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Our customers are the most important component of our business and we work hard to ensure that your shopping experience at Seams Sew Simple is rewarding.  Our customer service representatives are available to provide full  support and to ensure your complete satisfaction.

Seams Sew Simple™ customer service professionals are available from 9:00AM - 6:00 PM (PST), Monday - Saturday.  The Seams Sew Simple™ staff  is available via  e-mail, fax or regular mail to act as a consumer advocate, seeking to ensure our customers' complete satisfaction.

An e-mail message is a quick and easy way to communicate with us. Please select the e-mail address below, and we'll respond as soon as possible.

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******** Designers & Artisans: ********

We are always on the lookout for new talent. If you are a designer, please feel free to contact us, either by email, phone, or post.    You may also send a brochure or catalog to: 

******** Frequently Asked Questions ********

Check out  FAQ, for a list of common questions.  As the Internet is dynamic and constantly changing, we will update FAQ  regularly to address new questions as they arise.   Consumers with specific questions not answered in the Frequently Asked Questions page can email Seams Sew Simple at CustomerService@SeamsSewSimple.com  or call us  in the U.S. at (866) 346-0414  
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******** Gift Certificates  ********

Gift Certificates are a simple way to shop for the person who is "So Difficult to Please" or who "Has Everything!"  We offer Gift Certificates for all budgets:  from $5 to $200.  If you would like a Gift Certificate in an even greater amount, please contact us either by phone or email.  When you order a gift certificate, you will be issued an authorization number via email.    No shipping charges or taxes apply to Gift Certificates!  We can also send the Gift Certificate via email directly to your friend or loved one -- just provide the necessary information in the "Special Instructions" at checkout.
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******** How to Order ********

The easiest ordering method to follow is our secure on-line ordering process.  Enter the Quantity for Each Item.  When you are finished shopping, simply click "Check Out" at the top of the page.  The order process will take you along smoothly through the final check-out, where you will enter your billing & shipping information, PayPal -or- credit card number, and then final verification.  Upon approval, you will be issued an order number.  You can track your order through our shipment tracking department.  See Phone, FAX, and Mail Orders for additional ordering methods.  
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******** Phone, FAX, and Mail Orders ********

You may phone, fax or mail  your order.  Add your choices to the Current Basket.  When you have selected all the items you wish to purchase, continue to the Check Out page.   In the Payment Method list, select "Phone or Fax."  This option will allow you to print your order summary so that you can phone, fax or mail it to us.  Once payment is received and authorized, you will be emailed an Order number, which you can use to track your shipment.

** Please do not email an order to us with your credit card information;  email is generally not secure**      
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Follow the procedures for the Credit Card or Paypal method above. 

All Customs charges  will be paid by the customer.  We use Global Express and UPS International  for all Internationalorders.  The Customer will be responsible for all Customs Fees and Country Taxes.  Any returned orders will be charged the additional shipping fee plus a 10% re-stocking fee.  

International orders are shipped either Global Priority or UPS, depending on the size of the shipment.  
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******** Privacy Statement ********

Seams Sew Simple™ respects the privacy of  all our visitors and customers .  We do not share your personal information with any other companies, organizations or individuals.  This information is maintained only for providing quality service to you.  General visitor information, which may be disclosed to third parties, will consist solely of aggregated information on a set of visitors, never individuals.  

Seams Sew Simple™ only uses your e-mail address to inform you of the receipt of your order, notify you of exclusive promotions, and to thank you for your business.  You will always have the option to unsubscribe from our mailing list by sending an e-mail to customerservices@seamssewsimple.com and putting "Unsubscribe" in the subject line. 
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******** Secure Shopping ********

Purchase with confidence on our secure StoreFront site.  The entire checkout process has been secured with Thawte security.  Thawte utilizes the most advanced internet security technologies available for e-commerce today.

Ordering online at Seams Sew Simple™  is safe and easy.  Your comfort and security while shopping with us is very important. We have carefully selected our transaction merchant and host company (AppliedI) to ensure state-of-the-art secure transaction technology.  To provide extra assurance, in the unlikely event that charges are ever incurred from unauthorized use of your credit card, most banks will either cover all the charges that result, or limit your liability to $50 US, the maximum liability allowed under the Fair Credit Billing Act.  It is the consumer's responsibility to notify the credit card provider of the unauthorized use in accordance with its reporting rules and procedures. 

