LauriesGiftsBiz
Announcement Most items in my shop are sewn AFTER order confirmation and may take 1-2 weeks to ship. Need something sooner? THESE ITEMS ARE READY TO SHIP ASAP: https://etsy.me/2MJPn6F (Items not marked "ready to ship" in the title still need to be sewn.)
Announcement
Most items in my shop are sewn AFTER order confirmation and may take 1-2 weeks to ship. Need something sooner? THESE ITEMS ARE READY TO SHIP ASAP: https://etsy.me/2MJPn6F (Items not marked "ready to ship" in the title still need to be sewn.)
Items
All Items
Reviews
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jllynch1 on May 12, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLovely smock, easy to get on an off, love the pockets, and arrived super-fast!
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Laurie responded on May 16, 2022
Thank you so much! I love it when I get such great feedback for something just off the design board, as it were... I appreciate you taking time to share your experience with me!
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Sherri on May 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is better than I imagined ♡♡♡. Absolutely perfect for wearing during my events. Keeps business cards and cash handy and safe. This was finely put together and perfect!
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Laurie responded on May 16, 2022
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. I appreciate it more than I can say! ❤️ I hope you enjoy wearing your apron for years and years to come.
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Suzan on Apr 20, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely love the apron!!!! Thank you so much. Though it was a bit expensive, it was worth it! The owner was kind enough to let me know where I stood in the production line for this pattern. It came pretty quick and was packaged with such care. Again, thank you so much!!! I will definitely return in the future. 💕🙂 (NOTE:I was going to add a photo, but for some reason Etsy won’t accept any photos I try to share. 🙁)
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Laurie responded on May 16, 2022
Thank you so much for the kind words and lovely feedback. Sorry about the Etsy "glitch" that prevented you from sharing a photo. (I would have loved to see it!!! Show and tell is my favorite. ❤️) That feature is hit and miss for me too, so I understand your frustration...
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emilygmckay on Apr 13, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is my second purchase. Item just as described. Looks great, washes beautifully, and doesn't need ironing. I have a torn rotator cuff so can't easily tie an apron, and this makes that unnecessary.
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Laurie responded on May 16, 2022
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! I am humbled to realize how often this style of apron has been the solution for so many different physical ailments. ❤️❤️❤️
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akdahmen on Mar 31, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAwesome quality, item is exactly as pictured. The 22/24 size fits around my 40H chest perfectly with good coverage!!!
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Laurie responded on May 16, 2022
Aww thanks, Anne! Thank you for the show & tell photo-- the apron looks GREAT on you. (I will have to admit it took me a moment to notice the apron, though... Your lil' babe is adorable!!! ❤️)
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akdahmen on Mar 10, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI am a 42H ad hate having things tied around my neck - the L/XL size fits me perfectly and the way it sits well below my neck is just what I wanted! I might size up if I purchase again just to get a bit more width around the bra area - but really don’t NEED to, just for the option if I’m wearing a tank or something.
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Laurie responded on May 16, 2022
Offering sizes and options to suit multiple needs is one of the perks of making everything from scratch. Thanks for the lovely feedback! I'm humbled by your ongoing support of my small shop.
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 six years of my career, I sewed infant and children's clothing (for a local designer) 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 bags, custom photo purses, embroidered Scripture purses, 'repurposed clothing' handbags, & recycled wrapper purses and 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 absolutely love beautiful fabrics, and I enjoy the creative process of combining fun prints with beautiful colors in each unique apron to create something you won't find anywhere else! Heirloom quality workmanship for maximum customer satisfaction has always been 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!
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) Buyer must contact me requesting a return within 14 days after the buyer receives the item. Your returned item must arrive within 30 days of the original delivery date. To verify the shipment & delivery of the returned package, please add tracking to the package. (I also recommend purchasing insurance on the shipment to protect yourself against loss or damage by the USPS during return shipment.) Return postage is the responsibility of the buyer.
3) Any returned item must be in the same 100% BRAND NEW, UNALTERED, & UNUSED condition as received. PLEASE NOTE: If there are any signs of wear (food/ dirt/ stains/ make up/ human or pet hair as well as heavy perfumes, smoke, or other pungent odors) or if damage occurs due to improper packaging for return shipment-- then the item may not be considered acceptable for return or the refund may be reduced. PLEASE be advised that used items, whether 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 your refund after your item is inspected and deemed acceptable for return. The buyer is responsible for all return shipping costs 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 downloading the digital file-- those transactions are not eligible for refund or cancellation. Please contact me immediately if you wish to cancel a pattern order that has not been downloaded or shipped. In those instances, I would be happy to cancel.)
Payment
Shipping
♥ Most items in my shop are individually handmade AFTER purchase
♥ Items labeled READY-TO-SHIP https://etsy.me/2MJPn6F dispatch within 48 hours. If the listing title does NOT say "ready to ship," the item is constructed AFTER order confirmation which takes time.
♥ Please note that the estimated shipping date (provided by Laurie in her confirmation message to every buyer) 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 USPS (usually delivered in 3 to 8 business days.)
♥ All packages ship with insurance** for added peace of mind! Lost, stolen, misdirected, or damaged packages will require official documents filed with the USPS before 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
Privacy
I do not store any personal information for any customer other than to process an order, ship 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 emails from me-- 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
MINDFUL PACKAGING: Can you leave the price off the receipt? What is inside the package?
Yes, you can mark your purchase as a gift in the shopping cart. (Marking an order as a gift removes the prices on the packing slip, similar to a retail store gift receipt.) All packages include packing slips/receipts.
Each apron is neatly wrapped in a plastic bag to protect the fabric. Decorative cellophane wrap protects the Santa Purses. (Packing slips are 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 ORDERS: Can I customize or personalize a product?
Yes! I love working with my customers to create one-of-a-kind items to suit their unique personalities! Feel free to contact me to CUSTOMIZE your order by using different fabrics, trims, etc.
If you want to add embroidery (adding your 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://etsy.me/3zP8qR0
HANDMADE: Who makes your products?
Every item in my shop is individually handmade by me (no staff, no outsourcing) in my home in rural North Eastern Indiana. I do not keep an inventory of pre-made items. Listing photos show the original sample [purse, apron, or baby blanket] created to take photographs for the Etsy shop listing. (*First samples are often available as ready to ship items and found here: https://etsy.me/2MJPn6F) Subsequent products may vary slightly due to the nature of creating everything individually from scratch. Nothing in my shop is mass-produced-- everything is individually cut & sewn by Laurie after order confirmation. No two items will be completely identical simply due to the nature of handmade creation by human hands. 😀
SHIPPING CONCERNS: What if something happens during shipment? GOOD NEWS! All packages ship with insurance.
(1) If your package is damaged or goes missing en route-- an Official Affidavit will need to be filed by the recipient via the USPS before replacement or refund.
(2) If USPS tracking shows "Delivered" although you have not received it, please contact your local postal office. (GPS may be used to pinpoint the delivery location.) Also check with other household members, neighbors, etc. In many cases, the package will turn up!
(3) If all attempts fail to locate your package, please contact me. The next step is filing an insurance claim, which will require that YOU sign an Affidavit regarding the missing (or damaged*) package before replacement or refund.
*USPS requires evidence of damage (item + package) so keep everything until settled.