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 ..........

cheers
Bob

On Feb 1, 6:20 pm, "BobK207" wrote:
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 ..........

cheers
Bob


I'm no lady but I know how to do that.

Attach the string to a safety pin and work it back through by pinching
the end of the pin from the outside of the pants.

Or you could send a fish tape through your pants and attach the string
to that.

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 ..........

cheers
Bob


Attach a closed safety pin to the end and thread it through.

Cheri

"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....

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 was thinking coat hanger bent into a circle, and tape the
string onto the end of the coat hanger. Copper eletric wire also
good, 14 gage probably work.

--

Christopher A. Young
You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
..

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On Feb 1, 6:20 pm, "BobK207" wrote:
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 ..........

cheers
Bob


I'm no lady but I know how to do that.

Attach the string to a safety pin and work it back through by
pinching
the end of the pin from the outside of the pants.

Or you could send a fish tape through your pants and attach the
string
to that.

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?

Pin a small safety pin to the end of the drawstring and feed it through
the hem. If there is an eyelet and a safety pin won't fit through it,
wrap a narrow strip of duct tape around the string (like the end of a
shoelace) and feed that through.

"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
...
I was thinking coat hanger bent into a circle, and tape the
string onto the end of the coat hanger. Copper eletric wire also
good, 14 gage probably work.

--

I don't think they make coat hangers THAT big, and that much copper wire
would be expensive.

Steve ;-)

Christopher A. Young
You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
.

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On Feb 1, 6:20 pm, "BobK207" wrote:
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 ..........

cheers
Bob


I'm no lady but I know how to do that.

Attach the string to a safety pin and work it back through by
pinching
the end of the pin from the outside of the pants.

Or you could send a fish tape through your pants and attach the
string
to that.

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?

Safety pin method was what I grew up with.

Jim wrote:

Amanda wrote:

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?


Safety pin method was what I grew up with.



Looks like that will be my choice of action. Now to find where the
small safety pins are.


Usually on the rack by the cash register ) I almost bought my son a
sewing basket on my last visit - not ruffles and flowers, of course.
The search for needle and thread was longer than normal. Of course,
duct tape and wire will mend almost anything 'til ya' get to mom's.

If you have a needle and thread, fix the sweats after you get the
drawstring back in. Sew a couple of stitches on the back inside through
the fabric and the drawstring - then it will stay where it belongs.

I'm surprised nobody cussed you out for not posting at
alt.sweats.drawstrings.

On Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:07:52 -0600, 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'm male, but fixed my draw string on my hooded sweat jacket using a
coat hanger wire. Using a pair of pliers I put a small loop on one
end. When you're done, put bigger knots on the ends or tie the ends
together every time it's ready for the laundry.

Amanda wrote:
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?

Safety pin method was what I grew up with.



Looks like that will be my choice of action. Now to find where the
small safety pins are.

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?

Throw them away and buy a new set.

Being a male is tough.

It's almost cheaper to buy a new shirt than to have one laundered.

I think next time my wife ask I'll tell her that this is a ladies job,
"Honestly I read it..."
The easiest way to do this is with the "fish tape" method but instead of
using real fish tape use some of the harder plastic line from a weed eat /
whipped snipper. It's worked like a charm every time.

In article , Jim says...

Amanda wrote:
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?

Safety pin method was what I grew up with.



Looks like that will be my choice of action. Now to find where the
small safety pins are.



Actually you need one that's just a bit smaller than the casing on your sweat
pants. The casing is the "tube" sewn to let the drawstring through.

Banty

On Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:07:52 -0600, 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?


Girls will generally suggest attaching the end of the string
to the largest safety pin you can find, and working it through
the casing. Me, I use fish tape. If you don't have fish
tape, use a bent coat hanger.

Bailing wire with a loop on the end
Coathanger as others have mentioned
Duct tape and a pencil - eraser end first (pushing this)
Wood dowel (push or pull) gather the material to shorten the path.

On Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:07:52 -0600, 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?

HotRod wrote:
I think next time my wife ask I'll tell her that this is a ladies job,
"Honestly I read it..."
The easiest way to do this is with the "fish tape" method but instead of
using real fish tape use some of the harder plastic line from a weed eat /
whipped snipper. It's worked like a charm every time.



What is it they say about the difference between men and boys ... the
price of their tools? The difference between men and women:

Guy: Have to go buy a new tool to do this.
Women: Fish something out of the drawer in the kitchen for this job.

)

Goedjn wrote:

On Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:07:52 -0600, 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?



Girls will generally suggest attaching the end of the string
to the largest safety pin you can find, and working it through
the casing. Me, I use fish tape. If you don't have fish
tape, use a bent coat hanger.

There must be a genetic factor to the choice of tools for this task. I
just asked my husband what he would use; coathanger!

It just dawned on me that there is an entire generation alive that might
never have seen a safety pin ... Pampers babies!

There must be a genetic factor to the choice of tools for this task. I
just asked my husband what he would use; coathanger!

It just dawned on me that there is an entire generation alive that might
never have seen a safety pin ... Pampers babies!

I think it has to do more with tradition. If you learned how to deal
with the issue from someone with a sewing skill set, you use a
safety pin, or a crochet hook. If you learned to do it from someone
with an electrician skill set, you use fish tape.

On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:45:04 GMT, Norminn
wrote:

Goedjn wrote:

On Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:07:52 -0600, 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?



Girls will generally suggest attaching the end of the string
to the largest safety pin you can find, and working it through
the casing. Me, I use fish tape. If you don't have fish
tape, use a bent coat hanger.

