Tailor Made

I drive an old Ford Expedition. I used to call it a car. It was top of the line, all the bells and whistles. Now I call it my truck. I am naming it Martha right now. After all the wear and tear over the years, she really can't claim to look or drive like a car. I have hauled dogs, cats, (alive and dead), chickens, turtles, ( I have 2 boys), wreaths, Christmas trees, luggage, pine straw, baseball, football, track, and hockey gear, bridles, saddles, groceries, wet children and towels, and babies in car seats and all that entails. I have changed diapers in it, eaten in it, gotten dressed, and slept in it. The back window has been broken out, the windshield broken by a water balloon (fyi, it's just like a rock hitting the car), paint sprayed on it, the sunroof broken, crayons melted in it, the alternator replaced mid 14 hour trip (providential Southern help on a Saturday afternoon, rural Alabama), and the bumper dented. Right now, it (Martha) is covered in dust from road construction in front of my house, plus I have a gravel drive, and live on a mini farm and all the mess that comes with that. I have vacuumed/cleaned out sand, rocks, manure, dirt, leaves, and food. Thankfully, Martha has never been wrecked. But like I said, she's old and I can't buy a newer one until I can pay most all in cash (husbands' rules). And the one I want isn't cheap, Volvo, Lexus, or Land Rover SUV. So, I am stuck washing, vacuuming, dusting, and changing tires and oil as needed. All this personal information to tell you that in this economy, mending and tailoring to make a nice piece of clothing serve you longer is a smart choice to make if needed. A classic designer blazer or even just a very nice one can be updated easily and fairly reasonably by a professional tailor. A tailor is a person that can go into the seam or under linings, or take an article of clothing apart and "tailor" it to fit you. Even change the design to modernize the style. They do much more than hem. They can take a pant and reduce the fullness if needed, adjust the waistband, or take out pockets. I have a tailor I use that is reasonable and timely. She works out of her home. I don't have her permission to put her name out on the web but if you call or email, I can give you her name and number. Please tell her you got her name from me. Maybe I'll get a reduced price on my clothes! Anyway, these days, most people are trying to save a few pennies. So, if you want your old Brooks Brothers classic white shirt to be more fitted and look more 2009, or if you've gained a couple pounds and need the waistband let out of your favorite pants and new isn't in the picture, get them tailored. It'll help her business and your pocket. Waiting for something isn't too hard, trust me. But, if you can afford new, then go and buy. And call me, I can save you time and money (it's true). The retailers could use you and so could I! Don't let the economy get you down, surely we've about hit bottom and then up is the only way to go! Have a great week and I hope to hear from you soon, Martha and I would love to pay you a visit.