"BobK207" wrote in message
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On Feb 1, 4:07 pm, Jim wrote:
Sorry guys, just think there might be more ladies with good answers to
this one.

The draw string on my sweat pants came out during the last wash. What
is a good method for putting it back?

I happen to me an expert at this, I use the same technique as was
developed for kid's sweat shirt hood strings.

But let's see what that the ladies proffer ..........

I'm no lady, but I have fixed this problem multiple times on various coats,
jackets, sweatshirts, and sweatpants. It takes a bigass needle. Cut the long
part off a coat hanger, or find a knitting needle or skinny disposable
chopstick. A piece of electricians fishing tape would also work, if the
holes are big. Tape the cord to the end in such a way that it doesn't make a
big lump, and gently work it back through the item of clothing. Once
through, disconnect the tool, and add knots or whatever to keep the cord
ends out in daylight. For sweatpants, I just tie the cord ends together, and
adjust them with another slipknot as needed. Note- always undue the
adjustment knot before washing, so it doesn't fuse solid like a kid's wet
shoelace.

You can still buy kid-size hoodies with strings? I thought they banned those
from the playground-ape sizes, due to strangle hazard. (Moot point around
here- the schools have banned hoodies, and the stores stopped carrying them.
Gang dress, ya know.)

aem sends....