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I have people asking me all the time to hem jeans/pants. I tell them that I don't even do my husbands pants, he has to send them out just like everyone else. They get the idea!!!
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Hmmm, I'm sorry, after reading the other responses, I'm thinking maybe I misunderstood the original question. Were you asking for help with the hemming, or how not to take on such a chore next time?
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I no longer sew clothing. It is a chore to sew a button on.
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no is really a simple, simple 2 letter word...for some reason so many people have such a hard time using it...it is better to simply say, 'no, i'm sorry- I really do not do (clothing sewing)' much better to simply decline than to deal with all the frustration, guilt when you are not able, hard feelings all around...honesty is a much better solution for everyone involved. even though I do try often to fulfill requests I also do not have a problem declining when it is something I either do not want to do, or truly do not have time to do. if you agree to do something that you really do not know how to do, or do not like doing before you know it everyone around wants you to do it for them too...better to leave that 'can of worms' closed.
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I smile and laugh and tell them I don't even hem my own jeans. They get the point and I'm don't give a rude response. Last night I had a friend say she wanted to make a quilt, now that, I feel confident enough to help.
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Originally Posted by decky
(Post 6676917)
I have people asking me all the time to hem jeans/pants. I tell them that I don't even do my husbands pants, he has to send them out just like everyone else. They get the idea!!!
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Originally Posted by Peckish
(Post 6676666)
There is a way of hemming jeans that leaves the original hem intact, and the new seam is practically invisible. You have to have a good, heavy-duty machine to do it though, because it has to sew through the side seams. This is how I've been hemming my family's jeans for the last few years.
A written tute I found: http://www.daciaray.com/?p=38 And here's a video tute, might be easier to follow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giOkJUcc2wg I use my serger. Mike's Girl -- I've been asked many times to do other peoples sewing and mending -- the answer is a firm NO. I then tell them that the local quilt shop has a list of people who will do alterations, etc. Hopefully you have those pesky jeans hemmed and out of your hair (or rather your sewing room)! |
What to do is learn to say....NO.
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Originally Posted by mike'sgirl
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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 |
Mike'sgirl, I have hemmed jeans for several years the same way as Peckish. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giOkJUcc2wg I have hemmed or my daughters, their husbands, grand children, but mostly for myself. Works great!
However, I have found that once a friend finds out, they ask me to hem their pants, too. I love sewing, but I hate mending or hemming. I have a hard time refusing, so when I am asked, I tell them I will try my best, but only if they sit with me while I do it. That way they see how time consuming it is and I get to visit with them. They ask less often. |
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