tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post6096761843666894218..comments2024-03-27T20:51:28.729-04:00Comments on Faye's Sewing Adventure : TODAY`S FAQ`s ...Faye Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-3658994280700771732014-07-01T20:56:32.449-04:002014-07-01T20:56:32.449-04:00I once got a request like that once. She was askin...I once got a request like that once. She was asking me to reduce a dress size 24 to 18. Hehehe my response was "I'm sorry I don't do alterations" Alterations takes twice the time of sewing afresh. BiKéhttp://www.stylebybike.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-72753146986201844732014-06-27T21:48:48.304-04:002014-06-27T21:48:48.304-04:00Such a great blog post..
I do sew for other peopl...Such a great blog post.. <br />I do sew for other people, other than my family [occasionally]..I really get conned into doing it.. My hubby tells me all the time, "If you would put a real high price on the job, They would never worry you with sewing for them again." ha<br /> And I hate when someone comes up to me, and ask me to mend their clothes? Please.....I hate to mend my own clothes.. That is why I have a basketful of mending that needs to be done.ha.<br />I hate when friends ask you to sew.. so hard to say no.. and they make comments like," You are so fast, it won't take you no time" yes...it does, and my time is precious too.. Please don't try to make my hobby, a non-fun hobby... eeeh. I have even had them say,,"since you love sewing so much.. I am going to bring you this,this,this item to sew for me.. and show up with a bag of sewing. I am so dumb, I don't know how to say no.. ha<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-32472183313603573672014-06-27T21:37:42.795-04:002014-06-27T21:37:42.795-04:00Me too Faye.. SO hard to say no.Me too Faye.. SO hard to say no.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-77047085920377979612014-06-25T17:52:21.555-04:002014-06-25T17:52:21.555-04:00Great, great post. I enjoyed reading all the comme...Great, great post. I enjoyed reading all the comments, too. The Sewing CPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597071745117856780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-79073964621656775362014-06-25T00:39:41.094-04:002014-06-25T00:39:41.094-04:00I actually rarely sew or knit for anyone outside o...I actually rarely sew or knit for anyone outside of my family because most don't appreciate or understand how much work/time goes into each garment. People are so use to buying cheap RTW junk that they think for an extra $10 they will get a custom-made-one-of-a-kind-perfect-fitting-outfit from me ... have I got news for them! NO WAY!!! My other pet annoyance is when my non-sewing friends make it clear they are not interested in my blog, or sewing chitchat ... until they want something mended or changed ... now who's not interested?!? ... JJudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406164663751567997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-47950624163550962622014-06-19T13:49:45.866-04:002014-06-19T13:49:45.866-04:00LOL, I get pretty much the same comments from peop...LOL, I get pretty much the same comments from people I know (co-workers mostly) :)<br />I always tell them the same: "you wouldn't pay the price I'd be asking for"Tanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-57623191480209838812014-06-15T09:30:27.718-04:002014-06-15T09:30:27.718-04:00I must admit, I cringe when someone ask if I made...I must admit, I cringe when someone ask if I made the garment I am wearing. Because I know what the next question will be. My usual response is its cheaper to buy it from the store. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-53595230633145913212014-06-14T20:53:25.748-04:002014-06-14T20:53:25.748-04:00person who knows I sew: can you make *insert garm...person who knows I sew: can you make *insert garment here* for me?<br />me: You can't afford me.<br /><br />This usually shuts the conversation down!Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384050927297629715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-20795298224301692922014-06-14T20:52:29.617-04:002014-06-14T20:52:29.617-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384050927297629715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-43162371580795946422014-06-13T20:26:23.248-04:002014-06-13T20:26:23.248-04:00I love this post! I must say I am a greedy sewer....I love this post! I must say I am a greedy sewer. I love sewing for myself because I can sew at my own pace. Alteration are very tedious, time consuming and boring! I've found that doing alterations for most people go unappreciated. So I'll just sew for myself!Bonniehttp://www.sewplus.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-8577060397607837552014-06-13T19:25:33.454-04:002014-06-13T19:25:33.454-04:00Daughters quite often do not get bitten by their M...Daughters quite often do not get bitten by their Mother's sewing bug. My daughter (claims) that she can't even sew on a button. I think it's lovely that your daughter in law has taken off with sewing and is capitalizing on it as well.