I need help, some of my clothes have shrunk! I'm not talking like kiddie size but I can tell a difference...and no I haven't changed size myself. But my mom just got a new washer & dryer so I'm not used to the settings. So after the fact that they shrank, how can I unshrink them? Like can I wash them, then while they are damp, stretch them out? Will that work?
2006-10-30 02:29:33 · 10 answers · asked by feisty 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
No - sorry - some of the looser weave cottons may stretch a little when you wear them - but for the most part you are stuck with it.
2006-10-30 02:32:15 · answer #1 · answered by Caroline H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't un-shrink clothes. You can try to stretch it a little, but then it might get stretched out of shape. Pretty much that piece of clothing is not going to fit anymore. Sorry.
2006-10-30 10:34:25 · answer #2 · answered by amy_girl7200 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rewashing and stretching is a good idea but wash in COLD water. High Heat is the culprit. If they don't stretch out enouch then, oh well, chalk it up to experience.
2006-10-30 10:35:18 · answer #3 · answered by we_are_legion99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My trick with new sweatshirts was to stretch them when damp by hand, and then put them over a dining room chair back to stretch them as they dry.
2006-10-30 10:32:50 · answer #4 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just wash it, rinse it well, and use downy sample to soften the fabric. Check out this site ttp://www.upkb.com/downysample.php for product tips and details.
2006-10-31 04:56:46 · answer #5 · answered by anastasia U 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, try stretching them out a little while they are wet. and let them air dry. it might work. you have nothing to lose by trying it.
2006-10-30 10:34:42 · answer #6 · answered by sea_sher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm from personal experience... They are done for. lol i couldn't get mine back to size.
2006-10-30 10:32:31 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eeks. I think you are out of luck. This is pretty much impossible.
2006-10-30 10:32:59 · answer #8 · answered by jelly-bean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you say the shrinkage isn't major, your idea should work.
2006-10-30 10:32:33 · answer #9 · answered by OOO! I know! I know! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get someone bigger than u to wear them for a week???
2006-10-30 10:32:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