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1. If I did not have new elastic, I would do that but just be aware that the older elastic will

Mon Oct 6, 2025, 09:09 PM

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probably wear out before the new elastic now in the jeans.

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Speaking of sewing.... 🪡🧵 I need a bit of help.... [View all] electric_blue68 Monday OP

TY for your experience, and repair! I checked Lois's post, as well. 👍 electric_blue68 Monday #4

Here's another option, less sewing. TommyT139 Monday #5

TY! I will have to take a closer look when I'm more awake tomorrow. electric_blue68 Monday #6

or you could remove the elastic and put in a drawstring. surrealAmerican Saturday #7