Quick Tip: Sweater Solutions
Hi everyone,
Sweater season is about to get started in full swing, so it's time to bring the knitware out of storage and back in your wardrobe! For most us, it's been quite a long time since we've even touched these fall staples, so they are most likely in need of a touchup. 
Here are five quick tips to make sure that your sweaters are in top shape to take you through the colder seasons:
- To get rid of pills and lint, gently rub a pumice stone over the sweater and pull them off. You can also use a small pair of scissors or a razor blade–be careful! If you're rushed for time, wrap masking tape around your hand and then blot the sweater with your hands.
- If you purchase any new sweaters this season, be sure to save the extra thread that comes with it. That way if you get any holes in it, you can take it to a tailor to make it look brand new.
- Fold your sweaters; don't hang them.
- Wash your sweaters every eight to ten uses. If you're washing your sweaters at home, hand wash them in a clean sink or a small plastic tub with cool water. Ideally you should use extremely gentle detergent specially formulated for wool and cashmere such as Woolite, but baby shampoo works too.
- To reshape sweater cuffs that have stretched out too much, pour a small amount of boiling water into a bowl and dip the edge of the cuffs inside. Reshape the cuff as you see fit, and then blow dry the area to shrink it back to the desired size.
Do you have any handy tips for taking care of your sweaters? Share them in the comments section!
<3 Mish
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20 comments
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i didn't know that you could wash sweaters with shampoo.... wowzers.....
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I need sweaters...I barely have any and it seems like It's going to be a cold winter this year. H&M and Forever 21 here I come! http://www.roros-world.com
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Sighhh I have to wait til next winter for sweater time!
xo Emilie @ http://www.hungrydelights.com/
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I love sweaters!!(:
http://foreversummer22.blogspot.com/
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I didnt know about #2...
I agree with #3 - should tell that to stores too! I have seen many ruined sweaters instores
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I love sweaters! <3 Winter is my favourite time of the year because of them :)
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i need to invest in a lint roller to get off all the bobbles from my favourite sweaters :L
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How come people think that her name is mish?! God, its Michelle. Get your facts straight people!!!!
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Huh, I'm not that overkill with my sweaters, but then again, I don't spend mroe than $20 on any piece in my wardrobe.
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I thought you give us tips to protect them from mothes too...Anyway thanks for your good advises !
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Oh how I love a good sweater. Wish I had the funds to get me a nice cashmere one. :)
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Great tips, I normally don`t do anything :S but will start now!!
Kisses
<3 Val
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I bought a fuzz shaver from riteaid for about 10 bucks to shave the fuzz balls off my sweaters and I always wash them on the gentlest cycle in cold water
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I have my husband's niece's wedding to attend. I do my makeup and hair myself as I always have. I am desperately looking for a tutorial on the old Barbra Streisand Funny Girl look for those Diva eyes. I was hoping Michele would do it but if anyone out there has a tutorial please forward me towards it.
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Some amazing tips. i 've always wanted to know how to re shape the cuffs on my jumper!
Check out my tips for No make up make up :)
E-L
www.emma-louwagstaff.blogspot.fr
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