If
you’re like me, you’ve had dozens of friends think twice before letting you
borrow their clothing because you are fantastic at spilling things on and
snagging some prized pieces.
Never
fear, though. I’ve learned a few things to do in an emergency situation. And
nothing says clothing emergency more than when you’re traveling and only have a
select number of items because you’ve packed smart.
When
you’re at home, you have a lot of things at your disposal for quick fixes, but
when you’re on the run or jumping from plane to bus to airplane, it’s not a
good time for ruining a clothing item.
Having a safety pin
in your purse is a very important item for quick clothing fixes. If your
luggage zipper breaks or the fastener falls off, you can use a safety pin to
reattach. You can also use a safety pin to hold together a hole on a coat,
secure a broken bra strap, and more. Most hotels and b&bs will have a small
sewing kit you could use later. But if you’re at the train stop or hopping on a
plane with and your zipper breaks, you will be glad you brought a safety pin
along.
Bring a safety pin.