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How Can I Avoid 'Pointy" Shoulders

pommom — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 21:11:53 GMT

Had to drag out the iron (can't remember the last time I used it - couldn't find it for a while). A few blouses had those 'pointy' shoulders caused by hanging. I only use the hangers Joy M. sells which are designed to avoid this.

So after pressing each of these items, I placed a washcloth at the end of each hanger to create a buffer between the cloth and the hanger.

Is there anyway to avoid this? Cannot remember ever having this problem until now. Your recs/tips appreciated.

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Lilysmom — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 21:18:05 GMT

I normally use the hangers with satin padded shoulders for delicates or fold instead of hang. Those hangers are harder and harder to find. LM

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mac116 — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 21:19:33 GMT

I use the type of hanger that you do, as well as some super padded ones, and still get pointy shoulders occasionally. I usually wet a wash cloth with hot water, wring out well, and place it on the shoulders one at a time while wearing the garment. It settles down the points, and dries quickly.

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 21:18:50 GMT

This is my major pet peeve. I have yet to find a hanger that prevented the hanger humps. I lay the top on my bed, smooth out the shoulder areas and mist with wrinkle reducer, smooth out with my hand and by the time I have showered and am ready to get dressed they have disappeared.

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OKPrincess — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 21:18:55 GMT

I only use the clear plastic ones free for the asking or free with in-store purchase and large white tubular plastic hangers. No wire or thin hangers in my house.

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DiAnne — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 21:22:35 GMT

@pommom

I use the same hangers and do not have that problem. I hang some t-shirts up to dry and also wear a lot of cotton shirts that I hang to dry (but I do iron).

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Newgate — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 21:26:49 GMT

Don't know about any of you but I have found clothing items hanging in department stores with the pointy shoulder bumps! That really annoys me!!

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Harpa — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 21:43:27 GMT

To avoid the pointy shoulders in a shirt or blouse, I will bunch up the fabric a bit of the blouse shoulder seam (a little bit of fabric for size small blouses) and make sure the sleeve seam of the blouse meets the side or edge of the hanger. (Joys hangers)

In other words, pull the neck part of the blouse higher up, but meet the sleeve seam with the shoulder droop of the hanger.

Does this make sense?

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151949 — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 22:30:10 GMT

No matter what hangers you use , if you hang sweaters or other knits you are going to get pointy shoulder. They should be stored folded.

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lovesrecess — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 22:39:58 GMT

not all hangers work as well as others either; I found Joy M's much lighter weight and not as good at avoiding the shoulder marks as the ones I bought at Costco; they are heavier, better made, and have had no shoulder issues since using them; I use Joy's hangers for things where the marks won't be an issue

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Bhvbum — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 22:53:29 GMT

I use the Spacesaver hangers, that stack to save space, and I fold my tops over that cross bar for pants, etc. I hang sweaters that are not too bulky by folding them and hanging over the center bar. I also fold and hang all of my Logo tops because they wrinkle so easy.

Even jackets can get pointy shoulders and I use those bigger wooden coat hangers for my jackets and never have a problem

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chrystaltree — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 22:54:24 GMT

I only use Joy Mangano's hangers, as does hubby for his shirts and we've never had that problem with shirts and blouses.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 23:46:36 GMT

These! Velvet and they come in 25 or 50 packs. Amazon for around $27 to $38.

Search Bump free hangers.

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Shanus — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 00:03:33 GMT

What works for me is bubble wrap. Just wrap a square of it around the corners of the hanger...weaving through the hanger to hold it on. Put a piece of tape at the end.

Let me know if you try it and how it worked for you.

Re: How Can I Avoid 'Pointy" Shoulders

StephfromIdaho — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 00:50:03 GMT

What’s an iron?

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IMW — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 01:35:46 GMT

What about using a panty liner on the inside of fabric?

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denisemb — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 05:40:06 GMT

If you google "shoulder shapers for hangers" you'll find many different versions that "snap" onto various kinds of hangers.

Used to use them on sheer blouses back when I was working.

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pommom — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 18:05:25 GMT

@SilleeMee

BINGO! That's precisely what I need. Thanks so much.

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pommom — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 18:07:40 GMT

@Shanus

Genius! Until I receive my bump-free hangers from amazon, this will work beautifully. iMil gracias!

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pommom — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 18:08:14 GMT

@StephfromIdaho

Amen, sistah