Post and Packing
Postage costs given at the checkout include handling and outer packaging.
I try my best to estimate accurate postage costs using the tables issued by the Royal Mail. Sometimes this website over estimates, sometimes it under estimates. If your actual postage charge is less than the estimate given at checkout for postage, packaging and handling, I will either send your package by recorded delivery or I will refund the difference to you by way of paypal or credit note.
A fully boxed corset kit weighs somewhere between 700-1000g depending upon which kit it is, and if you have ordered any extras. I use the Royal Mail sliding scales to calculate cost on this site, and these can be viewed HERE under the "packet" category, or HERE for airmail.
Special note for overseas customers (Europe and ROW)
For Airmail postage to Europe and ROW I have to be creative in order to get the best value for my customers. This might mean packing your order in two parcels. The size of envelope also affects price (It's complicated!). I cannot therefore set my site to estimate really accurate postage for outside the UK and therefore large orders may be subject to extra postal charges.
Coutil and steel are heavy. To give you some idea of weight 3m coutil in an envelope weighs just under 2kg. 6m coutil, a few busks and some boning tape, weighs in at just over 4kg. 2kg is the limit for airmail packages therefore, for all bigger orders, I will use a courier. To give you an idea, I can pack a small box with 4-5kg of goodies, and it will cost somewhere in the region of £25 to courier to Europe and £45 to courier to R.O.W - this works out much cheaper than Royal Mail services (Parcelforce) and is tracked.
If you would like me to estimate your postage charges before ordering, then please do email me via the Contact Page.
See further info about international postage below.
Payment and Delivery
Orders paid for electronically (via Paypal) are usually sent within 48 hours by first class mail.
Orders paid for by cheque or postal order are sent approximately 7 working days after receipt of cheque to allow for clearance.
Bank transfer is also possible, please email for details.
Overseas orders must be paid via Paypal or bank transfer.
For more information on payment and security, please check the Terms and Conditions.
International Postage
I am very happy to ship overseas - customers as far away as New Zealand and Singapore have been delighted to receive corset kits from Sew Curvy.
Orders sent outside the UK are posted using Air Mail or courier depending on weight. Airmail aims to deliver within 5 working days, however at holiday times this can be longer.
If you are desperate for your package, I can send it Swiftair for a few more pounds - please contact me.
The Royal Mail sliding scales are used to calculate cost under the "packet" category HERE for airmail. If orders go above 8kg, it may be more economical to post by courier at approx GBP45.00 or it may be more economical to post two packages instead of one (it's a weird system!).
If you are shopping with a currency other than pounds sterling and paying with paypal, you can check the currency conversion rate by logging into your paypal account and searching for 'currency conversion'. Or just click HERE for an approximate guide.
Please note that Royal Mail international orders cannot be tracked due to the nature of postal services in different countries. In the unlikely event that your goods are not delivered, Sew Curvy Corsetry cannot be held liable. If you would like to insure your shipment please contact me. The customer is be responsible for all customs duties, fees and/or taxes accrued when shipping outside the UK. Customs forms will be filled out with correct retail value and with an accurate description of the items bought.