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Tools of the Trade Tuesday

I am forever losing my pant hems! Usually at the least convenient time, like when I want to wear them and don't have time to stitch the hem back in -- which I'm not very good at even when I have loads of time! So, here's a solution I've devised over the years in both a high-brow and low-brow version.

This two-sided Hollywood Fashion Tape is a quick-fix for hems. Attach a small square of tape if most of your hem is still intact. Attach several squares around the hem if it's totally gone as this one was. Press and hold in place for a few seconds and, voila! Wardrobe crisis averted.

Can't find the fashion tape? Two-sided Scotch Tape also works! And it lasts longer. You can tell I've had this roll for years.

I always travel with one of these quick-fix tools in my bag. Just remove before laundering or dry cleaning.