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 agreed, hoping to bond. I spent $400 from my baby fund on materials, expecting payment. After weeks of sleepless nights sewing while caring for my four-month-old son, Max, I delivered flawless dresses. Jade called them my “gift” and laughed off reimbursement, dismissing my efforts as a stay-at-home mom’s hobby. Furious but avoiding drama, I

attended the wedding, where my dresses stole the spotlight, irking Jade. During the reception, her designer gown split, exposing her. Panicked, she begged me to fix it. I repaired it on the bathroom floor with my emergency kit. Demanding honesty, I asked her to admit I made the dresses. Surprisingly, during her speech, Jade publicly apologized, admitting she exploited me and used my baby’s money. She handed me an envelope with payment and extra for Max. Justice came not from confrontation but from dignity, proving my worth with needle and thread.