It was their error, so any demerits go to CT!
Except for some fabric I bought from a friend (something I foresaw and stipulated in the beginning), I've been good so far. I went into a fabric store only one time for zippers and interfacing, and I ordered more zippers and thread online. My husband gave me a half-yard of fabric that he bought for me "just because," but I'm not going to count an unsolicited gift as a demerit. I'm just going to say, "Thank you!"