LauriesGiftsBiz
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
Most items [aprons, purses, baby blankets, etc.] are individually handmade AFTER an order is placed, and it takes time to create them. Processing time on made-to-order items is currently 1-2 weeks. *Customized aprons (for which the fabric must be ordered) may take longer if there are any delays in receiving fabric from the suppliers.
Need something sooner? I do have a few aprons which are already sewn & READY TO SHIP. https://etsy.me/2MJPn6F (If the item does NOT say "ready to ship" in the title, it still needs to be sewn.)
I am sewing & shipping orders as fast as I can-- but postal delays after shipment are beyond my control. Thank you for your patience and understanding if you must wait longer than usual to receive your order.
Thanks for stopping by-- BOOKMARK this page to easily find my shop again!
Announcement
Most items [aprons, purses, baby blankets, etc.] are individually handmade AFTER an order is placed, and it takes time to create them. Processing time on made-to-order items is currently 1-2 weeks. *Customized aprons (for which the fabric must be ordered) may take longer if there are any delays in receiving fabric from the suppliers.
Need something sooner? I do have a few aprons which are already sewn & READY TO SHIP. https://etsy.me/2MJPn6F (If the item does NOT say "ready to ship" in the title, it still needs to be sewn.)
I am sewing & shipping orders as fast as I can-- but postal delays after shipment are beyond my control. Thank you for your patience and understanding if you must wait longer than usual to receive your order.
Thanks for stopping by-- BOOKMARK this page to easily find my shop again!
Items
All Items
Reviews
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Kim on Jun 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsIt is always such a pleasure to receive one of Laurie's fantastic aprons. I love them. She is just an incredible seller and seamstress. Thank you so much.
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Kim on May 25, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAnother incredible apron from this talented seller. I really love it. ♫.•♥.♫*¨`*•♥.•thank you♫ .•♥.•*¨`*•♫Thank You:♫•♥.•*¨`THANK YOU*¨`*•♫♥•*¨`*•♫.•♥
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Miss Katina on Mar 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsOh my goodness, I don’t know where to begin, so let me start off by saying that this seller is awesome and a fantastic sewer (professional).
The quality, attention to detail, professionalism, incredible customer service that she provided to me-goes a long ways.
I must have ordered about (18) altogether and each one fits me perfectly.
Even if i lose 10 pounds, these will still look great on me.
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Maureen on Dec 18, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely love these aprons. They fit easily, are comfortable to wear, well-made, and cute. I now have four of them I've bought from LauriesGifts. Thanks!
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bobbi on Jun 12, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful work. Shipped in a timely matter. Will order again from seller
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fjarliediane on Jun 6, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis sweet pinafore is as functional as it is cute. The design, fabric and workmanship is impeccable. I wear a size L on top and this fits comfortably. I love it. I love the pockets. I can see a white tshirt, black leggings and the pinafore becoming a favorite outfit at home or even grocery shopping. I bought this on a whim when I was looking for something else on Etsy. I'm glad I did!
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Sue on Jun 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is my second pinafore, in a different size than my first one, and fits better. I’ve already worn this to garden, to cook, and to shop. Very versatile and comfortable. Love the color!
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Lisa on Jun 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI bought this apron for a friend and she loves it. It fits perfectly and she loves the fun fabric.
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Updates
About LauriesGiftsBiz
Indulge yourself -- buy handmade and see the superior fine detail and quality vs. mass produced products!
I've been a professional seamstress and designer since 1995! Where has the time gone??? For the first 6 years of my career, I sewed infant and children's clothing for a local designer to be sold in her lovely retail shop-- putting millions of miles on my sewing machine...
After that store closed, I did a lot of contract sewing /designing on my own. The first holiday market craft show I ever participated in was so successful (and the shoppers so encouraging) it led me to open my first online shop back in 2005. I started out making all kinds of purses: quirky boutique-style purses, custom photo purses, embroidered Scripture purses, 'repurposed clothing' handbags, & recycled wrapper purses & accessories.
Jumping ahead to the summer of 2008, my original website's Wrapper Purse Collection attracted the attention of a large company (which upcycles non-recyclable things to make unique products.) Their CEO contacted me out of the blue, and I happily joined their design team a few weeks later. Since I no longer had time to make my own Wrapper Purses for sale, I copyrighted those original patterns to sell in my shop.
Around that same time, I made my very first apron (for my daughter who wanted to be a pastry chef when she grew up....) I couldn't stop making them. It was love at first stitch! Making aprons had become my new obsession... I love beautiful fabrics, and I so enjoy the creative process of combining fun prints & beautiful colors in each unique apron to create something you won't find anywhere else!!! Heirloom quality workmanship for maximum customer satisfaction is always my ultimate goal!
QUOTE THAT INSPIRED THE NAME OF MY SHOP: "If you have any talent - That's your gift from God. And, if you use that talent - That's your gift to God." ~ Red Skelton
Shop members
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Laurie Kahn
Owner, Designer, Seamstress
THIS IS A ONE-WOMAN OPERATION It's just me~ designing & sewing, photographing products, promoting & advertising, accounting & computer operations, packaging & shipping, and last but not least: customer relations. Welcome to my little corner of Etsy!
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Phoebe
Assistant, Couch Potato
My firstborn grand dog. Miss Bossy Boots. Sweetest baby ever!
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Bailey
Assistant, Constant Companion
Adorable 100 pound lapdog
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Hank
Assistant, Troublemaker Extraordinaire
Lovable ne'er-do-well
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Digital downloads
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
2) You must contact me about returns within 14 days after the buyer receives the item. Your return must be received by Laurie within 30 days of the date delivered to you. (The USPS Delivery Confirmation date-- found by using the tracking numbers shown on your Etsy receipt-- will determine the applicable start date of the return option.) YOU must also purchase tracking on your return package to document the date sent by you as well as the date the return is received by me. I recommend also purchasing insurance on the package to protect yourself against loss or damage by the USPS during return shipment.
