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My friend told me to check the stitching on a viral dress I wanted
She said, 'Look at the seams, not the price tag.' I bought it anyway for $25 from that site everyone was talking about. After one wash, the hem came completely undone and two buttons fell off. Now I get why she said that. Anyone have tips for spotting bad stitching before you buy?
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holly70913d ago
My local thrift store taught me to tug gently on a seam. If you see more than a thread-width of space, it's a pass.
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corah7513d ago
Honestly @holly709, that's a solid tip for spotting cheap stuff anywhere.
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erickelly13d ago
Actually gotta disagree on that seam test being a solid rule. Seen plenty of good vintage pieces with a little gap that have held up for years. Sometimes the fabric just relaxes. Feels like you could miss out on some real gems by being too strict about it.
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