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#148971 - 09/15/08 02:58 PM Wedding Problem
SwampDonkey Offline
Veteran

Registered: 07/08/07
Posts: 1268
Loc: Northeastern Ontario, Canada
I was at the wedding of a coworker this weekend and noticed a reoccuring problem at formal functions.

Because most dress attire is manufactured with style instead of durability being the primary concern you often see wardrobe malfunctions at these events. It is often the first time the items has been worn and they also may be a little on the tight side?

This weekend both the mother-of-the-groom and the bride had clothing difficulties. Being the normal "go-to-guy" I was asked if I had a sewing kit or safety pins on me; it hurt to say that I did not (had black "Gorrila Tape", but it would have clashed)! I had left my EDC mini-kit in the hotel room and felt naked without it (I will post this kit for review on the forum soon).

So to prevent this from happening again I have pinned a few high quality safety pins into the lining of my suit jacket and put a sewing kit with a variety of thread colours, in the inside pocket.

I hope to be the hero of some bridesmaid at the next wedding I attend.

Mike


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#148986 - 09/15/08 04:22 PM Re: Wedding Problem [Re: SwampDonkey]
dweste Offline
Pooh-Bah

Registered: 02/16/08
Posts: 2463
Loc: Central California
Hope she's cute!

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#149038 - 09/15/08 10:07 PM Re: Wedding Problem [Re: SwampDonkey]
UTAlumnus Offline
Old Hand

Registered: 03/08/03
Posts: 1019
Loc: East Tennessee near Bristol
Add some light weight monofilament line in addition to/replacing the thread. It will let you match any color material.

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#149259 - 09/16/08 11:07 PM Re: Wedding Problem [Re: ]
RayW Offline
Addict

Registered: 12/06/01
Posts: 601
Loc: Orlando, FL
Duh,

I thought that the reason you avoid weddings and funerals is because at either one someone's life just ended.

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#149341 - 09/17/08 02:10 PM Re: Wedding Problem [Re: SwampDonkey]
TeacherRO Offline
Carpal Tunnel

Registered: 03/11/05
Posts: 2574
Safety pins - many uses.

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#149410 - 09/17/08 09:11 PM Re: Wedding Problem [Re: TeacherRO]
Air_Pirate Offline
It looked easier on TV!
Journeyman

Registered: 08/20/08
Posts: 56
Loc: Memphis, TN
Don't forget to pack the Kevlar thread!

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