Prep for sweater weather with these smart storage solutions that keep your knits neat.
Proper sweater organization almost always calls for them to be folded on a shelf or in a drawer.
This is because hanging sweaters can cause the fabric to stretch and create bumps on the shoulders.
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Jacob Fox
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Choose a style with a hinged drop front to allow easy access to any sweater at any given time.
If you have a tall closet, stack a few boxes on top of one another.
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This helps you maximize vertical space without piling up too many sweaters.
Many options also feature a clear material for the box fronts, allowing you to see exactly whats inside.
Sort by style and color within the boxes.
Fold into Drawers
Perhaps youre out of shelf space or simply lack it in the first place.
Your best option is to use drawer space instead.
Use the file folding method when placing sweaters into drawers.
This saves space and lets you see exactly what you have.
This will help you pull things ou easier and reduce the likelihood of the pile toppling over.
Another way to keep things in line is to slide on some shelf dividers between the stacks.
Tuck Them into a Bench
Cant find or make room in your drawers?
Think outside the box and consider a bench with hidden storage.
Typically used in the bedroom to hold extra linens, a bench can also be used for knits.
Use the same folding system as you would in a drawer, placing sweaters vertically as opposed to horizontally.
you might also use a cedar chest to store sweaters.
Cedar is known to repel moths, which are often attracted to fabrics such as wool.
Wrap individual pieces in acid-free tissue paper to prevent sweaters from coming in direct contact with the cedar.
Or use a bench made from a different material and toss in a handful of cedar sachets.
Use a Hanging Sweater Cubby
Hanging organizers are good for a variety of clothing.
Fold sweaters horizontally and slide them into each cubby to keep them neat and save space on your shelves.
However, it should be done carefully to avoid stretching or misshaping the fabric.
First, fold the sweater in half so that the arms line up with one another.
Lay the sleeves over one side and the body over the other.
