Every woman knows about such an unpleasant surprise as a suddenly formed arrow in pantyhose. However, do not rush to immediately throw away such tights and run to the store for a new pair. To get started, learn how to stop the arrow on tights with improvised means.
Stop arrows varnish
If, by negligence, an arrow has formed on your tights, and you need to stop it as quickly as possible, then it is best to use the method using ordinary nail polish. This method is convenient, first of all, because such a thing as a colorless nail polish is in the arsenal, perhaps, of every woman.
If the arrow went on tights, dip a brush in varnish and lightly wipe on the edge of the bottle. Then run it over the tights at the end and at the beginning of the arrow. This should be done precisely from two sides, since the arrow can crawl into any of them. When the varnish dries, you can still go through these tights for a while.
In principle, if there is no clear nail polish on hand, you can use color. Of course, we are not talking about aesthetics in this case. But if the arrow is not visible to others, then why not save the tights in this way.
Let's try to sew
If an arrow has formed on high-density tights, then you can try to sew them up without letting her go down.
However, keep in mind that this is a very complicated matter, and if you want to stop the arrow that has gone, you can just ruin the product. With insufficiently accurate work, other arrows in the neighborhood can also form, and then the tights will definitely have to be thrown away.
You will need a thread that matches the color of the tights, as well as the thinnest needle you can find. Immediately apply varnish to the edges of the arrow until it begins to crawl further. To make work easier, pull the tights on your hand, as if on a hoop. Begin to darn a hole, trying not to miss a single loop. Otherwise, a second arrow may form very soon. Try to darn as carefully as possible so that the seam is almost invisible.
Hair fixation spray
About the same properties as nail polish, and has hair spray. And, most likely, a bottle of varnish is found in most women. So, if you find an arrow on tights, just spray a small amount of varnish at its beginning and end. The varnish slightly sticks together the spreading fibers, and the arrow will cease to creep further. However, try not to spray it too close to the product. Because in this case, inevitably, stains will turn out that will ruin the whole appearance of the already affected tights.
Gluing arrows
And if there was neither hairspray nor nail polish nearby, what should I do? The arrow on the tights can be stopped with ordinary clerical glue. He certainly is in every house. So, apply a drop of glue to the place where the treacherous arrow originated, as well as to where it stopped. The glue dries and sticks together the fibers of the product.
Just remember that in the case of both nail polish and glue, you need to be extremely careful. Indeed, most often women use these methods at the workplace and are not able to take off their tights. And glue and varnish tend to stick tights to the legs. Therefore, gently pull the place with the arrow before applying one of the rescue compounds. Wait two minutes, letting the pantyhose dry, and only then release it.
Soap to help
Another very interesting and useful way to help stop the arrow on tights is to use soap. However, it is only suitable for light tights. You will need a dry bar of soap.
Just rub the formed arrow with a bar of soap and you can go about your business. This technique dries the fibers of the fabric, and the product is stored for some time.
How to prevent the appearance of arrows in advance?
Of course, it is always better to be safe in advance than to quickly find ways to solve the problem. An ideal option for women who prefer nylon tights or stockings is to carry a spare pair in their purse.
Indeed, you never know whether a pair of tights, worn in the morning, will last you until the evening or not. But if you are not a fan of being safe and carry a lot of things that can be useful in a given situation, use the proven tips to help make tights stronger in advance.
Frozen tights
A very popular way is to freeze a new pair of tights overnight. So, all you need is to moisten the new tights with water. Then pack them in a bag and place in the freezer overnight. The next morning, remove the bag from the freezer in advance and let the pantyhose thaw and dry. This procedure is done only once, after buying tights. When they are dry, you can wear and wear them in the most ordinary way. Freezing makes the fibers stronger and the chance to get an arrow on tights is minimized.
Ironing pantyhose with iron
Another way to strengthen new tights and extend their life. In principle, it is even simpler than the first. All you need is an iron. Set the heat of the iron and carefully iron the new tights through the fabric.
Having processed the panty hoses in a thermal way, you will strengthen the fibers and also protect the product from holes and hooks.
Saving tights with varnish
Back to normal hair spray again. It is useful not only in the case when arrows have already formed on kapron tights, but also up to this unpleasant moment, as a preventative measure. So, take a new pair of tights and hang it on clothespins outdoors. This is best done on the balcony. Shake the bottle with varnish so that the contents become a uniform consistency, and begin to spray the tights. Note that the varnish layer must be thin. When you apply it on both sides, let the tights dry slightly in the air. You can wear them in a couple of minutes. This method is the most effective, however, it is necessary to distribute the varnish evenly to avoid the appearance of stains.