RTV - whoda thunk? I'll try it. Worst that can happen is that it doesn't work and I'm no worse off than I am now. Thanks for the brainstorm!
I imagine it will get cool enough to need the knee warmers again someday.
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07-30-2008, 07:09 PM #1
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07-30-2008, 07:25 PM #2
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Hey now, let's not rush things.
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07-31-2008, 04:40 AM #3
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Originally Posted by withm
Awww, Zen, pleeease, just a 10 degree drop? Originally Posted by Zen
And back to the original question - another source of sewing supplies is Nancy's Notions, http://www.nancysnotions.com/. Her stuff is pretty practical. I used to watch her sewing shows on PBS, not sure if she still has the show or not. But I did learn a lot from her.Beth
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07-31-2008, 06:40 AM #4
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Bra Straps?
Another option is a package of the soft, stretch elastic used for bra straps. The elastic actually feels good against the skin, and is sold in pkgs/lengths just long enough for a bra, so it's just about perfect for around the legs. I'll search and see if I can find a link.
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07-31-2008, 06:52 AM #5
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What about the liquid goo for use on the bottom of children's slippers?
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07-31-2008, 07:01 AM #6
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I wore mine yesterday..... Originally Posted by Zen
But this is the West Coast.
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07-31-2008, 11:10 AM #7
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elastic!
wow-who would have thought that my awesome sewing skills would come in useful here! Do you have a Joanne fabric close by? Any online sewing store will have this: "stretchrite" lightweight clear elastic. 3/8 inch by 5 yards. A couple of bucks. It is resistant to oils, perspiration, and solvents. You need to look in the NOTIONS section of the website. If you are really wanting them to stay up, you could sew TWO rows.
How to use. measure the opening you are going to sew. cut a piece of the elastic 1/2 the size you need. Use your machine sew a stitch to keep it in place. As you sew, pull the elastic as you are stitching. The elastic is supposed to stretch and it will help hold up your garment.
Hey, if the silicone caulking thing doesn't work out....Last edited by IGGY; 07-31-2008 at 11:12 AM. Reason: more info
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08-02-2008, 10:54 AM #8
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Another option is to roll the top seam down once, and then supposedly the gripper on your shorts will "catch" it better.
I say "supposedly" because my husband (former bike racer) told me this after I was complaining about the same thing, but I haven't tried it yet.
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