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02-21-2011, 09:13 PM

#31

Grandma58

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I did use to do repairs for my lawyer, he paid me the same hourly rate he made, so I did not mind. My kids learned to do their own, cause I would let it sit till they out grew the clothes.

02-21-2011, 09:17 PM

#32

pookie ookie

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Even if you've already said yes, you can still say no. It's easy.

"Sorry. I don't have time."
"Sorry. I don't have the skills."
And, my favorite:
"Sorry. I don't want to do it."

02-22-2011, 04:42 AM

#33

steelecg

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I used to sew for myself, but I have never liked alterations. Just be up fron and tell them it takes a special skill to do it properly.

02-22-2011, 04:49 AM

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CarrieAnne

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I think I will do what the other Carrie did from now on, and just give them a spoolo thread and a needle, lol!

02-22-2011, 04:51 AM

#35

Tussymussy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gal288

Age old problem, I just say I'll do it but can't guarantee when I can get it back to them, if they need it soon they better get it done at the dry cleaner. Gradually, everyone stopped asking, except my daughter, who helps me in return with other things.

My newest problem is I made new window drapery treatments for my LR, DR, and family room. Now everyone wants to know if I'll do it for them. I decided to tell them I was starting a business and my hourly rate was $30.' and it took an average of 20 hours per treatment. No one has returned with a followup. Ha, Ha.

Brilliant idea. Why not follow that model? :twisted:

02-22-2011, 05:46 AM

#36

damaquilts

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My daughter is the worst. I use to make all her clothes and the rest of the family too. It was much easier when they were little no alterations. Now ..... I just leave it sit until it doesn't fit anymore. lol Now that I have moved in with my brother he has started doing the same thing. I really need to learn to say no.But since I am the "poor" relation and he is giving me a roof over my head....

02-22-2011, 05:48 AM

#37

ritamaew

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This thught fpr the day just caught my attention. I think this may be at the root of my problem. I want to please everyone.

February 22, 2011 - Tuesday

"I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone."

~ Bill Cosby

02-22-2011, 05:54 AM

#38

sew_sew

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I like to sew, I don't like to mend or alter. My answer to people is that I was taught to mend and hem by hand when I was a kid and I would be glad to show them how.

02-22-2011, 06:25 AM

#39

Shunem

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Smile sweetly and say,..."well that depends,...do you actually plan to wear it again?"

02-22-2011, 06:35 AM

#40

jajudd24

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I am going with the age remark...I am older now...if I hurt someones feeling saying NO..let it be....I had NO said to me enough in my life time....lol.....I have pants in closet eeds hemmed...cant do mine why should u worry about theres....lol