Would you mend my ******
#73
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: New York
Posts: 463
It happens all the time but when I got my first do everything machine I told them that it doesn't work for regular patching or mending as it is set up for quilting. I haven't been challenged yet but people knew I use to do all the stuff for our kids when they were little. I will cover up a small stain for the grandkids with a design from the embroidery cards as I enjoy that. They do sometimes ask what I did with my other machines and I sort of shrug my shoulders. Out of sight out of mind. They also ask me to mend quilts and I don't do that either any more. Some of them are so bad it would take me too long and away from what I really want to do. There is an exception her for my kids and grand kids as they bring me their quilts right away if a seam or anything needs a few stitches...that I can handle.
#74
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Snellville, Ga & Hiawassee
Posts: 1,994
I say this too. I just don't like to mend, etc. I don't sew for myself even - just grandkids & not that much. I have helped out a couple young guys that have been friends of our younger son but made such they understood it was a one time deal!
I sew and quilt but I always cut them off saying, "I don't do alterations." Always hated it and always will! I especially look for petite clothes just so I don't have to mend or hem!
Originally Posted by virtualbernie
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
I don't sew! I quilt and there is a big difference!
#77
Originally Posted by virtualbernie
Originally Posted by mamahippychicky
I was asked to make some leotards. I hate sewing stretchy material so said my machine couldn't handle it!
Hehehe, good answer! :thumbup:
#79
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Glenmoore, PA
Posts: 7,941
Originally Posted by marymild
Have you noticed when you tell people you quilt, they want to know if you will do their mending for them?
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