My Stepsister Asked Me to Sew Dresses for Her Six Bridesmaids – Then Refused to Pay Me for the Materials and My Work
When my stepsister Jade asked me to sew six custom bridesmaid dresses for her wedding, I hoped it would bring us closer. I spent $400 from my baby fund on materials. After weeks of sleepless nights balancing my infant son Max and demanding fittings, I delivered the dresses. Jade called them my “gift” and laughed off payment, dismissing my efforts as a stay-at-home mom’s hobby.
At the wedding, the dresses were a hit, outshining Jade’s designer gown. I overheard her bragging about getting them for free by exploiting me. Furious, I stayed silent to avoid drama. Then, during the reception, Jade’s dress split down the back before her first dance. Panicked, she begged me to fix it. I repaired it flawlessly with my emergency sewing kit, despite her betrayal.
Afterward, I demanded an apology and recognition for my work. During her speech, Jade publicly admitted her selfishness, apologized, and handed me an envelope with payment and extra for Max. The crowd applauded, but her acknowledgment meant more than the money. Justice wasn’t revenge—it was helping someone who didn’t deserve it, opening her eyes to my worth.
