How to Hang a Sweater Without Stretching It Out

How do you hang your sweater? Do you hang it the same way as you do with your shirt? If so, you’ve probably noticed that it’s stretched out, and if you look at the shoulder part, you might see a hanger bump. Hanging your sweater the usual way pulls on the fabric and creates bumps on the shoulders. They surely don’t look nice and can ruin your outfit. If your sweater costs a lot, you don’t want to hang it how you usually do it.

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But did you know there is a right way to hang your sweater so it doesn’t get stretched out? Yes, there is! I never knew about this method until I saw Rachael Ray Show‘s video on YouTube. After watching it, I realized that this hanging technique definitely makes sense. The body and sleeve wrap around the hanger so that the weight of the fabric is evenly distributed, plus it folds nicely. Give this tip a try and see it for yourself.

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The Best Way to Hang a Sweater So It Does Not Get Stretched Out

Step 1:

Lay your sweater on a clean flat surface, then fold it in half lengthwise. The sleeves should be on top of each other straight.

Step 2:

Take a coat hanger and place it on top just like in the photo above across the sweater.

Step 3:

Fold the sleeve over the hanger.

Step 4:

Fold the body of the sweater over it.

Step 5:

The last thing you need to do is hang it in your closet.

How easy is that? Try this hanging tip next time you hang your sweater.

How to Hang a Sweater Without Stretching It Out