Stretching wool
Stretching wool
OK, so I got my Dale of Norway sweater off of Facebook marketplace so I can ski just like Telehiro and gain acceptance from peers on telemark forums. Because this is important. So anyways, my sweater rides a little high, how do I stretch it? Wash and hang? Manually stretch? Iron? Halp
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Re: Stretching wool
The process is called “Blocking.”
All sorts of How-Tos on the Internet or YouTube videos.
Basic steps are to: wet the garment, lay it out to the shape you want, and let it dry — but, look it up for full details.
Then you will have my full admiration!
All sorts of How-Tos on the Internet or YouTube videos.
Basic steps are to: wet the garment, lay it out to the shape you want, and let it dry — but, look it up for full details.
Then you will have my full admiration!
Re: Stretching wool
Ugh. Of course it's called "blocking". So triggering! I imagine it's as much of an art form as the pole plant. Is there forums?
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Re: Stretching wool
Hey, that's awesome you found a Dale of Norway sweater on Facebook Marketplace! Skiing like Telehiro sounds like a blast. To stretch it, I'd suggest washing it and then laying it flat to dry. You can also gently stretch it by hand while it's damp. Just be careful with ironing, as it could damage the fabric.
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Re: Stretching wool
Nice score on the Dale of Norway sweater! To stretch it, soak it in cold water for 15-20 minutes, gently squeeze out excess water, and lay it flat on a towel. Manually stretch it to your desired size, then let it air dry. Repeat if needed. Avoid hot water and ironing.
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Re: Stretching wool
The sweater is sweet! I look forward to the video, sweet turns, wearing a super cool sweater!
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Re: Stretching wool
Nice sweater. In addition to the stretching, I would recommend looking for a pair of high waisted pants that are roomy enough to let you tuck the sweater into. Vintage wool from the 40's or 50's should fit the bill. Use a belt to hold the sweater down and suspenders to hold the pants up. I like the look and don't worry about the sweater riding up, even in a sliding fall.
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Re: Stretching wool
lowangle al wrote: ↑Mon Oct 07, 2024 12:33 pmUse a belt to hold the sweater down and suspenders to hold the pants up.
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Re: Stretching wool
Well now you know that the belt and suspenders serve two different purposes. As far as the trust thing goes, that may be true as I had heard on this very forum to never trust anyone that skis T4s.