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redfrog said
on 9/10/2008 There's always an easier way ain't there? I'd been trying to train beetles to crawl through the waistband dragging the errant string behind them. I hadn't been having much luck. Now all I need to do is figure out where to find a coat hanger.
Robryke said
on 8/30/2008 Thanks for the safety pin tip...after 10 minutes' work I finally got it!
Vikki Albers said
on 6/8/2008 The easiest method I've found is to tie the two ends together before tossing into the washer - hold both ties together and make one knot. It takes precious little time compared to re-working the tie back through the tie allowance in your garment. A safety pin (to connect the two tie ends) may catch on other delicate fabrics being washed at the same time.
HandyMommy said
on 3/11/2008 I ALSO USE A SAFETY PIN AND IT WORKS WONDERS!!!
seterk said
on 3/7/2008 Does someone sell a small tool that can do this?
seterk said
on 3/7/2008 Someone should make a small tool to do this-if they havent already. The problem is the safety pin or hanger can rip the fabric. I'm amazed clothing makes don't make the cords with ends that won't fit into the wholes!
ehudsonj said
on 3/4/2008 What is even easier is to get a length or roll of what is usually called 'Mechanic's Wire'. Great stuff to temporarily fix something back onto the car, or be a bit flexible to pass around the tube on your clothes for that drawstring. Make a smooth loop at the end and twist it onto itself tightly. Slip in the drawstring and pull gently back to the beginning. The mechanics wire is not so rigid as a coat hanger but the idea is the same.
ehudsonj said
on 3/4/2008 What is even easier is to get a length or roll of what is usually called 'Mechanic's Wire'. Great stuff to temporarily fix something back onto the car, or be a bit flexible to pass around the tube on your clothes for that drawstring. Make a smooth loop at the end and twist it onto itself tightly. Slip in the drawstring and pull gently back to the beginning. The mechanics wire is not so rigid as a coat hanger but the idea is the same.
weeokwan said
on 3/3/2008 I like the hanger one too though because it works faster than all that fuss over the safety pin. Besides it all depends on the size of the pants whether a hanger or a safety pin will do! LOL! Like I said I like the hanger.
Iameternalx7 said
on 3/3/2008 Sprice your article is informative, I agree with Pamam. My draw string came out of my wind-braker (jacket) and the information Paman gave was more effective.
DiscountTickets said
on 3/2/2008 Thanks for this great idea.
Aimee30 said
on 3/2/2008 Sorry for the double comment--I thought the first one didn't go on.
Aimee30 said
on 3/2/2008 I agree with pamam, a safety pin works fine for this.
Also, large beads attached at the ends of the drawstrings can help prevent this from happening again. A bead that is larger than the hole the draw string is inserted into should be tied on each end.
Not only do the beads help this problem but can make the clothing look quite decorative. Personally, I have used varnished wooden beads for this type of project.
Aimee30 said
on 3/2/2008 I agree with pamam, a safety pin works great for this.
You also might want to get some large beads to tie on the ends of the drawstrings to keep the strings from pulling out again. A large enough bead will be bigger than the hole the drawstring is inserted in. I have used large wooden beads personally.
THOP777 said
on 3/2/2008 this is helpful to know, thanks