each of my daughters.larajean1http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395929933139783529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-77269541484913590782009-01-08T13:18:00.000-08:002009-01-08T13:18:00.000-08:00The new law is for products marketed to children under 12... so, CLOTHING, toys, etc. <BR/><BR/>Here is an article from the LA Times:<BR/><BR/>http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-thrift2-2009jan02,0,2083247.story<BR/><BR/>My local consignment shop has already stopped accepting new items and I could leave items at my local Goodwill but they would not give me a receipt for it because they said they'd probably have to end up throwing it in the trash soon. Not good news for our landfills, way to go government!Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-7728936982630357942009-01-07T16:26:00.000-08:002009-01-07T16:26:00.000-08:00yeah, I saw that same dress (pattern with similar fabric) on two different blogs - one of the bloggers started selling them too. They very well could have ripped off your design - the fact that its for sale in your hometown is pretty obvious someone got the idea from you though.Denise Karishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04409974216477051896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-58056017716245948392009-01-07T13:10:00.000-08:002009-01-07T13:10:00.000-08:00The buttons you used are simpler and more aesthetically pleasing but you really should press a garment while it's under construction and after it's finished. That big fold down the front of yours spoils what would otherwise be a cute little sundress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-25603663193952065452009-01-07T13:03:00.000-08:002009-01-07T13:03:00.000-08:00Hate to rain on your parade, but that simple design for a baby's dress has been around since fuh-evah!<BR/>If you look up old sewing patterns from the fifties there it is! bada-bing!<BR/>It probably goes back even further.<BR/>Did you really think you invented it yourself? Silly rabbit!<BR/>Oh and hey! The rick-rack sewn around the hem is cute and can be. You should copy that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-69737199766820746192009-01-07T12:40:00.000-08:002009-01-07T12:40:00.000-08:00I know its a standard pattern, but strictly speaking, it is illegal to use home sewing patterns for commercial purposes. Not sure how it can be monitored, but I reckon its part of the copyright regulations.Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-16133513356781969422009-01-07T04:28:00.000-08:002009-01-07T04:28:00.000-08:00The dress you made is adorable, but that pattern/style is the most generic baby dress pattern ever, and I doubt you're the first person to ever find that fabric appealing. If you shop on Etsy you'll find tons of baby dresses made from the same fabric in similar styles, are they all copying each other?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-53924259546420650152009-01-06T23:40:00.000-08:002009-01-06T23:40:00.000-08:00Could be total coincidence. I read your blog daily, because I enjoy your spirit and find your expressive talent beyond measure. Even if that person did 'copy' you, he/she appeals to a different clientele, more Type A, organized and balanced, an acknowledgement of artsy freedom without the real capacity to achieve it. I'll crush on both and say this...LOVES!Julsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-80122538535508364412009-01-06T20:10:00.000-08:002009-01-06T20:10:00.000-08:00To use the same fabric seems LAME, to say the least. And I can totally see why you feel narky.<BR/><BR/>But, the pattern/style isn't really original. Here in Australia, I have lots of friends with very similar looking tops for their little girls. I bought one myself for my little girl from a very talented Aussie designer.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to see Fable in her outfit!Averilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08936748403068715572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-46024541478825662312009-01-06T17:51:00.000-08:002009-01-06T17:51:00.000-08:00To have even used the same fabric is opretty damn cheesy. It's not like there aren't a ton of other fabrics out there. Sheesh.kittenpiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05215443551546036909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-28471735339443577792009-01-06T15:30:00.000-08:002009-01-06T15:30:00.000-08:00Kelly McCaleb wrote about similar copycats on her blog a while back...<BR/><BR/>http://kellymccaleb.typepad.com/my_happy_little_life/2008/08/be-true.htmlchickenjulienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-52434992328956078512009-01-06T13:57:00.000-08:002009-01-06T13:57:00.000-08:00but you know what? you have the cute baby girl that inspired the dress...<BR/>more info on what tracey (11:01) mentions at http://www.electricboogaloo.net/wordpress/archives/2009/01/05/human-sacrifice-dogs-and-cats-living-together-mass-hysteria/. <BR/>interesting. i had no idea about any of this.beyondhttp://beyondthewindow.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-59513971633878103632009-01-06T13:07:00.000-08:002009-01-06T13:07:00.000-08:00The buttons, people! Weren't all the lead issues with the toys on plastic ones? Look at all the plastic buttons that are on the market.