WELCOME:
All The Devil Made Me Do It garments are hand made by me (so you feel better about the whole sweatshop thing) from 99% fine recycled materials (so you feel better about your impact on the environment), and one-of-a-kind (so you won't see yourself coming and going on the streets). One thing I enjoy is serendipity. I don’t like things to be too “matchy-matchy,” and often prefer a “rougher” finish to spice things up a bit, especially to my appliqués (one thing I NEVER want is for my hand-made appliqués to look like they were embroidered by a machine!). This is part of my design style. So you may find certain “serendipities” in some garments (a flower or two on one side, but not on the other for instance). These “serendipities” are intentional and contribute to the uniqueness and artistry of each piece.

As far as designs go, I definitely do variations on a theme, and so many items may have “sisters”; but since the materials I have to work with are limited and determined by what quality items I’m able to find second-hand , and because inspiration never hits me quite in the same way twice, no two items are ever exactly alike. One thing I LOVE about “Upcycling” materials is—again--that element of serendipity. You never know what you’re going to find. And, for me, finding something extraordinary and unexpected to work with usually leads to designing something extraordinary and unexpected to wear.

SIZING:
Please know that because most The Devil Made Me Do It items are made of fine knits, sizing is APPROXIMATE and flexible. Believe it or not, due to the nature of the designs and materials, most garments will fit 2 to 3 different sizes nicely (I do my very best to give measurements and sizes). Hats generally fit everyone (including kids). Please see notes on each item for specifics and exceptions. If, however, you buy something and it just doesn’t work for you size-wise, you may return it for exchange or refund (see Refunds/Exchanges).

PRICING/PAYMENT:
My pricing is based on a need to remain consistent with the wearable art galleries that show and sell my work here in the US. It is my responsibility to honor these relationships in this way.

I gladly accept checks, money orders and all major credit cards through Paypal (you do not need to have a paypal account to use the Paypal method of payment)

If you choose to pay by check or money order, please arrange for payment within 7 business days. If, after 7 business days, I have not received payment (or word from you so that we can make arrangements), I will cancel the sale and return the item to the sales floor.

SHIPPING:
WITHIN THE US:
I ship all items by insured US Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. For Expressmail, please email/convo me upon purchase and I can include additional shipping charges.

INTERNATIONAL:
Items will be sent US First Class Mail. Shipping charges do not include insurance, so I strongly encourage you to purchase this. For other countries I ship First-Class International; if you would like the items to be insured, that would cost extra. If you'd like this option, please contact me.

***NOTE:*** Please note that if you opt not to ask for insurance out of the country, it is at your own risk and I cannot replace the order or issue a refund if it is lost! The customer is responsible for any and all customs and duties fees.

Also, if you would like faster delivery, please indicate this in your message to me and I can arrange for this for an additional charge.

Also, be aware that overseas shipping may take up to several weeks (though this is not usually the case). Thanks for understanding.

Gift Wrapping can be purchased for an additional $5.

REFUNDS/EXCHANGES:
I am happy to accept returns provided the garment is clean, unworn, and in sellable condition. If you are unsatisfied in any way with your purchase, please contact me within a week of receiving the item and let me know that you are sending it back. After I receive the item you are returning, I will issue you a refund for the purchase price of the garment (sorry, I cannot return shipping fees).

PRODUCT GUARANTEE:
My appliqués are meant to be “rough-edged” (not look machine made) and to loosen and become more organic (and interesting) with wash and wear. While I pride myself in fine craftswomanship and careful sewing, each piece is an experiment. So, if you ever have a problem with THE SEWING on one of my appliqués or in my garments, I will happily do a “touch up” or correct the problem, absolutely free (provided you have cared for your garment gently and properly).

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE, please email me if you're interested in purchasing a gift certificate.

GARMENT CARE:
Because most The Devil Made Me Do It garments are made of fine fabrics such as wool, cashmere and/or angora, I am obliged to recommend professional dry cleaning; however, I've found that gentle hand-washing with a quality fine fabric or wool wash works just as well, and shampooing with natural shampoo is actually BEST. If you go the hand-wash route, NO DRYER PLEASE! (Or you might end up with teeny tiny The Devil Made Me Do It clothing ). Also, if hand-washing, please lay garment flat to dry to keep from s-t-r-e-t-c-h-i-n-g.

IF ITEMS STRETCH WITH WEAR:
Honestly, I care for all of my own TDMMDI items by popping them into the washer on "Delicate" and using cool water and a gentle wool wash to clean them (like colors only, or alone--you don't want running from other garments). Then I put them into the dryer--GASP!--with low heat on the gentle setting. No lie. If you are careful not to use HEAT in the wash or dryer, and make sure to use the gentle cycle (to limit the agitation) you too should be able to machine wash your wool and cashmere items, especially if they've stretched a bit. I don't recommend the dryer (lay it flat instead) if your item is already a bit snug. Remember, YOU MUST BE MINDFUL if you use this method. Dry cleaning is always the safest, but this works if you're watching what you're doing. You do want to limit your machine washing if you've bought something with a lot of appliques. The agitation from the machines is not great on appliques. With appliques, hand-washing or dry cleaning are really safest.

CUSTOM ORDERS:
Please ask.