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How to Wear Homecoming Mums

It's Not as Hard as It Looks

Okay, I made my first mum and must say it looks pretty good. One question.....How does the girl hang it on her? I made a ribbon loop that I attached to the middle cardboard backer but when I put the pin through it and hang it on me it droops. :(

I have to deliver tomorrow morning so any help would be so so greatly appreciated.

Erica

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Oooo Erica, I didn't receive your e-mail until late today so I hope you were able to finesse the delivery!

The simple answer is that it's the wearer's challenge to figure out how to attach the homecoming mum to her apparel – because it depends on the size and weight of the mum she ordered, what she plans to wear, where the mum will be positioned, etc., etc.

If the mum is medium size and weight, it can easily be pinned; but if it is larger or heavier, two or three heavy-duty (like diaper) pins may be required.

If it's really huge and heavy, the girl may need to run a cord through the hanger loop and wear it around her neck with supporting pins to keep it from swaying as she walks.

Another trick with a heavy mum is to pin through the outerwear and a very secure undergarment such as a bra. Bras (especially sports bras) are engineered to support quite a bit of weight – whether it be a homecoming mum or a bouncing cheerleader.

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