VARIATIONS: There are many varieties of drawcords on the vast array of Patagonia items. The techniques and steps outlined in this tutorial can be rearranged or modified to fit the circumstances.

MISSING CORD: If the drawcord is missing entirely, use grosgrain loops, eyelets and rivets as context clues. Alternatively, try to find photos of the item on Patagonia.com, WornWear.com, and Google image search.

HOOD: Hood drawcords can be more complex with multiple lengths of elastic that can loop around one another. Be careful to examine the placement of drawcords in a hood before removing them.