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elbow hole solution

DaveDr89

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All,
I've lost a few shirts to holes in the left elbow due to learning elbows at desk at work. I seem to recall an old tailor once showing me some type of slip-on external elbow protector that could be ordered, it was round and hat an elastic band I think. Of course, at the time I thought it would just look stupid, but now that I've lost more shirts I'm willing to give it a try. Does anyone know where could get one online? My searches came up empty.
Thanks,
D
 

bringusingoodale

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Leather elbow patches will fix all these shirts. You will look rebellious yet stylish.
 

DaveDr89

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yeah, I know, sounds ridiculous but I only seem to have elbows in such position when I'm reading at desk so I can close the door in such situations and hence not be seen looking ridiculous. Of course I could learn to avoid said elboow position but that has been unsuccessful so far ....
 

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Simple solution -- get an extra mouse pad and use it to rest your elbow and save your shirt.

Twotone
 

a tailor

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did you listen to your what your mother told you?

" KEEP YOUR ELBOWS OFF THE TABLE "

no you didnt and now you pay for it.
 

JGloger

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Originally Posted by Twotone
Simple solution -- get an extra mouse pad and use it to rest your elbow and save your shirt.

Twotone


+1

I keep an extra mouse pad at work for this exact reason.
 

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