Originally Posted by Maia B

I'm a nurse, with 15 yrs experience and specialty certifications, so thanks be to God, I earn a nice hourly wage. Sometimes, knowing that I sew and quilt, people, even coworkers, ask me to do alterations or make tshirt quilts for them. I do sometimes do simple shortening of garments for friends who don't sew and can't afford to have it done. But I tell my coworkers that I sew for pleasure on my off time. If they offer to pay, I say, "Oh, you know what I make, you can't afford me". I give them some resources for either doing it themselves or hiring it done. What makes folks think I'd like to spend my free time doing their mending? This must be a constant frustration for professional quilters and seamstresses and tailors.