That's why I sent my son off with a "kit" after joining the Army. I had an extra eyeglass casse that zipped up, put all the necessary thread, small scissors , safty pins, etc.
When I was working not only did I have needle and thread I had hammer and screw driver. Guys would come ask me if I had hammer, etc and were always surprised when I handed it them. So why were they asking me if were so surprised? never did figure that out. Hope no one went looking for them after I was laid, they were mine and went home with me, LOL