I bought two new pairs of pants, which of course being that I am 5'3, need to be hemmed. Now should I wash and dry them before bringing them to be shortened? For shrinking reasons of course. I wouldn't wanna get them shortened, wear them, have them be good, then wash and dry them, put them on, and have a new pair of capris! lol... make sense?
2006-09-17 13:19:31 · 20 answers · asked by Kass 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
First off, NEW pants don't mean worn stinky pants for a later comment recieved. Not sure where you're shopping if it does! ;)
2006-09-18 13:33:58 · update #1
If they have cotton in them and are not washed already to avoid shrinkage , yes, you should.
But for synthetic fibers no need.
2006-09-17 13:28:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should because some fabrics shrink during the washing process. you will get a better hem if they are washed first. If you wait until after to wash them they could be shorter than you would like be sure to bring shoes that you will be wearing along with you for a better fit all around
2006-09-17 20:30:41 · answer #2 · answered by abwinters1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! No one wants to fix stinky pants. Plus you don't want them to shrink after being hemmed.
2006-09-17 20:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by CrazyIdea#3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, wash and dry them. But before you take them in, do a little dirty sanchez on the back just for fun.
2006-09-17 20:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by detecting_it 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they may shrink after a washing.
2006-09-17 20:27:26 · answer #5 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes definitely launder and dry your pants because like you said they could shrink and you could end up with Capri's, this actually happened to me once.
2006-09-17 20:23:00 · answer #6 · answered by happygirl31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and you already have all of the reasons outlined in your question, from one 5 3' person to another.
2006-09-17 20:41:42 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should wash & dry them because they might shrink.
2006-09-17 20:31:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I think you should wash them first.
2006-09-17 20:22:52 · answer #9 · answered by flamingfreak10 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I would wash them first to be safe.
2006-09-17 20:26:59 · answer #10 · answered by Jamie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