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Vent: My favorite linen shirt gave up on me right before a big meeting
I was getting ready for a client pitch last Thursday, feeling pretty good, and I grabbed this light blue linen shirt I've had for about three years. It was my go-to for looking put together but not stuffy. As I was buttoning it up, the entire side seam from the armpit down just split open, like a zipper. I heard the thread pop, and there was a solid six-inch tear. I had to scramble and wear a boring cotton polo instead, which threw off my whole vibe. The shirt wasn't even that old, but I guess all the washing and wearing finally did it in. I'm thinking maybe linen needs a different kind of seam, like a French seam, to handle the stress better. Has anyone else had a trusted piece of clothing fail at the worst time, and what did you do to fix it or stop it from happening again?
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rubys807mo ago
Hate when that happens. Linen is tough but the seams are always the weak point. A French seam would help, but flat fell seams are even stronger for that kind of stress. Had a pair of work pants blow out the same way once. You can get it repaired, but the fabric around the tear is probably worn thin too.
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