[kdclement]

Someone asked me to do a project for her making these curtains and over the weekend I started on them. Well, I've had them for about 2 months over the holidays and forgot completely what the lady asked me to do but not until after she reminded me. I told her I had one done, which was honest about that but hadn't cut the amount she wanted and my machine caused some unwanted gathering. Now I'm frustrated and don't know what to tell her. I'm disappointed in myself and want to hide like I usually do. I should have never taken this on and I don't want her to hate me. On top of all of this when I realized I'd made a mess of that I spun out of control with my gf but I'm just now realizing what happened days later. I can't believe I would do this but at the same time it's so typical of me. Anyone else have anything happen kind of like this?

Please help

[Perna]

I had that happen with me in college, I took on an ironing job for a fellow dorm-mate and messed it up. I do not know that you can salvage the situation; I think you have to tell her you are unable to make them for her, I would maybe say your machine is broken and you do not know when you are going to get it fixed or get back to being able to work on your sewing again, you're very sorry. Since she asked you to do the job (instead of you soliciting it?) it should not be quite as bad, she might be disappointed that you cannot make the curtains for her but it won't mean she hates you; it should be no worse than if you had said you did not have time or were not able to at the beginning.

[lido78]

Maybe you could tell her that your machine is broken (as suggested above) but suggest someone else who could finish the job. Unfortunately, after two months, the lady may be right to be a bit annoyed...but if you help her solve the problem, I think it would be minimal.

[Open Eyes]

Well, you could tell her that you did start the job and your machine was not working right and you have more gathers than desired as a result. You can tell her that the holiday distractions kept you from getting it straightened out, and that your really sorry about the delay.

If you talk to her and go over what she wanted done do you think you can start over and do the job?

Your doing your best and I have found that people can be surprisingly forgiving. Try not to assume the worst, you had good intentions. Now if you truely don't think that you can recheck what she wanted and finally do the work, then perhaps appologize and let her find someone else to do the work for her. You can always say that your machine is acting up and you don't want to take a chance on creating more errors because of your machine.

Try to forgive yourself as well kdclement.

Open Eyes

[kdclement]

Wow!!!! You all are great and awesome people. I feel so much better about the situation.
Hugs

[falling star]

That is tough. Well, she knows she doesn't have the curtains, its no secret. I would be honest about it. But do what you think is best. The truth is you could discount your price or do them for free. If she isn't paying you then offer to do an extra project, like a matching pillow. You will feel a lot better when you finish. I have sewed for people before. I know the pressure. I have a project sitting in my car right now.