I used to know a woman who did custom sewing. Suits will Chanel details, beautiful formal wear, etc. She told me that she had a woman come to here to make a dress. She said she had everything to make the dress. She showed up with a pattern and some fabric. Nothing else. So she looks at it and gives her a price to make the dress. The woman said "Heavens, I can buy one at Foleys for less than that". The seamstress told me she picked up the fabric and pattern, handed them to her and said "Then I suggest you do". She also told me that she was sure she offended the woman but didn't really care. I didn't blame her. It was like comparing an Elvis on velvet to a Picasso. Ridiculous.