my sweaters have a lot of piling little fuzz balls all over them, and i had a sweater shaver, but it didnt seem to want to work...maybe it was not a good one, i dont really know how they work, so i dont know. anyhow, ....i just wanted to see if anyone knows any way to "shave a sweater"? thanks!
2007-10-27 16:27:01 · 19 answers · asked by jamlynne 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
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2007-10-27 16:30:36 · answer #1 · answered by Rick H 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The little sweater shavers are horrible & they take forever. Go to one of the linen stores and get a larger one. I know, around here they sell them at "Linens & Things" or "Bed Bath & Beyond".
Ya know, it's a delicate operation, trying to get fuzz off of a sweater. Sometimes you have to hold the shaver on certain spots for a couple seconds or apply a little more pressure, but you can't hold it there too long or it will eat a hole in the sweater.
Good luck!!!
2007-10-27 23:32:20 · answer #2 · answered by Princess Leia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put the sweater on a hard surface like a counter and press down hard when you use the little fuzz shaver or get one of the other type de-fuzzers at a sewing store. It is like a little piece of lava with a "handle" strip of plastic that you rub over the fabric to take off the "pills" but it only works on the smaller knit fabrics.
2007-10-27 23:32:04 · answer #3 · answered by manoflamancha 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what kind of sweater shaver you have, but I have one that works really well and I love to use to shave my sweaters. (wow this sounds weird... but I hate those stupid little fuzz balls too!!)
I don't know where you're from but if you have a Container Store near by you should stop by because they have really good electric ones for under $10. check the link!
2007-10-27 23:32:48 · answer #4 · answered by pupppppy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used a razor before to carefully remove fuzz balls from sweats, sweaters, shirts, & pants. But they make a battery operated clothing shaver just for that.
2007-10-27 23:29:30 · answer #5 · answered by char__c is a good cooker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm i was told to use some type of electric hair trimmer or clippers....ive tried it on some bulky sweaters and never had a problem...also so that they dont get those little lint/fabric balls try either hand washing or washing and then line drying instead of using the dryer
2007-10-27 23:31:15 · answer #6 · answered by Mr BoBo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can use a standard dispoal razor and gently go over the sweater and you should be cutting off the fuzz balls but remember to be gentle!
2007-10-27 23:30:22 · answer #7 · answered by Cheryl K 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've used all of the above before & to be quite honest, some of those gagets work a little, but for the most part you just have to live with it. I know, it stinks.
2007-10-27 23:31:48 · answer #8 · answered by Sassafrass AKA: SASSY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this one product called the Tobi. It's like a drycleaner tool. It rids dust mite and lint. Plus odor.
2007-10-27 23:36:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe apply pressure when using the shaver you have already or put new batteries in it if necessary.
2007-10-27 23:30:25 · answer #10 · answered by charamone 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have done it with very small scissors and a long boring movie on TV. It works but will never look new again.
2007-10-27 23:30:55 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