[Gurthang]

Aragorn always had trouble with knots... big fingers and all that.

OR

Aragorn checks his pocket mirror: "Eh... not too bad. I've got at least a couple more weeks before I'll need a bath."

Meanwhile, Legolas and Gimli, who don't share his optimism, sneak up behind him with soap and water.

OR

Aragorn had attempted to sew that hole in his shirt by using his sword as a giant needle (notice the nifty pin-hole in the hilt of the sword). He gave up after it only widened the hole. He then decided to get his real needle and thread. But, alas, threading that needle takes much more talent than putting thread through his sword.

After trying to mend the tear for an hour and a half, Aragorn reluctantly hands his shirt to Arwen, who has the job done in five minutes.

OR

Aragorn performs surgery on his horse.
Aragorn: "Scalpal."
Arwen: "You have it under your arm."