If you are looking for tips on how to copy a RTW garment - please scroll to the bottom :) In recent times (especially the last year or two), I have been very unwilling to sew for others. Sewing for the kids doesn't seem as rewarding when they wear school uniform so much, Nick doesn't need anything and I haven't been doing much quilting either. I usually politely decline any offers to assist friends with sewing tasks, particularly taking in or hemming, unless they are a VERY good friend. I would rather make myself a whole new pair of pants than fix a hem on mine, so why anyone would think I might enjoy mending their clothes is beyond me... However, some people are special enough and sometimes the task at hand is interesting enough. Introducing Nicky's new denim skirt: Nicky is about to go overseas for 7 months and really wanted a new version of a very worn-in denim skirt she has. I used leftover Cone Mills denim from Nick's jeans, which made this