3) Any item being returned must be in the same 100% BRAND NEW, UNALTERED, & UNUSED condition as it was received-- a condition that allows it to be resold as brand new. Please include the invoice and a note explaining reason for return. Be sure to package the item carefully using protective packing materials-- equivalent to those with which it was sent to you. **PLEASE NOTE: If there are any signs of wear (including but not limited to: food/ dirt/ stains/ make up/ human or pet hair, etc); damage due to improper packaging for return shipment; heavy perfumes, smoke, or other pungent odors-- then the item will NOT be considered acceptable for return, and no refund will be given.** Items which have been used, worn, or washed after receiving do NOT qualify for the Etsy case resolution system, according to Etsy's policies. https://www.etsy.com/legal/policy/seller-case-resolution/242641420379
4) You will receive a refund for the cost of the item(s) ordered (minus the shipping fees paid to the USPS) after your item is inspected and deemed acceptable for return. The buyer is responsible for all return shipping costs (plus customs and duty charges when applicable) associated with the return of the item.
***NO RETURNS ON PERSONALIZED ITEMS, CUSTOM ORDERS, or SEWING PATTERNS*** (Once a paper pattern has been mailed, or after a digital pattern has been downloaded-- patterns are not eligible for refund or cancellation. Please contact me immediately if you wish to cancel a pattern order-- if it has not been sent yet, I would be happy to cancel.)
Payment
Shipping
♥ Most items in my shop are individually handmade AFTER purchase
♥ Items labeled READY-TO-SHIP are mailed within 48 hours. If the item does NOT say "ready to ship" it still needs to be sewn. https://etsy.me/2MJPn6F
♥ DELIVERY TIME IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE 'PROCESSING TIME' ESTIMATE ♥
**Please note that the estimated shipping date (provided by Laurie in the confirmation message) is NOT the date it will be delivered-- your order will ship no later than that estimated date. Delivery speed AFTER that is solely dependent upon the postal service.
♥ All packages are shipped with insurance** for added peace of mind! Lost, stolen, misdirected, or damaged packages will require that official documents be filed with the USPS prior to replacement or refund.
**USPS requires physical evidence of damage, including packaging-- so keep everything until your claim has been settled in the rare case that your package arrives damaged.
Additional policies and FAQs
I HAVE DISCONTINUED INTERNATIONAL SALES DUE TO TRAVEL BANS/ RESTRICTIONS.
Privacy
I do not store any personal information for any customer other than for the purposes of processing an order, shipping packages, as well as on a year-end spreadsheet for record keeping purposes (for paying taxes.) Your information, whether public or private, will not be sold, exchanged, transferred, or given to any other company for any reason whatsoever, other than for the express purpose of delivering the purchased product or service requested.
I do not contact any customer (or potential customer) for purposes of targeted marketing (newsletters, sales announcements, incentive coupons, etc.) No worries about clogging up your inbox with unsolicited email-- I hate that too!
This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of third parties that I do not own or control, including Etsy or any third party services accessed through Etsy. (Payment processors or shipping services, for example.) You can reference the Etsy Privacy Policy to learn more about its privacy practices. https://www.etsy.com/legal/privacy/
More information
Frequently asked questions
Packing slips are included
Packing slips/receipts are ALWAYS included in shipments. (Marking an order as a gift removes the prices on the packing slip, similar to a retail store gift receipt.) Each apron is neatly wrapped in a plastic bag to protect the fabric. Purses are enclosed in cellophane wrap. (Packing slips are folded inside of the wrapping. Should the shipping materials or address label become damaged during shipment, this gives the Post Office another method of identifying where the package should go.)
Custom and personalized orders
I love working with my customers to create one-of-a-kind items to suit their unique personalities! Feel free to contact me to discuss customizing your order using different fabrics than what is shown in the listing photos.
If you want to add a name or monogram to an item purchased from my shop--there is a $10/per item fee for this added personalization. Read more here: https://www.etsy.com/lauriesgiftsbiz/listing/252642799
Individually handmade by Laurie
I do not keep an inventory. Listing photos show the original sample [purse, apron, or baby blanket] created to take photos for the Etsy shop listing. (First samples are often listed as ready to ship here: https://etsy.me/2MJPn6F) Subsequent items will vary slightly due to the nature of creating everything individually from scratch. Nothing in my shop is mass produced-- everything is cut & sewn individually after order confirmation. No two items will be completely identical simply due of the nature of handmade creation by human hands. :)
Lost, Stolen, Damaged, or Misdirected Mail
ALL PACKAGES SHIP WITH INSURANCE
(1) In cases where your package is damaged, or goes missing in shipping-- an Official Affidavit will need to be filed by you via the USPS before replacement or refund.
(2) If your package tracking shows "Delivered" although you have not received it, please contact your local postal office. Also check with other household members, neighbors, etc. In many cases, the package or envelope will turn up!
If all attempts fail to locate your package, please contact me. A claim will be filed with the USPS which will require that you sign an Affidavit regarding the missing/damaged package before your replacement or refund can be processed. USPS requires physical evidence of damage, including packaging materials.
Supply chain disruptions
While things are slowly returning to normal, there are still instances of materials and supplies being unavailable from the manufacturer or supplier. Substitutions are being made whenever possible, but some items are not replaceable and are still not in stock after a whole year. (Linen fabric, for example, has been out of stock at my supplier since the middle of LAST YEAR-- and it will be months before it is available again, according to my supplier...) Please bear with me as we ride this out and anticipate going back to "normal" soon. Fingers crossed!