Originally Posted by nea
I may have said something such as "Oh, what color or kind of ruffle are you adding?" The purchaser's answer would have clued me in and then I might have replied that I once had to scrounge for matching fabric when I was in a hurry and forgot to add extra inches for shrinkage , hems, etc.
Also, most retail stores hire at minimum wage. It's about the bottom line. They just need a body in the department. Well-trained folks won't work for those wages. One thought, at least the guy from automotive or sporting goods is not sent to the fabric table to cut your fabric! No need to mention that retailer's name! I refuse to buy if they won't let me cut my own when that happens.
ROFLOL ROFLOL... sorry hun, but when I drive 1 1/2 hours away to the WM to the SE of me, 1/2 the time it is the 300 lb automotive guy that comes and cuts, has a smile on his face, and knows what he's doing cutting. Anything else you want to know he says, "sorry, this is as good as it gets for me." This past week when I went for matching orange fabric for a hanging I am doing, I expected him to show up, but he was on break and a lady from electronics was helping me. When I commented in a positive way that she knew how to use scissors properly, she said to thank her - get this - elementary teacher for showing her how. You just never know how far your teachings will reach or for how long.