I have to have alterations on most of my clothes but would never dream of doing it myself. I pay more for alterations than some of the clothes. My theory is ... I'm old enough to do what I please...and alterations isn't one of them. I will sew a button on and repair a split in a seam, period!!! I love what Sadiemae said...there's quilting and then there's sewing. I'm a quilter.