04/06/2026
There is this client who always comes to me whenever the tailor he considers a professional is overwhelmed with work. He usually uses me as an alternative.
He has been doing this for a very long time. Most times, he brings clothes today and expects them to be ready the next day. To make matters worse, payment is always an issue with him.
This morning, he came to my shop and said he had a wedding to attend on Friday and wanted me to sew an outfit for him. The problem is that I am already overloaded with work myself. I tried explaining the situation to him, but he refused to listen. He dropped the clothes on my table and left.
I asked him to pay an advance before I started the job, but he said he didn't have cash on him and would make a transfer later. He also said he would be coming to pick up the clothes tomorrow morning. Since I already had his measurements, he simply left the clothes behind.
Right now, I'm worried because I'm not even sure I'll be able to meet up with the deadline. I don't know how to handle this situation. Should I go ahead and sew the clothes, or should I keep them aside and explain things to him when he comes tomorrow?
I would appreciate your advice on how to handle a client like this.