Can I cancel an order once it's been placed?
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Do you vend at Renaissance Faires?
We do not currently vend at Renaissance Faires. Our on-line catalog is currently the only place to acquire Crimson Gypsy Designs clothing.
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Do you have a printed catalog you can send out?
We do not have a printed catalog to send out. The photographs and descriptions in the on-line catalog are the best photos we have of our clothing - and the most comprehensive. Please feel free to print out any pages of our catalog for your PERSONAL use. You may not reproduce any of the pages within this website or use any of the images for any reason without prior written permission from Crimson Gypsy Designs.
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What methods of payment do you accept?
We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, Paypal, Personal Checks and Money Orders.
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How long does it take to receive an order?
Our Current Production Time is 4-5 weeks.
Production time changes throughout the year, depending on the season. We are typically busiest Spring through Fall and a bit slower in the winter.
Production time is also listed on every ordering page on our website as well as on our Shipping and Rush Service Information page.
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Can you tell me when my order is scheduled for production?
Generally, you can check the current production time on our catalog pages and count the weeks from the date your placed your order and that is approximately when your order will be scheduled to ship out.
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How far in advance should I place my order for my wedding/prom/renaissance faire, etc...?
We recommend placing your order a MINIMUM of 2-3 months in advance of any special date you need your clothing for. All clothing is MADE TO ORDER and we have several weeks to a couple of months of work booked in advance.
You want to be sure your clothing ships out at least a month in advance of your required date, to make sure everything arrives on time, fits properly and no adjustments need to be made. If you specify your wedding date is less than 2 months from the date you place your order, rush fees will be added to your order.
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Do you offer Rush Service?
Please contact us if you need your order before our current production time listed on our catalog pages. We are able to offer a very limited amount of rush service at this time on made-to-order items.
Please see our Shipping and Rush Service Information.
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Do you offer custom sizes?
We offer custom sizes on our corsets and doublets for people whom a standard size would not fit or who want a more personal fit. There is a minimum $50 custom size fee to adjust a pattern, and minimum $100 for a custom drafted pattern from scratch, depending on the complexity of the design. Please contact us for more information regarding custom sizes.
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Can I get rush servcie for custom sized clothing?
Rush service is never available on custom size clothing. Custom sizes require additional time to draft and fit the patterns and are not available on Rush Service.
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Can I send you my own fabric to use?
If you would like to send your own fabric to be used for a garment, please contact us. The price of the garment will be the lowest price listed for that garment - we do not subtract from the price of clothing for providing your own fabric. Providing your own fabric will generally increase the price of your clothing as you will be paying retail prices for the fabric of your choice. However, you are then guaranteed that you will have a garment completely unique to you and no one else will have your exact garment.
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I'm a perfect "Size X". What size bodice should I order?
Saying "Size X" really means nothing, as that is not based on measurements, but each manufacturer's idea of what "Size X" is. There are no industry standards. Every manufacturer makes up their own size specifications based on what their market demographic is. So, "Size X" from one manufacturer could be Size Y for another and Size Z for yet another. The more expensive the clothing, the larger/more generously it will be cut - they could make a 12 and call it a 10 to make customers feel better. The less expensive the clothing, the smaller it will be cut to save money and fabric. The point is, you need to take your ACTUAL measurements and provide them to get the best fit possible from your made-to-order clothing.
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I wear a bra size 36C (or whatever you wear), what size bodice should I order?
As with industry sizes, bra sizes are vague and not based on measurements. Every bra manufacturer is going to make their bras a different size and shape. Also, when you choose a bra size, you are adding some vague number to the band size, and doing some ridiculously complicated equation to figure your cup size. I need your ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS to determine what size you wear. Bra sizes, industry clothing sizes or anything that is NOT your ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS does not give enough information to determine your bodice size. Take your measurements with a tape measure and send me your measurements in inches. That is the ONLY way to determine your size.
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Can the size of my clothing be altered once it is made?
Our clothing is permanently finished with grommets at most of the openings and tons of top stitching. It would be near impossible to take the grommets out and adjust the size of a garment without destroying it. Our sewing methods are such that it would be much easier to create a new piece of clothing than to take something apart and alter the size once it is finished. Chemises and skirts are more flexible in the sizing and we do not feel it would ever be necessary to alter the size of any of our clothing once it is completed.
Please take accurate measurements and consult our Size Charts before placing your order. If you are still unsure which size you require, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you in choosing the appropriate size.
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What
if I lose weight after sending you my measurements?
If you are planning to lose weight after ordering your clothing, please visit a local tailor or seamstress and have your measurements taken professionally. This is much less expensive than paying for rush service, and much less stressful all around. With careful planning, a garment can be made for you to take your anticipated size into account. If your garment does not fit based upon the anticipated measurements you send, we are not responsible for the sizing inaccuracies. Standard size clothing can be returned, unworn, and you will receive a refund minus shipping charges and a 20% restocking fee.
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I have this idea for a dress...
I saw this dress in a movie...
If I sent you a sketch, could you make it for me?
Crimson Gypsy Designs only workw with our own patterns and designs. Depending on what you want, we might be willing to make alternations to one of our established styles to suit your desires.
Customizations to existing styles start at $50 and go up, depending on the complexity of the customizations.
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I have a medieval/renaissance wedding to go to in 2 weeks.
Can I have something made by then?
We now have in-stock items available to ship within 3-5 business days. Please see our in-stock page for our in-stock ordering page. UPS Next Day or 2nd Day Air can be arranged for additional shipping fees.
Two weeks is really not long enough to have made-to-order clothing completed and delivered. We may be able to offer Rush Service on a VERY limited basis for additional fees. Please contact us to request information about Rush Service availability if absolutely necessary.
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Do you accept returns or exchanges?
As our clothing is MADE TO ORDER, we do not accept returns, exchanges or do alterations on any of our clothing. Please make sure you measure and choose your size carefully before placing your order.
Please see our Ordering Information page for additional information regarding returns and exchanges.
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Can I cancel an order once it's been placed?
Orders can be cancelled up to the time they are put into the production schedule. Since our clothing is MADE TO ORDER, once your order is in the production schedule, and time has been put into making it, there will be a 50% cancellation fee for orders that have already been started.
Please see our Order Information page for more information regarding cancellation of orders.
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