https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-iron-sweaters-after-washing-them Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:25:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-iron-sweaters-after-washing-them#post-772341 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:07:29 +0000 Anonymous 772341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never iron sweaters but also never wash them in the washer, even on hand wash. if they spin, that may be the source of the wrinkles. I do what Diana does, smoothing them on a flat counter on a towel on top of a flat rack (or top of the dryer if it fits).<br /> The Dryell sounds like a good idea now even if just a damp washcloth is added to the bag. You could also try a wrinkle release spray when dry and hung. Spray and tug the wrinkled part gently to smooth. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-iron-sweaters-after-washing-them#post-772336 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:55:36 +0000 crazyone 772336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks for the advice, everyone! Maybe next time I'll try a Dryel bag. </p> <p>They're not too badly wrinkled, so I guess I'll just hang them up and assume that body heat will take care of the wrinkles that are there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-iron-sweaters-after-washing-them#post-772319 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:34:43 +0000 Janet 772319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never ironed a sweater! I have a small steamer that works well for getting rid of creases, and I also do the Dryel treatment. With my washable knits, I find that wrinkles fall out as the item dries flat, although sometimes a bit of shaping helps when it's still damp. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-iron-sweaters-after-washing-them#post-772311 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:19:50 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 772311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another option would be to put the items in the dryer on low heat with a damp cloth AFTER they are already dry . A few minutes should remove any wrinkles without damaging the sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-iron-sweaters-after-washing-them#post-772134 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:40:12 +0000 shiny 772134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never, and would never, iron a sweater. I'd be very concerned about ruining it. If the wrinkles aren't too bad, wearing it for an hour will probably smooth them out just fine.</p> <p>Otherwise, I'd toss them in a Dry-EL bag, which is akin to steaming them. I always cut the Dry-El sheet in half or even in thirds. (Save the rest in a ziploc baggie and it'll stay moist for next load). That cuts down the expense substantially. It also works just as well, if not better. Dry-El is particularly awesome for sweaters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-iron-sweaters-after-washing-them#post-772133 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:39:14 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 772133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most of my sweaters shake out wrinkles after drying if they have a few, but I do have some that I have to iron lightly - mostly they're cotton or linen and summer weight, something about the lighter weight sweaters makes them wrinkle more. If you have a regular iron you can 'steam' as well just by setting it on steam and holding it a couple inches away from the piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-iron-sweaters-after-washing-them#post-772122 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:17:08 +0000 Mo 772122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ditto Diana! I twice a year or so break out the iron for rayon wovens that just won't behave I also block sweaters and kind of spread/pet them when they are almost dry to kind of smooth out the wrinkles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-iron-sweaters-after-washing-them#post-772121 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 04:12:11 +0000 Diana 772121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never iron. =P</p> <p>You should block sweaters to dry, ideally. Just press out the excess liquid with a towel (do not wring!) and lay them flat on another dry towel. You can pull them out to the right shape and then smooth them with your hands when they are wet and they should stay that way when dry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-iron-sweaters-after-washing-them#post-772096 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:11:41 +0000 crazyone 772096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>dianthus, I'm hanging them on a drying rack so there are no hanger bumps involved. Unfortunately, I don't have a steamer, so does anyone have any other suggestions? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-iron-sweaters-after-washing-them#post-772095 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:11:11 +0000 Carole 772095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I use the iron, I use a cloth between the sweater and the iron to protect it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-iron-sweaters-after-washing-them#post-772091 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:06:54 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 772091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually dry sweaters laying flat so the weight of the sweater doesn't create those little hanger bumps at the shoulders. I have a steamer and use it instead of the iron on many items. I find that the iron can create almost a shadow effect on the knits so the steamer is better - faster too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-you-iron-sweaters-after-washing-them#post-772088 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:04:05 +0000 crazyone 772088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's been an embarrassingly long time since I've washed my sweaters, especially since I always wear them with underlayers. But I finally put them all in the washing machine under the delicate cycle, and now they're hanging to dry. They look like they're hanging ok, but they all look a bit wrinkly. How do I deal with this? Is low ironing ok?</p> <p>Advice appreciated </p>