Thanks to everyone for your suggestions and input. You have given me strength to NOT do this to myself again, and some great suggestions as to what to say, and what to think in my head when I'm being diplomatic with what is coming out of my mouth (if you get my drift)!!

I decided to make the jacket. I felt that since I didn't have my wits about me to tell her no when she called 2 weeks after she said she was bringing the material by "today", and I said yes, bring it over, I kind of committed myself.

Happily, she only brought over enough fabric for 1 jacket, not two, so when I called her to tell her that, I also said no, I would not have the time to make a second jacket now, when she asked how much more fabric I needed. She was very nice about it. Of course, she did tell me that the jacket I was making needed to be 1" longer in the arms. Gee, wonder when she was going to give me that little bit of info - after I had already made it??? Geeeez.

And thank you Mary Quite Contrary for reminding me to NOT take a check, but ask for cash, when she comes by to pick it up. I will remember to mention that when I call her tomorrow to come get the jacket.

So, here's a picture of the infamous jacket. I have to admit, it did really turn out cute. I also posted a picture of the jacket that started it all. She had bought the boy's jacket, but also wanted a girl's jacket in the same size.

very cute, thanks for sharing the picture with us

My, my, wonder where you came up with the name "lalaland" for a Board Name? What were you thinking (or not, maybe). It is a perfect resemblance and I presume she provided the fabric with no pattern (people who don't sew always seem to assume we are dressmakers). Good job and even better, good lesson to learn on something sorta simple. I get to laugh cuz I've done the same thing myself, said yes and found out when they showed up that it included beading, sequins, let out the arms just 1/2", add some lace to the bottom so she can wear heels, etc. NO MORE! I know somebody you can pay to do it for you. LOL

I can see why she wanted a jacket.They are cute

Jacket is very cute. I'm glad you are almost done with her and can move on. :-D

The jackets are so cute. You did a good job.

what a great job you did! it is a really cute one!
they are offering a class at our Joanns to make one in fleece..love the idea of no hemming!

thanks so much for the update and the pictures!

You did a great job!

Cute jacket :D:D:D

What a cute jacket!