"Melba's Jammin'" wrote in message
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I don't sew either. These days it just doesn't make sense. Fabric, thread,
zippers and buttons cost soooo much to buy. It's no longer cheaper to make
it yourself. Although I can sew, I am not very good at it. I used to own a
machine. I used to make a few things. Just a few. Bought daughter a Hello
Kitty machine that I read could be used and often is used by adults. She
never opened the box. I got her this after she repeatedly made pillows for
me and the cat using tape or staples to hold them together. Let me tell
you...tape doesn't work! And staples? Well you can just imagine. She has
shown no interest in the machine and probably never will.
I do occasional repairs by hand. I will not do hems. The dry cleaner will
do that. Expensive? Yes. But at least I know they'll do it right. But
mainly I try to buy things that do not need alterations.