I am not a seamstress
#41
My DH will ask me first if I can or will do something for someone at work. It usually is just a snap on a shirt or a patch on something, so I don't mind doing that. Most things take about 10 minutes. They think I great and it earns a few points for him. LOL If I don't want to do it, it's NO.
#42
Years ago a neighbor woman showed up at my door at 6:30 am just after my husband left for work. In her hand she had a pair of her husbands slacks. The seam was split in the back and she said it was the only pair clean for him to wear to work and would I fix them. In spite of feeling annoyed, I pulled out my sewing machine and sewed up the split. As I was finishing she all of the sudden whipped off her blouse and said "oh while you are at it, would you fix the seam in my blouse?" YIKES.........
#44
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Cleveland Ohio
Posts: 307
The second someone makes the comment "Oh, you sew." I immediately say - yes, I don't do alterations and there is a 3 year waiting list ahead of you anyway. I learned the "3 year waiting list" from my mom, who really does have a 3 year waiting list at times.
#50
ROFL I'd say "sure, if you could come fix my toilet for me, I seem to have a clog" Maybe is they realize they aren't a plumber they will realize you aren't a seamstress! That or ask them if they'd like them quilted!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
apronlady
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
4
06-15-2011 01:18 PM
stitchofclass2
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
13
11-18-2010 01:28 PM
mosquitosewgirl
Introduce Yourself
9
02-21-2010 10:59 AM