Living in a Sr. housing complex, one would think that these women (65-95 yrs. old) would have a sewing machine, or have used one in their past life. Not so. Some like to think they can't sew on a button, much less sew up a seam or shorten slacks. I sew, quilts that is, most of the time, and they know it. I get a bit tired of hearing "Marge, would you shorten these, sew up this seam? etc. etc. etc." I know what you mean and it does make one blow smoke. I now make excuses of some sort and believe the problem is getting solved. Their taking the hint. I hope. Good luck.