Tweek Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I'm continually tripping over the bottoms of me new trousers. And can't sew for toffee. Can anyone recommend a reasonable tailor or seamstress type of person in Douglas, ideally in town? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotsAlan Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Can you not buy shorter trousers? But seriously. I remember we used to be able to buy that "Iron in" hemming fabric stuff. My mum used to buy me trousers that were far to long, and hem them on the ironing board. After a year the bottom of my trousers looked like accordian bellows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-in-man Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Wear shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevster Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I'm continually tripping over the bottoms of me new trousers. And can't sew for toffee. Can anyone recommend a reasonable tailor or seamstress type of person in Douglas, ideally in town? Thanks. Try the tailors on Bucks Road - near Newsbeat. They have a resident seamstress who did a good job on a dress for my daughter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotsAlan Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 ...... And can't sew for toffee..... Thanks. This is a fascinating phrase. We all know what it means. But I wonder how it come about. Was toffee super expensive at one time or what? Does anyone know without Googling it? I don't have a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Help a man with his trousers? *must get picture out of my mind* Bucks Road, I would concur on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotsAlan Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 So. Tweek needs a tweek. At the bottom of the trousers Snowflake. Not the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey boy Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 ...... And can't sew for toffee..... Thanks. This is a fascinating phrase. We all know what it means. But I wonder how it come about. Was toffee super expensive at one time or what? Does anyone know without Googling it? I don't have a clue. I believe the people of NW England refer to sweets as toffees or at least that how was explained to me when I asked someone who said it. I believe that Everton are nicknamed as the toffees for the same reason, Everton mints - sweets- toffees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilly G. Ossenfeffer Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 A couple of safety pins, strategically placed at front and back of the trouser leg, is a temporary fix. You could always make it a feature and attach some bright and cheerful badges around the bottom of your trousers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal48 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I have had alterations done by the lady in the little shop,next to the back of the Villa gardens in Derby road. She is very good. There is another on Derby Road on the corner to the top entrance to Derby Square., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 If you work in an office there's bound to be a handy stapler that will do the job quicker and cheaper than a seamstress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 If you work in an office there's bound to be a handy stapler that will do the job quicker and cheaper than a seamstress. That's stealing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxmaid Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I remember using selotape to keep the massive hem up on my trousers cos I have little legs! I believe the people of NW England refer to sweets as toffees or at least that how was explained to me when I asked someone who said it. I believe that Everton are nicknamed as the toffees for the same reason, Everton mints - sweets I now live in Lancashire and it drives me nuts, all sweets including mints & fizzy sweets are called toffees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweek Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 If you work in an office there's bound to be a handy stapler that will do the job quicker and cheaper than a seamstress. That's stealing!! Would it be stealing if they were work trousers, cos I spose I'd be bringing the staples back to work every day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dalby Spook Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 sew what by derby square are brill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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