Handmade Jumper returned as ill fitting

dalesrider

on the ribbing front and back

So how do you get deodorant stains from your armpit there?



I often spray deodorant when I have my cloths on and still do not get stains on the cloths. But understand that different materials can be stained.

So why put on deodorant on just before trying something new on.

ILW

Sookie65 wrote: »

Thank you. I did wear underwear! And it is a slim knit jumper, so no, I could not and would not have worn a t-shirt, and don't know of anyone who would have. I work in retail and we would not insist on people doing that either. As far as I can ascertain, under the sales of goods act, it is not fit for purpose, as it did not fit. I tried it on and got some deodorant marks on it, which I didn't even notice or I would have dabbed them off to be honest. I suggest those of you who don't want "excretions" on your clothing don't ever buy any clothes from a store, ever again in case someone has touched the clothing before you! I suppose what I wanted to know was, what I do if she insists on not refunding my money? Thanks again.

When I worked in menswear retail (a long time ago) we would never let a man try on a shirt without some form of undergarment on.

arcon5

jacques_chirac wrote: »

Some jumpers are not designed to be worn with something underneath, in the same way that a dress or blouse would not be. You would not put on a t shirt to try them on (and I cannot think of any shop that asks that you do).

Still doesn't mean you can't take care when doing so.

If I had chocolate smeared on my chest, would it be reasonable to try it on? Not really. If my deodrant leaves stains on clothes is it reasonable to try it on? Not really.

Fosterdog

Who measured you for the jumper originally?
Did you agree to the original measurements?
Does the jumper meet the measurements?

It is unclear whether you took your own measurements or the woman making it.

Just because the jumper is too sort doesn't necessarily make it not fit for purpose, if it was made to the measurements it was supposed to be made to but just happens to be shorter than you would like then it is a case of wrong measurements rather than the jumper being made to the wrong size.

If the one making it got the measurements wrong then it's not your fault. If you took the measurements yourself and got them wrong then it is not the fault of the maker of the jumper.

I'm also wondering how the marks got where they are if it's deodorant, surely those stains would be in the armpits not at the front and back of it. Is it possible that the marks could be from something else?

peachyprice

ILW wrote: »

If I was trying on a jumper, I would wear something like a T shirt.
Would you like to buy something with someones armpit excretions smeared over it?

And what would you wear underneath to try a t-shirt on?

jacques_chirac

arcon5 wrote: »

Still doesn't mean you can't take care when doing so.

If I had chocolate smeared on my chest, would it be reasonable to try it on? Not really. If my deodrant leaves stains on clothes is it reasonable to try it on? Not really.

Had you bothered to read both my posts, you would see I had already said this.

jacques_chirac

peachyprice wrote: »

And what would you wear underneath to try a t-shirt on?

ILW obviously advocates the multiple layer effect!

I'm wondering how we are supposed to try bras on?

Battleaxe44

If the marks are on the ribbing front and back, I would think it might not be deodorant, just that deodorant leaves white marks.....

Who gave the measurements to the lady who knitted the jumper?

If it was knitted to a standard size pattern, did you check the length stated on the pattern before commissioning the jumper to be made?

The issue here, you want refund because the jumper does not fit, you have marked the jumper with something, the marks have to be removed before the jumpercan be re- sold.

Compromise, can the jumper be reknitted to the length to fit you?

Or have you changed you mind and decided you just do not want the jumper whether it fits or not?

I am coming at this from the perspective of a hand knitter.

Next questions, did the lady who knitted this jumper do this as favour and you paid her for the wool and her time, or is this her full time occupation and is registered for VAT and the like? If it was someone like me, SOGA does not apply.

It sounds like she is prepared to return a portion of your money less the loss she will incur for the marks on the garment. I think this reasonable...at least she not insisting you accept a credit note....

Talk to her, this is storm in a tea cup and I am sure you will find an acceptable resolution.

This is why I only knit for family and friends, I might add, I insist on the measurement to be supplied after the design has been chosen. If it is a request, i do ask for the wool or fabric to be bought by the requester. if it is a gift from me this is different matter.

Maybe you should learn to knit.

We can argue all around the houses regarding this, but to be sure of your rights, go and speak to a lawyer who will advise you of your rights.

dalesrider

Battleaxe44 wrote: »

Compromise, can the jumper be reknitted to the length to fit you?
.

:T
Thought the same thing after posting.

Hand made it would be a easy thing to do to add a extra couple of inches to make it the correct length.

jacques_chirac

dalesrider wrote: »

:T
Thought the same thing after posting.

Hand made it would be a easy thing to do to add a extra couple of inches to make it the correct length.

It depends on the style - a ladies slim fit jumper is likely to taper in at the waist, so adding a few inches would put it out of proportion. No harm in asking though