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    Old 08-24-2010, 12:29 PM
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    Originally Posted by Marmie
    It's hard to say no, especially to family. But when your asked by the ones you never see untill they need it, it gets a little annoying.And they think your a miricle worker. I was just given a dress for a flower girl to alter. It's probably a size 7 or 8. She's not quite 3. They would like it fixed so it can be continually let out as she grows.
    And people in hell want ice water. Good grief!
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    Old 08-24-2010, 10:44 PM
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    Originally Posted by Marmie
    It's hard to say no, especially to family. But when your asked by the ones you never see untill they need it, it gets a little annoying.And they think your a miricle worker. I was just given a dress for a flower girl to alter. It's probably a size 7 or 8. She's not quite 3. They would like it fixed so it can be continually let out as she grows.
    well unless she is a REALLY fat 3 year old that is not going to work is it people think just because we sew and quilt we are miracle workers those people must be living in their own little world that we are only allowed to visit from time to time which is probably a good thing lol
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    Old 08-25-2010, 03:49 PM
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    That was funny, thanks so much for the chuckle.
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    Old 08-26-2010, 08:00 AM
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    Originally Posted by Marmie
    It's hard to say no, especially to family. But when your asked by the ones you never see untill they need it, it gets a little annoying.And they think your a miricle worker. I was just given a dress for a flower girl to alter. It's probably a size 7 or 8. She's not quite 3. They would like it fixed so it can be continually let out as she grows.
    OMG!!!!! People expect miracles!
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    Old 08-26-2010, 09:08 AM
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    My sister was filling out a form for her daughters skating group she checked off NO for the do you know how to sew question. Then when they asked she she I quilt I don't sew its completely different.
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    Old 08-27-2010, 09:28 AM
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    Their suggestion was to just shorten the straps and run some elastic across the back. Ya right.
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    Old 08-27-2010, 01:46 PM
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    Originally Posted by Marmie
    Their suggestion was to just shorten the straps and run some elastic across the back. Ya right.
    k if it is that easy i guess they should do it themselves hand them the needle and thread!
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    Old 08-28-2010, 02:06 PM
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    I am forever fixing people's clothing but I charge them!
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    Old 08-30-2010, 11:12 AM
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    I FEEL GUILTY ASKING FAMILY TO PAY. BUT I DID MENTION THAT IT WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTILL I GOT PAID FROM MY REGULAR JOB SO I COULD BUY MATCHING THREAD FOR THE DRESS AND THE SLACKS. THEIR REPLY WAS , THATS OK AS LONG AS ITS DONE BY .....THEN SHE MENTIONED A DRESS THAT SOMEONE ELSE IS SUPPOSED TO BE ATTACHING BEADS TO,BUT HASN'T HEARD FROM HER.I TOOK THAT AS MY CUE TO LEAVE THE ROOM IN A HURRY.I GET THE FEELING I'M GOING TO HAVE TO MAKE SOMEONE MAD OR LEAVE THE STATE.
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    Old 08-30-2010, 12:33 PM
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    I usually don't charge family but anyone else I charge.
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