My dang kitty somehow got a hold of my shorts that were drying on the shower rod. She chewed several tiny holes in the right butt-cheek area.
Is there any way to repair this? Probably not, I guess, but I sure hate to have to toss out a virtually brand-new pair of shorts (I've only worn them once).
BTW the shorts are 80% poly, 20% lycra, if that helps.
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12-16-2008, 02:22 PM #1
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Is There a Way to Repair a Hole in Cycling Shorts?
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12-16-2008, 02:29 PM #2
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If you can't repair them, you could always save them to use indoors on a trainer (assuming your SO / family members / housemates don't object).
Or, if it gets chilly enough where you are, you can wear tights over them and no-one would be the wiser.
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12-16-2008, 02:58 PM #3
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How small are the holes? Could you dab some clear nail polish on them to keep them from getting bigger, like when you get a run in pantyhose and you need to do an emergency fix?
They still might need to be worn at home/under tights only, but it might keep them from getting worse.
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12-16-2008, 05:33 PM #4
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I crashed once and tore my favorite pair of new shorts.
I now use them for "wearing under tights" duty.2007 Seven ID8 - Bontrager InForm
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12-18-2008, 07:12 PM #5
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I got this suggestion from another TE'er - Select a pair of "sacrificial" shorts, and cut out patches for your damaged shorts from them. I sewed the patches on the outside of my shorts (for comfort) and held them in place with a tiny zig-zag stitching with my sewing machine. It isn't attractive, but quite serviceable! Good luck! tokie
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12-19-2008, 12:45 AM #6
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Hey, this is a good idea. I have a pair of ancient Nike spinning shorts that I just keep 'cos when it's really hot out they're the shortest pair I have. (And earn me some welcome catcalls once in a while
Originally Posted by Tokie
) I have a hole in my Amfib tights, and the Nikes just went sacrificial...
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