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-72392042399049720242014-06-13T19:23:26.582-04:002014-06-13T19:23:26.582-04:00I know right! I really want people to learn to he...I know right! I really want people to learn to hem their own pants.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-69953487299423345572014-06-13T19:22:37.616-04:002014-06-13T19:22:37.616-04:00I have REALLY missed seeing your posts Tanya, but ...I have REALLY missed seeing your posts Tanya, but I know you are busy with your grand babies. Thanks for looking in.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-71321724818822393132014-06-13T16:42:39.660-04:002014-06-13T16:42:39.660-04:00I'll reluctantly sew for my daughters, but I u...I'll reluctantly sew for my daughters, but I usually require them to join in, or at least keep me company. My new daughter in law wanted to learn to sew last year, so I bought her a sewing machine for Christmas, and spent 3 days with her, teaching her to use it and playing with it. Now she has hew own little Etsy shop selling decorator items! I am so proud! As for anyone else, I would never sew for anyone, just like everyone else who has answered you.Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-73973995420111906202014-06-13T09:35:26.121-04:002014-06-13T09:35:26.121-04:00I saw this on Facebook, which Kadiddlehopper (Kati...I saw this on Facebook, which Kadiddlehopper (Katie) posted. Asking a seamstress to hem pants is like asking Michelangelo to paint the garage. I thought that was perfect! Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229406683301436266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-16022541373568187532014-06-12T23:05:20.623-04:002014-06-12T23:05:20.623-04:00Lol Faye, I do not sew for people takes the fun ri...Lol Faye, I do not sew for people takes the fun right out of sewing. I have very limited sewing time even though i've been told I'm selfish I only sew for myself and those I love dearly.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305569483103134078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-80575010451338417922014-06-12T18:14:05.926-04:002014-06-12T18:14:05.926-04:00I actually use to have a friend who cooked my dinn...I actually use to have a friend who cooked my dinner, cleaned the kitchen afterwards and even baby sat in exchange for my sewing for her. Our bartering had to end though when this guy asked me for a date and she horned in "sorry she can't because she has to sew for me tonight". Brought a screeching halt to the sewing friendship! Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-64509209329373228322014-06-12T18:11:09.575-04:002014-06-12T18:11:09.575-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-68997599470269248772014-06-12T18:08:41.712-04:002014-06-12T18:08:41.712-04:00I'd have a straight production line going if I...I'd have a straight production line going if I could make $150 for a set of cotton pillowcases. Would never go to be on Friday or Saturday night. I'd keep my job however because I do love it so much! Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-52446357582405576302014-06-12T18:07:06.995-04:002014-06-12T18:07:06.995-04:00I don't think I know your sisterinlaw, but she...I don't think I know your sisterinlaw, but she's so blessed to have married your "FINE" brother (just between me and you - lol). Lady, I'm not selling myself short; I'm saving myself a lot of heartache.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-50448462454441311642014-06-12T18:05:10.869-04:002014-06-12T18:05:10.869-04:00Sewing is such a labor of love. I know because I&...Sewing is such a labor of love. I know because I've actually SUFFERED through many a project to completion. I do love people, but my time is so very limited.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-71293642998774879602014-06-12T18:03:43.456-04:002014-06-12T18:03:43.456-04:00I've used the term "Neverary" before...I've used the term "Neverary" before. They just laugh at me when I do.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-55109298774395670902014-06-12T18:02:55.912-04:002014-06-12T18:02:55.912-04:00You are a rarity, most people act like they don...You are a rarity, most people act like they don't even want to learn. Yes, there is an awfully big learning curve when starting out, but oh so worth it after you do learn.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-81586686485381474532014-06-12T18:01:18.413-04:002014-06-12T18:01:18.413-04:00I've used the "I'll be glad to teach ...I've used the "I'll be glad to teach you" quote too. It always receives silence. I also send quite a lot of business to our local "Irene's Custom Alteration Shop". Irene should be paying me a fee. hahahaFaye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-51898239031094443692014-06-12T17:59:00.572-04:002014-06-12T17:59:00.572-04:00I think sewing for money would wreck the joy too. ...I think sewing for money would wreck the joy too. But who knows??? I might have to do just that one day. Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.com