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-78107952974067823222009-01-06T12:49:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:49:00.000-08:00I'm not sure where clothing comes into play in the wording. All of the fine ladies that I shop with have been sending out notices to regular customers about this. Sheila from Baby Go Retro has a better level of detail. She is on eBay and has her own site.Traceynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-29267354481753869462009-01-06T12:30:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:30:00.000-08:00That pattern is perfectly commonplace. That fabric may have come in spaces in the SoCal area. I'm sure there's some other disgruntled wanna-be baby fashion designers screaming foul at this one's http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5166292 line for imitating/jacking/stealing the exact same pattern and print.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-7937009674858724602009-01-06T12:14:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:14:00.000-08:00yours definitely looks a lot better though.. higher quality. at least you have that.skylanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07588940455383678405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-22184178934981305362009-01-06T11:14:00.000-08:002009-01-06T11:14:00.000-08:00I don't see how the government could possibly pass a law that kills small self-made local businesses creating one-of-a-kind goods.<BR/><BR/>I mean right..?<BR/><BR/>I didn't read anything on the site about clothing, either. Hm...GIRL'S GONE CHILDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07130764109593048451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-38926935244838334762009-01-06T11:01:00.000-08:002009-01-06T11:01:00.000-08:00It&#39;s absolutely rotten that someone stole your idea. Unfortunately (or fortunately) you are not going to have to worry about this happening after February 10th.<BR/><BR/>There is a new law that will be signed into effect on 2/10/09 that will mandate that all clothing aimed at children under 12 must be tested by a 3rd party for lead. This testing is prohibitively expensive and will effectively shut down the makret for unique &amp; handmade children&#39;s clothes. (The markets for both are huge on etsy and eBay as well as in smaller boutiques.) Here is the link to the details- http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/summaries/102brief.html. <BR/><BR/>If you would like to write your local House Rep in opposition of this law, here is another link: https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml. There is a movement to have this law amended to include only those manufacturers that produce at least 5,000 qualifying garments per year.Traceynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-34477746303434915012009-01-06T10:33:00.000-08:002009-01-06T10:33:00.000-08:00I've seen baby dresses in that pattern (maybe not the fabric!) for ages. Jumper and bloomer is pretty common duds for baby girls.Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01095333089894671383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-14732133392802049372009-01-06T10:08:00.000-08:002009-01-06T10:08:00.000-08:00My mom once told me: "Immitation is the highest form of flattery" after the kid beside me created an exact replica of my art project in art class. I so wanted to spill the Elmer's white glue all over his work...I am over it- I swear. Over it. Kinda. <BR/><BR/>Ask for your royalties. I am sure they should be coming to you in the form of attire for baby F for the next few years?Earth To Mother Shiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11076394402772267462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-89323534665807899562009-01-06T09:59:00.000-08:002009-01-06T09:59:00.000-08:00The ric rac on that knock off is gross.Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431210699000945731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-7830326024605179462009-01-06T09:55:00.000-08:002009-01-06T09:55:00.000-08:00It is cheap to copy someone else's idea after they blogged about it. And to use the same fabric???? Jeesh...at least mix it up a bit. That's really low. Perhaps if they had contacted you about it beforehand it would have made things a little more kosher? Either way, there's a million sundress patterns for babies--why did they have to pick the same one as you????jinxycatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-45778401792848660242009-01-06T08:53:00.000-08:002009-01-06T08:53:00.000-08:00I&#39;ve been making jumpers for MiniMe for over 2 years, now. Someone actually asked me to make some for them to sell in their store, so I looked into it. I would have had to pay a royalty, which was pretty steep, back to the pattern manufacturer. It didn&#39;t seem worth it. I have heard of people on etsy getting into trouble for selling things made from copyrighted patterns. I think you&#39;d have had to own the pattern &amp; fabric design to get all in someone&#39;s face. <BR/><BR/>I felt all, &quot;Man! GGC is doing what I am!&quot; when you made those for Fable. I think I commented on it. I think I even emailed you to say I was doing the same thing. So, I know how you feel. &amp; yes, I actually saw another kid walking through JoAnn&#39;s in almost the exact same jumper I made for MiniMe &amp; she freaked, too. <BR/><BR/>Sucks to be so cool people want to be like you. Kinda.hoppytoddlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908238288294828258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-51748428565967295832009-01-06T08:47:00.000-08:002009-01-06T08:47:00.000-08:00maybe you didn't "invent sundresses or oversize print"- but that is the exact same fabric. the EXACT SAME DRESS. coincidence? i think not. that is TOTALLY JACKED. I feel ya GGC. imitation is lame.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14091095836876649184noreply@blogger.com