Keep Paired Items Organized
Ugh! Are there invisible magnets in your socks and mittens that repel their mates? There's no other logical explanation for why keeping these matched pairs together between usage is always so difficult. Use safety pins to hold socks together while they're being washed, or to keep mittens and their matching scarves and hats together.
Close Gaps in Curtains
An ill-timed beam of sunlight and a slight break in the drapes are all it takes to spoil a great deep slumber. Use safety pins to keep curtains closed entirely to protect your sleep. This is particularly beneficial when traveling, as hotel and motel curtains are infamous for providing little coverage.
Organize Loose Keys
Perhaps you're the trustworthy individual that everyone in the neighborhood entrusts their extra keys to. That's great for your self-esteem, but it's a nightmare for your junk drawer. String loose keys on gigantic safety pins to keep them together. Taking a key off or adding one to a safety pin is a lot easier than maneuvering a tiny keychain.
Fix a Drawstring
All hope is not lost when the drawstring on your beloved sweatshirt or sleep trousers comes undone. To put the drawstring back in its proper place, all you need is a safety pin. Pin one end of the drawstring to the pin. Pull the thread through the hole with the assistance of the safety pin.
Temporarily Tailor Your Clothes
When you're swimming in clothes that are too big, it's difficult to feel confident and put together. Safety pins are ideal for home tailoring chores that require a quick fix. Shorten the hem of your jeans with a few pins, or keep rolled cuffs in place with a few pins. Is your dress shirt sagging in the middle? To disguise the evidence, grab the extra cloth at your back, fix it with a safety pin, and pull on a coat.
Secure a Bandage or Sling
Safety pins are frequently included in first-aid kits for a reason. Rip up a T-shirt and use safety pins to keep the fabric in place if you need to build a makeshift sling for someone who is hurt. Safety pins can also be used to secure bandages in difficult-to-bandage locations, such as the hands and toes. A few pins may be more efficient than tape in keeping gauze in place.
