Originally Posted by
mike'sgirl
I'm getting a bit aggravated. I was asked by a friend at church to hem several pairs of jeans. Well like most of you, I don't sew clothes, just quilts. I've made some curtains, as a matter of fact, that's what I was doing when he asked me. Hemming curtains for the youth room. Anyway, I said yes, much to my frustration now.
I'm about ready to give them back to him and tell him I just can't get it done. I'm having trouble getting them even and both legs the same. I want them to look nice and do an excellent job. I'm just not sure I'm skilled enough.
Does anyone have any advice or tips for me? I would so appreciate some. Thanks, Gina
Yes, I do. Give them back and say" I'm sorry, but my machine just won't handle the thickness of this denim fabric. But 'so and so tailors' does alterations and they might be able to help you". You wouldn't ask someone to mow your yard just because they own a mower, so we don't need to feel we have to do the world's alterations just because we sew.