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10-26-2015 10:13 AM
@Sadiesadie wrote:I had to send mine back due to my reaction to the wool but sure wish I could have kept it. Beautiful. I'm 5', 131lbs, 36D and the small was perfect. I have full upper arms and there was no clinging. Had just a loose enough fit without going baggy.
I always wonder where the shoulder seams fall when people size up so much. I always check that first in the measurements and when that seam sits right where it should, the top fits me well. Otherwise, it looks baggy on me and unflattering.
That's a shame you had a reaction to the wool. Although I decided to go with my larger Linea size (XS over XXS), I don't want mine baggy or sloppy. I'm never quite sure where the shoulder seam should land exactly but the XS seemed to hit where I think it should.
10-26-2015 10:15 AM
This sounds like a great idea!
Would you mind sharing with me how to measure and where? This would really help... thank you!
10-26-2015 10:17 AM
@crazycockermom wrote:
@santorini wrote:I just had a major surprise. I hand washed both hooded sweaters together. The taupe came out fine and is now drying flat. The blue must be a totally different fabric blend. It shrank so much it won't even fit a toddler. I'm letting it dry and hoping for a miracle, but this is so strange. Why would the taupe wash beautifully and the blue turn out like infant wear?
Oh no!!! I will wash mine when I get them and hope I don't have the same problem. Will report back.
Generally speaking, when an item says handwash, can we put it in the washing machine on the handwash cycle in a mesh laundry bag and be ok? It's a front load washer...
I think if it says hand wash there is a reason for that... well, If you have a hand wash cycle you can try that.
10-26-2015 04:14 PM
@crazycockermom wrote:
@santorini wrote:I just had a major surprise. I hand washed both hooded sweaters together. The taupe came out fine and is now drying flat. The blue must be a totally different fabric blend. It shrank so much it won't even fit a toddler. I'm letting it dry and hoping for a miracle, but this is so strange. Why would the taupe wash beautifully and the blue turn out like infant wear?
Oh no!!! I will wash mine when I get them and hope I don't have the same problem. Will report back.
Generally speaking, when an item says handwash, can we put it in the washing machine on the handwash cycle in a mesh laundry bag and be ok? It's a front load washer...
Many of us wash our whisperknit items in a mesh laundry bag in the washing machine. That method works well for WK. But the hooded sweater isn't WK, and considering the wool content, I hand washed it. If other ladies post that they successfully machine washed the hooded sweater, then I'll be happy to change my method.
10-27-2015 12:29 AM
Do not put wool in the washing machine, even in a bag unless it specifically says it can be machine washed. The wool will felt. A wool blend still may felt.
10-27-2015 11:51 AM
I handwash all of my Linea sweaters in color indicated Woolite by hand and dry flat. They turn out like new. I intend to wash the hoodie the same way. I am sure it will turn out lovely.
10-27-2015 01:49 PM - edited 10-27-2015 01:50 PM
Thanks ladies! I will only handwash as suggested.
10-28-2015 08:16 AM
I measured a Linea top that fits me perfectly from seam to seam across the back. I need 14.5-14.75" to look right. Hate how a top looks on me when that seam hits beyond the top of the shoulder. Not sure if it is because I'm busty but I look heavier and sloppy. Just doesn't hang right. On his fitted jackets, thinking of the hooded one, I had to go up to medium and the seam hits me just right even though it was listed as wider than the above. Took me a long time to figure out just why something was looking off.
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