Sweater

Wool definitely softens with wearing and washing. And there a few tricks to try, if you have the energy to experiment. All of these things can be tried on a knitted item, or on a skein. How do you make a wool sweater not stiff? Fill your empty sink with tepid water and add in […]

Place a piece of wax paper over the hole and fusing web so that the iron doesn’t stick. Step 4: Hold the iron on the hole and fusing web for about 10 seconds. And that’s it! This is such an easy, effective way to patch small holes without having to find your sewing kit. How […]

Dry cleaning is nearly essential for wool or wool blends. Cotton can be dry cleaned, but it isn’t as necessary as with wool. Machine washing wool will damage the fabric and probably ruin your sweater. The best way to preserve the color and texture of your wool sweaters is to get them dry cleaned. Can […]

What to fold: Anything that can easily stretch out, such as sweaters, knits, T-shirts and sweats, should be folded rather than hung, because folding puts less stress on these materials. Sturdy items like denim, cords and khakis also do well folded. How do you organize a lot of t-shirts? If you want to save space, […]

Don’t Use Fabric Softener Using fabric softener is a great way to keep your sweatshirt soft, right? Unfortunately, no. Fabric softeners tend to build up on garments, and they can actually make them feel less soft. They can also damage certain properties in sweatshirt fabrics so they are best to avoid. Why you should never […]

If drawers are your only recourse for sweater storage, roll the sweaters rather than fold them. Place the rolled edge up and align the sweaters in the drawer single file from front to back or side to side. What is the best way to store sweater? It is best to store off-season sweaters folded in […]

Many sweaters’ labels say they’re machine washable, but that doesn’t mean you can wash them on any setting. To machine wash your sweaters, use either the “delicate,” “handwash,” or “slow” cycle settings, and always wash with cold water. To give your sweaters extra protection, use a mesh laundry bag to reduce friction. How do you […]

Shower steam usually works best on sweaters that are slightly to moderately wrinkled. Hang the sweater near the running water, and close the bathroom door to allow the room to fill with steam. Check the sweater after 10 minutes. If the sweater is mostly smooth, run your hand over the garment to finish the process. […]

The key to keeping your sweaters neat when storing them on a shelf is in the folding technique. Simply place your sweater face down on the bed or other flat surface. Fold the sleeves straight across, shoulder to shoulder. Don’t make the mistake of letting them angle towards the bottom of the garment. How do […]

You can use vacuum sealing, ziplock bags, or even plastic containers with airtight lids to store your wool garments when you’re not using them. This is particularly helpful in the spring and summer months. You can also line these spaces with anti-moth paper, cedar, or even mothballs to make them extra secure. How do you […]

Wool sweaters that have been felted. A single piece of felted wool fabric can be used to make gloves, hats, or almost any other item you can think of. Felted wool keeps your hands and head warmer than most commercial products, and it wicks away water to help keep you dry during the winter. Can […]

Shave Regularly However, one of the benefits of cashmere is that you can shave the natural fibers with a razor blade or lint tape to remove that extra fuzz. New cashmere sweaters tend to get a layer of fuzz balls during the first wear or before their first wash. How do you smooth out cashmere? […]

Here are 10 ways to keep clothes fresh in storage bins, closets, drawers, and storage units: Invest in a Climate-Controlled Storage Unit. Purchase a Dehumidifier. Deodorize Before Storing Clothes. Pack With Dryer Sheets. Protect with Essential Oils. Store with Baking Soda. Include Perfumed Tissue Paper. How do you store your clothes without them smelling? 14 […]

HOW TO: HANG. Longer sweater coats and tunics can be hung on hangers, but you should fold them first so as not to stretch them out. But don’t worry – folding is easy. What is the best way to store sweater? It is best to store off-season sweaters folded in a cool, dry location. Ideally […]

It’s taking too long to dry your clothes If washing is left to dry naturally and there’s not enough heat, it can take longer to dry and end up smelling damp and musty. If your laundry smells bad after drying indoors, you might want to invest in a dehumidifier to speed up the process. How […]

Steps To Remove Musty Smell From Clothes: Add a cup of vinegar or a cup of baking soda to the wash to combat odors. Consider using a clothesline to dry your clothes outside to get a fresh outdoors scent. Use half a cup of pine-scented cleaner in the washer (the pine smell will be eliminated […]

It no longer fits. The sweater is permanently stained or damaged. How to hang sweaters: Do not hang sweaters made of delicate fabric like wool, cashmere or angora if at all possible. One way to hang a sweater so it doesn’t stretch is to fold the arms and hang the sweater on the bottom wire […]

Here’s how: Turn wool clothes inside-out. Wash on the delicate cycle (or wool cycle or hand wash cycle, if your washer features these settings). Use cold water and a mild liquid detergent like Woolite. Add an extra rinse to the wash cycle. To avoid shrinking, don’t put wool clothing in the dryer. How do you […]

If your sweater happened to shrink overtime, you can restore it back to original size by soaking it in warm water with 1 tbsp of hair conditioner for 30 minutes. Gently stretch out the sweater afterwards and lay flat to dry. If your sweater stretches out over time, you can shrink it down by washing […]

Machine Washing To machine wash your sweaters, use either the “delicate,” “handwash,” or “slow” cycle settings, and always wash with cold water. To give your sweaters extra protection, use a mesh laundry bag to reduce friction. What is the best detergent to wash sweaters in? Use Downy® for a better sweater Be sure to use […]