How to Get a Bump Out of a Sweater

Select the appropriate heat for the iron to prevent damaging the sweater's fabric.

Bumps in your sweater can be an eyesore and can even lead to a feeling of self-consciousness. Sweater bumps usually form due to the shape of clothes hangers. Often you will find these minor distortions in the shoulders after you leave the sweater hanging in a closet for an extended period. Several solutions will allow you to remove the bumps and wear your sweater with confidence.

Things You'll Need

• Washing machine
• Dryer
• Ironing board
• Iron

Instructions

1. Put on the sweater and dab tap water on the bumps with your fingers. When the fabric dries, the bumps will disappear. This is the quickest method if you do not soak the entire sweater. A light coat of water should suffice. The more you saturate the sweater, the longer it will take to dry.

2. Place the sweater in a washing machine and set the cycle to delicate. A short spin in the washer should work the bumps out of the fabric. Dry the sweater by placing it in the dryer afterward. A moderate heat setting will remove the moisture without damaging the material.

3. Spread the sweater out on an ironing board and set the iron to the appropriate setting for the fabric. Iron the sweater to remove any bumps in the fabric.

4. Turn the sweater inside out when you return it to your closest. Any bumps that form due to the hangers will form facing inward. These inward-facing bumps will even out when you put the sweater on again.

References

• You Look Fab: How to Remove Hanger Bumps from Knitwear