There must be a genetic factor to the choice of tools for this task. I
just asked my husband what he would use; coathanger!


I would use a coathanger, and have done so.

It just dawned on me that there is an entire generation alive that might
never have seen a safety pin ... Pampers babies!

I remember one of the old "Peanuts" comics where Linus had no idea
what a clothes pin is. I know. My grandparents used a clothesline when
they lived on the farm (until 1981).
--
Mark Lloyd
http://notstupid.laughingsquid.com

"Unlike biological evolution. 'intelligent design' is
not a genuine scientific theory and, therefore, has
no place in the curriculum of our nation's public
school classes." -- Ted Kennedy

On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 14:28:24 -0500, Goedjn wrote:



There must be a genetic factor to the choice of tools for this task. I
just asked my husband what he would use; coathanger!

It just dawned on me that there is an entire generation alive that might
never have seen a safety pin ... Pampers babies!

I think it has to do more with tradition. If you learned how to deal
with the issue from someone with a sewing skill set, you use a
safety pin, or a crochet hook. If you learned to do it from someone
with an electrician skill set, you use fish tape.

I didn't learn how to do it from anyone. When I needed to figure out
how to do it, coat-hanger wire was the most obvious thing I had.
--
Mark Lloyd
http://notstupid.laughingsquid.com

"Unlike biological evolution. 'intelligent design' is
not a genuine scientific theory and, therefore, has
no place in the curriculum of our nation's public
school classes." -- Ted Kennedy

Steve B wrote:
"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
...

I was thinking coat hanger bent into a circle, and tape the
string onto the end of the coat hanger. Copper eletric wire also
good, 14 gage probably work.

--


I don't think they make coat hangers THAT big, and that much copper wire
would be expensive.


D'oh!

I've found 14AWG THHN to be quite handy stuff to have around. I just
used it to fish some wire through the hatch of my girlfriend's car. I
was wiring up the rear fog light, if you really must know (it's a VW
Corrado - yes, I hate people that drive around with their rear fog
lights on when it's not foggy; but it also bugs the crap out of me that
there's a switch on the dash from the factory with two positions and the
second position does nothing. Does that make me obsessive compulsive?)

Yes, I pulled some 14AWG stranded behind the THHN once I got it where I
needed to get it. Attempting to snake the stranded through directly
would have been like trying to push spaghetti through conduit.

nate

--
replace "fly" with "com" to reply.
http://home.comcast.net/~njnagel

"Jim" wrote in message
news
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 keep suggesting the use of a nail gun, but nobody follows my advice,




not even me : o

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

Tie a new string to a small object that will fit into the hole and work the
object through the string path. It takes a little patience. Women usually
have a sizable safety-pin for this purpose, but lots of small objects will
do the job.

On Sat, 3 Feb 2007 14:31:43 -0600, "Mike Dobony"
wrote:


"Jim" wrote in message
news
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 keep suggesting the use of a nail gun, but nobody follows my advice,




not even me : o


A nail gun might work if you got smart nails, the kind than can follow
the curves of the garment.
--
Mark Lloyd
http://notstupid.laughingsquid.com

"Unlike biological evolution. 'intelligent design' is
not a genuine scientific theory and, therefore, has
no place in the curriculum of our nation's public
school classes." -- Ted Kennedy

In article ,
lid says...
On Sat, 3 Feb 2007 14:31:43 -0600, "Mike Dobony"
wrote:


"Jim" wrote in message
news
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 keep suggesting the use of a nail gun, but nobody follows my advice,




not even me : o


A nail gun might work if you got smart nails, the kind than can follow
the curves of the garment.

OTOH, with a nail gun who needs the draw string. :-0

--
Keith

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

Tie a new string to a small object that will fit into the hole and work the
object through the string path. It takes a little patience. Women usually
have a sizable safety-pin for this purpose, but lots of small objects will
do the job.


I've always taken a wire coat hanger and straightened it out, then taped the end
of the string to it. Like you say, it can take some patience but I've managed
to get the job done that way.



--
Mortimer Schnerd, RN
mschnerdatcarolina.rr.com

On Fri, 02 Feb 2007 11:46:38 GMT, Norminn
wrote:



Usually on the rack by the cash register ) I almost bought my son a
sewing basket on my last visit - not ruffles and flowers, of course.

My mother made up a sewing kit for me when I went off to college. She
used mostly things she had duplicates of by her age.

She put it in my father's old toiletry kit, not to make it manly, but
because she saved my father's stuff after he died and this was a way
to use that. Latch was damaged and wasn't really good for toiletries
anymore.

I still have the kit 40+ years later, with the pin cushion, pins,
needles, spools of common colors fo thread, thimble, etc.

As to safety pins, I dont' think she gave me any, but the summer after
high school, I was a Fuller Brush man, selling brushes, toilet, and
cleaning supplies door to door. Somehow, I tore the seam in my pants
from 3 inches below the waist all the way to the middle back to front.
Rather than go home, I went to a store and bought about 20 pins on a
piece of wire. After I took off the pants, I put the safety pins in
the sewing kit, and they lasted me about 25 years before I used them
all up.

The search for needle and thread was longer than normal. Of course,
duct tape and wire will mend almost anything 'til ya' get to mom's.

If you have a needle and thread, fix the sweats after you get the
drawstring back in. Sew a couple of stitches on the back inside through
the fabric and the drawstring - then it will stay where it belongs.

I'm surprised nobody cussed you out for not posting at
alt.sweats.drawstrings.