The personal information you submit during checkout is encrypted and processed on our secure server.  The Check-out page requests your personal information and credit card number.  Whenever you provide any company this information, you should see this lock at the bottom of your screen if you are using Internet Explorer.  If you are using Netscape, you will see this unbroken key or this lock at the bottom of your screen.   These symbols indicate that you are connected to a secure server, and therefore you can be assured that your personal information is protected.  If you do not see these symbols, do not provide you personal or credit card information as the server is not secure.
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******** Promotions and Discounts ********

Occasionally, Seams Sew Simple™ will run a promotion that will have a special authorization code.  When you are issued this code, please add the items you wish to purchase to your basket.  When you begin the check-out process, you will enter the promotion code into the Promotion/Gift Certificate Authorization Number box.  When you press "Enter Code", the discounted amount will be reflected in "discount applied" on the updated order form.  If you decide to continue shopping, the discounted amount will be reflected on your modified order.  
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******** Return & Refund Policy ********

Seams Sew Simple™ aims for 100%  customer satisfaction.  We are not satisfied until you, our valued customer, are satisfied.  We are certain that the patterns  you order will delight you.  However, if for any reason you are not completely happy with your order, please know that we will do our best to resolve any problems.  Simply call our toll free number at: (866) 346-0414, or email us   and we will either resolve the problem over the phone, or we will issue you a return receipt number for an exchange or a full refund (less shipping costs).  Please do not return any items  without first receiving the return authorization number.  This number will expedite your exchange or refund.  All exchange or refund requests must be handled within 7 days of receipt.  

All returns must be in New Condition for a full refund.  If we deem any product unable to be re-sold due to use, then returns on that product will be charged a 25% loss fee on each item and the remainder of the returned item will receive the credit toward a future purchase.  Also, we do not refund any shipping expenses incurred.  

If you receive a damaged package, you MUST contact the carrier immediately.  The carrier is responsible for all damaged merchandise, and they will need to look at the packaging and the contents.  All delivery issues can only be solved with the carrier.  We would, however, like to know if you experience any problems with the carrier, as this will help us to improve customer service and satisfaction.  
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******** Wish List ********

Seams Sew Simple™ is sensitive to your busy lifestyle.  To enable you to do your shopping during those treasured blocks of time, we have set up a "Wish List".  This allows you to shop today, and buy tomorrow!  To add any item to the list, insert the quantity desired, and then click "Add to Wish List".  You will be asked to enter your email and a password, and then you will see that the order is waiting for pick-up later.  You may modify the quantity of any item, and then click  "Recalculate Order."   

To ADD (move) an item into your current basket, click "ADD TO BASKET."  This will place the wish list items into your current basket so that you may purchase them.  You may also add new items to the Wish List.  The items on the list will be saved until you add/move them to your current basket, up to 2 weeks, at which time they will need to be re-stocked.  You can access your Wish List at any time.  **Back to Topics**

******** Shipping Information ********

We calculate your shipping charges as close to the actual charge as is possible with our software.  Seams Sew Simple™ generally ships via UPS, and we have found that tracing a lost package is expedient with UPS.  We will do our best to ship all packages within a 48 hour period from receipt of order, Monday through Friday.

 If you receive a damaged package, you MUST contact the carrier immediately.  The carrier is responsible for all damaged merchandise, and they will need to look at the packaging and the contents.  All delivery issues can only be solved with the carrier.  We would, however, like to know if you experience any problems with the carrier, as this will help us to improve customer service and satisfaction.  
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******** Tax Information ********

Per Guidelines set out by the California State Board of Equalization, Seams Sew Simple must charge 8.25% sales tax on items that are shipped to California.  If a Customer's billing address is in California, but the products are shipped out of state, the customer is exempt from California Sales Tax.  All items shipped to a California address will be required to pay the 8.25% California Sales Tax.  For more information, see Publication 101, Regulation 1620, @ www.boe.ca.gov .  

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Seams Sew Simple™ provides an easy way for you to Tell a Friend about us!  Simply fill in your friend's email information, and we do the rest.  We will not put your friend's email address into our database unless your friend requests us to do so.  This is purely a simple way for you to let your loved ones know what a great treasure you have found!!  (Can you tell we love this place?!) 

You can also elect to send a Seams Sew Simple™ Product Information to a friend.  Simply click email a friend, and complete the information.   **Back to Topics**