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Made this 1950s apron from linen (the floral fabric), cotton poplin (the teal fabric) and vintage japanese cotton lace.
I'd made one previously, unlined (so, missing the teal cotton on the back) for my niece and someone I'd spoken to online a few times asked if I would make her one as she loved it. I am totally down to make people I know stuff for free because I like making things, I don't want all the things taking up my storage space and I really like when people appreciate my creations.
I paid for the fabric (linen ain't cheap), sewed it up, took about a day with cutting times included, then paid for the ridiculous postage from Aus to USA.
How did she respond? "It's cute but it's a bit small".
It's a decorative apron, with a tie on the back, it's not meant to completely cover you like a workshop apron or a dress.
Secondly, she gave me her measurements so if it's "a bit small" maybe she should have given me the correct measurements?
I'm so disheartened. I love making things for people and then people like this come along and just kill the enjoyment for me.
Please feel free to share your stories of people being unappreciative of your work/art so I can feel a bit less alone with this poopiness.
I was so pround of how this one turned out too.
It doesn't like to sit flat so looks crooked in these pics.
Even has a little heart shaped pocket.
On me. I'm 5 foot 7.
wazztastic
Looks good, dude. Fuck that person.
ThisNameIsNotAboutYou
As someone small, I'd happily have it! As long as you wouldn't be offended if it's used for 90% baking, 10% sexy times...
goddamimgur
This is a fucking sexy ass, "Pretending to be a 50s housewife for the bf/gf/hubbie/wife" apron. Fuck. Its gorgeous.
jwillustrat
Send her a bill for your time and material costs.
Chrixzy
well this is awesome, I love it :D
LastStickOfRAM
That is a pleasant looking creation. You did good. And of course, we cannot please everyone, which is not our fault. Keep up the fine work.
Snooj
If you make things for people for free your only payment will be disappointment.
IveGotToStopUsingThisUsername
#choosingbeggars
Toodamagedtocare
That apron is absofuckinglutely stunning. Don't you dare let anyone tell you otherwise. I am sorry some people are so unappreciative. ?
BallsDeepinaDragonscloaca
I was confused as fuck about what it was on the hanger. Lol
MyFavColorIsGlitter
That person never learned graciousness, instead focusing on entitlement.
SharkosaurusRex2025
ChodoSagginss
I can appreciate and respect the craftsmanship, it's very pretty. That said, it could also be SUPER sexy.
Sonicschilidogs
Id take one, but I'm a fat, hairy, man, so it's probably for the best that I don't
LlamaFan
I think you should wear whatever you want. Know what, you'd be adorable in this.
VagisilToothpaste
I bake, and most of what I make for other people, who don't always pay me, goes 100% unthanked. It is not a nice feeling.
fedeColorTerror
Same. Made a cake for a "friend" for free, took me one day do decorate it. Added cookies that she wanted. Not even a thank.
downwithJesus
That's cute as heck! You did a great job
Retronyx
No appreciapron
Genriah
You.. I like you.. +1
0RumRunner
This comment doesn't have nearly enough upvotes :D
ClassyNerdySexy
I clicked off this post just as I read your comment and came back to give you an upvote. Well done.
TinyOctopus
Tiny Octopus would wear that proudly with nothing else on to make pancakes and bacon for his special someone.
HelaSisterOfThor
This is gorgeous!!! I'd happily buy something from you and pay for it! I've been wanting an apron but I want something pretty!
DeeDoubleYu
Oh man, we have a phrase in my group of friends (creatives) "They're using me like a fuckin pencil." for when clients get way too critical.
DeeDoubleYu
I really like the picture of it laid out flat btw, super satisfying pattern/design.
rubydust
Fabric- especially linen- is not cheap. I’d be PISSED if I paid for postage and they had the nerve to do that.
MobileKeepsMessingUp
Yeah, I want to make a very breathable summer corset and I'm cringing thinking about the material cost already...
rubydust
Ps this is really nice and cute. Extremely tasteful.
haygood11
I used to design clothes for ppl.I stopped when ppl couldn't understand the amount of work/ time put into it does not mean wish.com prices
DasCorporal
Had a guy come in to my barbershop. Says he wants to change his style up from brushing it forward to now a side part. Shows me a picture..
DasCorporal
.. so I cut his hair. He then proceeds to stand up, look in the mirror, and brush his hair forward and complain it doesn't sit right...
DasCorporal
Myself, and the two senior barbers in the shop try explaining why, how his hair is cut just like the picture he showed me, and asking him...
DasCorporal
... if he plans on still combing it forward instead of like the picture (it is an easy fix). Finally after 20 minutes of this, he leaves.
IMakeThingsOnOccasion
Mafdet28
Don't let it get to you, that apron is gorgeous! Advice for future though, don't do stuff for free, unless it's for charitable cause.
skippieelove
Wait....she did it for freeeee?!? ? Oh that precious little thing.
Cats2cats
As someone who cooks would adjust the upper part to be a little wider. With beauty I need functionality. As far as style & fabric ????.
IMakeThingsOnOccasion
Yeah it's a decorative apron in white linen, I wouldn't cook with it lol
necrojoe
My GF sells on Etsy. Someone gave her a 1 star review because it didn't come in cute gift packaging. None was requested, nor 1)
necrojoe
was there any mention of packaging at all anywhere on the site. She loved the item, said it arrived super quick, and the price was good...2)
necrojoe
but still gave a 1-star rating because she expected something that was never shown or mentioned. end)
necrojoe
OK, so not "end".... The annoying part is that we only had 3 reviews at the time (we're up to 15 now), so that hurt the rating big-time!
