The high, the low and the fix

The high: A customer came in to my office today. We started talking about the ridiculous cost of living. He mentioned my "designer clothing." Apparently, I make designer clothing because here's what I am wearing:

I didn't have the heart to tell him that I made my shirt using 3 different shirts, but better yet that my shorts are actually made from a tablecloth and men's underwear!!! My cowboy boots are Ariat and are at least 5 years old. Based on his outfit, he probably isn't the best fashion judge; nevertheless, he Made. My. Day.
The low: The whole good feeling was ruined when I saw my mom at lunch and she told me I had a hole in the backside of my shorts. Blowout! Ironically, on my way back to work I heard "Baby Got Back." Of course, I turned it up and rapped along with Sir Mix-A-Lot, as well as a Kansas girl can any way!
The fix: Luckily, the lace was just unraveling at the seam. Nothing a little craft glue (because I didn't have any fray check or fabric glue and they are going to be hand washed), a needle and thread couldn't fix!

 Before

 the patch

 double stitched it in place with my machine

 hand stitched the rest of the patch in place

 the unraveled part stuck out like a sore thumb, so I trimmed it

 patched from the inside

final result

Every seam got a liberal coat of craft glue and hopefully it will stay together now! My lace shirt is also getting a good coat of craft glue along the seams too. I don't know how I am so hard on clothes, but I seem to have a horrible time with anything that isn't made from knit or denim. It is a good thing most of my wardrobe is made from recycled/ refashioned clothes because I have a feeling I would ruin expensive, designer clothes.