Originally Posted by
fayeberry
Give the jeans back, tell him you are having trouble getting them done right, and don't want to mess them up.
This was an imposition, and I would not worry about offending him. Just smile as you return them and stick to your little speech.
Here you go. This is it! This is the truth after all, so no harm done. Except maybe to his wallet...and why didn't he buy them in the right length to begin with?