You only need a few simple suppliesa line, clothespins, and possibly poststhe air will do the rest.

On cold or rainy days, you could even rig up aclotheslineindoors.

Shirts and Tops

Pin the shirts by the bottom hem at the side seams.

clothes hanging on a clothesline

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Either method prevents the shoulders from getting stretched or wrinkled.

This will prevent a crease down the middle of the piece.

Use one or two extra clothespins in the middle portion if it sags a lot or is very windy.

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Towels and Pillowcases

Hang towels by the corners for quickest drying.

Lightweight flat items like pillowcases can be hung in pairs.

What Not to Line Dry

towels hanging on a clothesline

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items NOT to line dry

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