Ray regarding your request for sewing and alterations. I am a member of a recently formed local time exchange ( a membership organization where members trade services (on an hour for hour basis without exchanging money) As a member I have had lined wool pants hemmed and curtains repaired. I was very satisfied with the results.

If you or anyone else would be interested in finding out more, there is an orientation meeting for Hour for Our Community Time Exchange scheduled for Saturday Sept 8th at the Bennington Free Library from 10:30 to noon. You can also call 802-379-5951 for more information. Sewing is just one of many services being traded on this exchange. I have also had a roof put on my garden shed, had a house sitter for my pets when I was out of town, to name just two of the services I have received.