Before matriculating into sports, the giant #1 foam finger was originally used by seamstresses as an encouraging—though ultimately cumbersome—thimble substitute. Today's Groupon offers a better form of sewing advocacy: for $15, you get $30 worth of quality alterations and fittings at Quick Stitch. This Groupon is not valid toward embroidery.

Quick Stitch has been offering full-service alterations and fittings for eveningwear, formal wear, and casual clothing for 15 years. Male patrons can take advantage of Quick Stitch's premium suit and slack alterations ($7 for pant hems, $15–$18 for suit sleeves) or get tuxedo T-shirts tailored ($15–$18 per shirt), whereas ladies can spruce up the seams on skirts ($12–$18) or re-work the bonds of blouses ($12–$15). For big-event clothing such as prom dresses or wedding dresses, Quick Stitch offers alterations that won't clash with corsages or bicker with bouquets. Recent winners in workplace weight-loss contests can celebrate their slimmed-down silhouette by getting clothes taken in ($12–$15 per men's item, $15–$18 per women's item). The shop does offer a coupon for bridal alterations—this Groupon, however, can be used for any apparel and occasion. Mark Quick Stitch's 15th anniversary by wearing pants made of crystal, or bring in a drawerful of duds for fixing and fitting instead.