Commonly Forgotten
Sewing Kit
$5.90💭 Commonly Forgotten
A button pops off your shirt right before a presentation. The hem of your pants comes undone. A seam rips in your backpack. These are small disasters that a $5 sewing kit fixes in 5 minutes instead of costing you $20 at a tailor or forcing you to buy a replacement. You don't need to be an expert — even a basic stitch gets the job done.
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A button pops off your shirt right before a presentation. The hem of your pants comes undone. A seam rips in your backpack. These are small disasters that a $5 sewing kit fixes in 5 minutes instead of costing you $20 at a tailor or forcing you to buy a replacement. You don't need to be an expert — even a basic stitch gets the job done.
What to Look For
- Small and inexpensive — easy to overlook when making your big shopping list
- Difficult to borrow from neighbors when you need them
- Usually needed in the first week of school
- Not available in campus bookstores or convenience shops
Pro Tip: Print out a checklist and physically check off each item as you pack. The "commonly forgotten" items are forgotten because they seem too small to remember.
