How do I shrink a 100% cotton sweater down one size without it getting too small?
I was in the mall today shopping, and I saw a sweater I REALLY wanted. The only problem is, they didn't have one in my size. So I bought one that was 1 size too big, hoping that I'll be able to shrink it somehow.
How can I shrink it in the washer and/or the dryer down one size? Will it get too small? Will the shrink be permanet? Thanks! :)
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Just wash in hot water and hot dry this will shrink it a size and no this can only be reversible if you use white vinegar and stretch it out by hand other than that it won't shrink again unless you want it to but only by washing it in hot water, when you wash it again when it is at your desired size you then wash it with cool or warm water and delicate or warm dry. Make sure that this sweater is what you say it is and that it is not already preshrunk. Thats it. Good Luck ...(Answered by mshonnie) |
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can i shrink a jacket?
i bought a size 12 jacket that I really really like but the thing is im really a size 8-10! but cos i tried to get my hands on this months ago n finally found 1 but not exactly the size i hoped for, was wanderin if any1 know if i can shrink this? I heard you can shrink items of clothing in the tumble dryer... help! lol
the jacket is made of 100% cotton..
oh... i dnt hav a tumble dryer can i just wash it in hot water n then dry it in the sun or sumthing?
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All fabrics react differently to heat and some don't react at all. If you tell me what it is made of I can tell you if it can be shrunk and at what sort of heat you should do it at... Also you have to be very careful with anything that is lined as the lining is normally synthetic and will not shrink. This could cause you to have a baggy lining in your new reduced size jacket. Not such a big issue as you can always get that altered by a tailor (or do it yourself ...(Answered by Corral B) |
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How much does 100% cotton shrink?
I was wondering if there was an average shrink rate for 100% cotton clothing? Like a percentage of shrinkage or something. My boss just bought brand new cotton shorts and the last pair he bought shrunk to the point he couldn't wear them, now he wants to know what size he should buy so he can still wear them once they shrink. PLEASE, NO ANSWERS REGARDING HOW NOT TO SHRINK CLOTHES. We are aware of this option. Thanks!
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I'm a quilter and our rule of thumb is that you lose 5% in length and 1% in width. They don't shrink evenly from warp to weft. As a result, if you're buying clothes and they're not generously cut to compensate for the shrinkage then you need to buy them a size larger than you need. If they fit right in one size, buy the next size up so that they still fit right after shrinking, since you lose 1" per size....(Answered by Jellybean Brown) |
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How to shrink a cashmere sweater?
I have a 100% cashmere sweater and I want to shrink it to a smalle rsize. I dropped it dry to the the dryer (high heat) to try to shrink it, but to no avail. Please help.
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Wow! Are you serious? Usually people are concerned about NOT shrinking cashmere. The problem with cashmere is that if you do shrink it, it mats up and loses that lovely silky feel.
However, if you want to give it a try, get a sweater stretcher in the size you want it to be (they're wire forms -- something like an overgrown coat hanger with arms) and try washing the cashmere in warm water instead of the cold you would normally use. Don't put it near the dryer. That will wreck it for sure.
Wrap it in a towel and ...(Answered by old lady) |
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Shrink a Nike Dri-Fit?
Hey, I just got a Nike Dri-Fit shirt in M, it is a bit too big for me, do any of you guys know how I can shrink this? (I have already washed with hot water + dried it) I cannot return it cause my tennis team gave them to me. Thanks guys!
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The key is to wash and dry it as many times as possible. How many times have you washed something and its not till about the 30th time that it feels smaller and you swear you got bigger.
Its the material it gets denser and shrinks.Also you can leave it on tp of the dryer everytime you run it for about a week. Ive done it and it works....(Answered by LAURA) |
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