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Post by iamkristinl16 on Dec 10, 2019 13:37:34 GMT
I have some clothes that are pilling (sweaters and a knit coat). I remember using a sweater shaver when I was a kid but haven't used one since. Amazon sells them. Does anyone use these anymore, or is there a better option now? Thanks!
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Dalai Mama
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Post by Dalai Mama on Dec 10, 2019 13:41:27 GMT
All the time.
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Post by artgirl1 on Dec 10, 2019 13:47:50 GMT
try a sweater stone ($8?) (on thicker chunkier knits) or sweater comb ($4) (on finer knits, merino or cashmere). Both are available at Joanne's in the notions area. You can use a coupon. I think Bed bath beyond has the stones.
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Post by mellowyellow on Dec 10, 2019 13:49:27 GMT
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Post by Basket1lady on Dec 10, 2019 14:03:35 GMT
try a sweater stone ($8?) (on thicker chunkier knits) or sweater comb ($4) (on finer knits, merino or cashmere). Both are available at Joanne's in the notions area. You can use a coupon. I think Bed bath beyond has the stones. This is what I use and I feel they both work really well. No batteries to buy, it’s cheaper, and it’s faster. |
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 10, 2019 14:25:10 GMT
Yes I just bought a new one in A huge Asian market in Vancouver in October and now I can’t find it.
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Post by dewryce on Dec 10, 2019 14:31:25 GMT
I use this fabric comb and really like it. I don’t know why they call it travel size, it is large enough to fit well in my hand and cover a decent swatch of fabric without being so large as to feel like you weren’t in control of the entire thing. To me it is much easier, faster, and effective than any of the clothes shavers I’ve owned. |
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Post by belgravia on Dec 10, 2019 14:58:11 GMT
Yes, I use one all the time. Keeps my sweaters looking new. Gross, pilly sweaters are a major pet peeve.
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Post by likescarrots on Dec 10, 2019 15:00:55 GMT
Yup, all the time. Mine is Conair brand but very similar to the other one linked above.
I've also been known to take an actual face razor to a sweater from time to time, but the battery powered one is much easier.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Dec 10, 2019 15:06:03 GMT
I’ve used the stone thing but it can be messy. I had this little handheld metal screen looking thing you would rub across the pills and it would pull them off and it worked great. I misplaced it when we moved and haven’t turned it up yet.
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Post by scraphollie27 on Dec 10, 2019 16:10:22 GMT
Awesome timing on this thread! I was just putting away laundry and one of my beloved sweaters is looking really pilly and I remembered my mum had a shaver years ago. I didn’t know they still existed.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2019 17:22:25 GMT
I used to but a few times I ended up making small holes in the garment so I quit using it. I have a fabric comb that I switched to, but misplaced so now I just pluck them by hand.
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Post by papersilly on Dec 10, 2019 19:28:03 GMT
yes! i bought a larger hand held size on amazon.
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Dec 10, 2019 21:31:21 GMT
I do occasionally, yes.
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Post by mikewozowski on Dec 11, 2019 0:36:02 GMT
don't try it on your face!!!
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Post by finaledition on Dec 11, 2019 0:43:26 GMT
I have lived my whole life not thinking I needed one. But I bought a cheap one on amazon last year and really like it. Definitely glad I have seen the light.
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Post by RosieKat on Dec 11, 2019 2:05:19 GMT
Do these work OK on cheap acrylic type sweaters? Or do they need to be of decent make?
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Post by moodyblue on Dec 11, 2019 2:06:25 GMT
I use this fabric comb and really like it. I don’t know why they call it travel size, it is large enough to fit well in my hand and cover a decent swatch of fabric without being so large as to feel like you weren’t in control of the entire thing. To me it is much easier, faster, and effective than any of the clothes shavers I’ve owned. I ordered this one this afternoon. |
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Post by dewryce on Dec 11, 2019 2:07:48 GMT
don't try it on your face!!! Wait. What? I mean, sound advice. But I have to know what prompted you to post it, must be some story! |
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Post by dewryce on Dec 11, 2019 2:10:10 GMT
Do these work OK on cheap acrylic type sweaters? Or do they need to be of decent make? I haven’t used it on acrylics sweaters, or that many sweaters at all actually. (Always hot. Live in Texas.) But I can attest to it working well on a lot of other different fabrics than quality wool (or other) sweaters. |
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