IMakeThingsOnOccasion
I would be devastated if that happened. That's awful.
UpvoteGenerator
I paint windows for a living. I spent three months painting at Amazon wear houses and didn't get paid. I'm owed 3k.
UpvoteGenerator
I sued. I won. And I still haven't been paid. I'm kinda over window painting murals now. Everyone wants a ton of work for penny's.
IllBeOverAt5
She complemented the appearance and gave an opinion about the fit. I wouldn't take it as an insult
provocativeyodeling
But she already knew what she was getting AND it was a gift that a lot of effort went in to! That's a very unkind way to respond, imo
IMakeThingsOnOccasion
It was a gift, she didn't say thank you, just complained. Apparently by small she actually meant short. It's a short apron.
ItsNotSimonItsSimonWithAnE
Exactly. It’s not an insult to the work done.
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ItsNotSimonItsSimonWithAnE
I wouldn’t as for a refund but maybe you could make one hotter and put a disclaimer that it’s not taste tested so they get what they get
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ItsNotSimonItsSimonWithAnE
That wouldn’t be a bad idea. Removes your liability. Sorry you have to deal with dumb people
DongPuncher
I'm an artist too. Theres nothing like feeling all the motivation sucked from your body over people like this
Sugarbritches21
Is your user name your profession? ?
SharkosaurusRex2025
Shit, that's funny!!!
eggmuffin
Customer: "I want a different font on this poster." Artist: "Woe is me!" You see how ridiculous that is, right?
OmikronWeapon
except it's: "I love your stuff, make me one" without any details. and after it's done "that's not what I wanted, make it different"
DongPuncher
I'm actually amazed how tone deaf this comment is
DongPuncher
The person in the post literally didnt pay for it? It was a gift so the critique is kinda fucked up
eggmuffin
The point was that no artist worth the title would go to pieces over negative feedback. Especially of this gentle kind.
DongPuncher
No one said they broke down, I'm saying its a specific kind of hurt when you get critiqued over a gift.
eggmuffin
I think they're both equally petty.
glovelyday
This could become my fetish...
notagudnoodle
Ew
IMakeThingsOnOccasion
...frilly aprons that aren't appreciated by the recipient? That's oddly specific.
jengelke
Disappointment...well...*zip*
MotherofCoeurls
Remember the guy who commissions art of tons of rich, white women buying cart loads of white bread
JambaJoose01
WorkerLurker
If it’s unwanted I’d buy it. My wife loves teasing me in things like this.
Wobblestone
Tell me more about how it wasn't her size...
AuralOcean
It just didn't quite fit. It was a little snug around the waist.
Wobblestone
AuralOcean
And guess what else? The skirt portion was just a little too far past the knee for her liking.
IIikethecutofyourjib
As someone with 6 aprons, thst is GORGEOUS. Do you have an etsy???
Terrencefartbubblerfromdistrictnine
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PlatypusShankie
Ha! I am also sometime with six aprons, and happy to aquire another. This one is totally something I'd add to my collection. ?
Soufange
I have a couple aprons and I always get sad when I only remember them after I'm done with chores
IIikethecutofyourjib
Omg right? Sometimes though, I'll wear one with pockets around the house to hold ky phone etc while listening to music. A lot of girls
IIikethecutofyourjib
Clothes have small or jo pockets and the aprons come on and off so easily it's so nice!
IMakeThingsOnOccasion
Not selling anything I sew yet. Might consider it down the line.
chonkycats
I'd buy one!
plusonefororegonians
I’d buy one for me and pay postage to USA! I absolutely love this!
rainbowsandunicorns575
Please let us know how we can buy one.
Catleese
Relevant username
imstormtrooper
It’s beautiful and you should be proud!
WanagoRed
This^^^^
HillCountryRambler
That's cool, please do consider it. My daughter would love one, and I love supporting artists. This is amazing, @OP.
Catterverse
Anyway we can be updated when you do start selling your art? I'd very much like to buy one!
lovinginthemoonlight
Please keep me in mind if you do decide to! This is THE apron of my kitchen dreams!
8Evelyn8
. I'll definitely buy one. Lemme know circa prices and I'll start saving!
PrincessSnugglebutt
I would totally buy one also
Avrune
It's very well made, I recommend an Etsy for you. You don't have to take orders, just make em whenever and post them.
Ikindawantsoup
You should, this is beautiful!
KinkyAsFuck
Oh my gosh please do!! I love this! I want one so bad!
Xxd3caying4uxX
People would def buy, I want something like this for my gf
CaptainJackSbarro
Let us know if you do! I'd be interested in buying one!
lynxBeast
Turn your spite into profit this is the way!
sukerpunch69
Please do! I would totally buy one from you. I have been looking for a 50s style apron!!!
Kittyvonmeowser
I would love to purchase one from you. If you're interested in making another one to sell let me know. It's gorgeous!
Pyper212
Username checks out ?
Novakitty
I'd buy one for my wife!
LordReptar
Same!
Snausagebort
I’d buy his wife!
TheOnlyOriginalScreenNameLeft
I would absolutely buy one for my wife.
Vanessamonet
not lucky enough to have a spouse, so I’d buy one for this persons wife too!
Jadenyuki1121hi
I'd buy one for me. I need this
grimeyandslimey
You could make a killing
IMakeThingsOnOccasion
I don't think you know the profit margin or lack thereof on handmade stuff lol