Originally Posted by
bearisgray
Before you even start - have a discussion with the family member so that there are fewer misunderstandings.
Many people think that what you need to do can be done in a couple of hours - and that's if you are dawdling.
Or that if they pay you $50 they have been overly generous.
Just saying - - - - - -
I think this can't be emphasized enough. You have to first educate the person as to what they are asking for, in terms of time, skill, expense and effort. They may then withdraw the request, if they were expecting to pay $20. Some people even think they're doing you the favor by asking you to sew for them.