2. A favorite sweater has pulls or pills
(Left to right) Dritz Sweater Comb ($9, walmart.com); Conair Battery Operated Fabric Defuzzer/Shaver ($15, target.com); Hestya Pre-Threaded Needle Kits ($6, amazon.com)
Walmart; Target; Amazon
Frustrating, yes, but don’t throw it in the donation pile yet. For pulls on loosely knit sweaters thread a needle (in a color that matches the sweater) and loop it around the pull. Then pull that through to the inside and knot in place before cutting the thread. A pre-threaded needle makes this (and other emergency tasks like sewing on buttons) stress-free in the future. Pilling — the worn look of tiny wool balls — caused by age, laundering, friction and wear can be removed with a store-bought sweater comb or shaver. If you don’t have one on hand, try this DIY duct-tape method. Cut a four-inch piece and smooth it firmly over the pilled area. While holding the sweater firmly, quickly pull off the tape along with the fuzz balls. Repeat if necessary.
