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Old 04-20-2007, 10:08 AM   #12
jmdruadh
I could get used to this!
 
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I second that! I had a costume custom-made that is incredibly secure, and that belt had two HUGE hooks and two HUGE snaps.

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Originally Posted by Gia al Qamar View Post
I do a LOT of alterations on my own costumes and for other dancers in my community. If there is 'overlap' room, I not only move the hooks but put in the BIGGEST snaps that you can find. I call they "industrial" snaps and they're about the size of a quarter.
It takes a BIG needled and upholstery thread to secure them...but once 'in', you'll need NO pins to secure...I have NEVER had one 'unsnap'!
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