is there any way to rescue a shrunken wool sweater?

Question

my lovely helpful 15 year old put my sons expensive wool sweater into the washing machine . its come out about 3 sizes too small . is there anything i can do to rescue it ?

Answer 1

Sorry, but that's it for the sweater

Answer 2

Having worked in a Wool Laboratory years back, the answer is no, sorry

Answer 3

Try this - Hand wash it and don't wring it out, then lay it outside (as there will be water everywhere) and stretch it as much as you can, you might need to do this process a couple of times, before you get it back to the original size.

Answer 4

Your 15 year old has "felted" your son's sweater. You can make a fashionable felted handbag or hat out of it. I don't think it can be a sweater from your son.

Answer 5

Try washing it in cold water and than,while it's still wet(not soaked),put it on and wear it until it's dry.Hope this helps.It may be a bit uncomfortable,but it's the only thing I can think of to try.Good luck.

Answer 6

Kiss the sweater goodbye. The texture will never be the same again.

Answer 7

Simply answer is to keep the jumper and go on a diet, then once you have lost all your spare flab the jumper will fit again

Answer 8

Try Hand Washing it, Stretch it out while its still wet... Good Luck! Kelly*

Answer 9

Streeeetttttttttttccccccccccccchhhhhhhhhhhhhh it
stretch it..
ive done it before..
especially whilst wearing it, pull at the sleeves and bottom.
Kind of works but not 100percent.

Answer 10

Give it away to someone 3 sizes smaller than your son; at least it won't be wasted.