I know you have all been waiting to hear about my pants and I appreciate your help.
Misha, I asked the "Mrs." about the sewing machine and my pants. She did have a suggestion about what I could do with my pants if I expected her to sew them. I chose not to pursue that avenue.
I did take GBG's suggestion of Alterations Plus on Union Avenue. Very nice people, very professional and very reasonable.
Now my wife wants to take her clothes there.