I bought this sweatshirt but its too big and its dry clean only. Is there any way to shrink it without messing it up?
Heres a pic of the sweatshirt
http://www.karmaloop.com/Vendor/CLH/zoom/3KF13Bzoom1.JPG
2007-01-06 15:05:59 · 10 answers · asked by blah 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Why is it dry clean only? That's strange for a sweatshirt. The color may bleed together if you wash it. I wouldn't recommed washing it or the fabric could pill and then it would never look the same.
2007-01-06 15:07:52 · answer #1 · answered by Lola76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although it seems like logic that improperly washing the sweatshirt will shrink the clothes to your size, what will really happen is that the shirt will shrink in one direction.
So you'll either end up with a lengthy short sleeve sweater or a long-sleeved short sweater.
Give it up or live with it.
2007-01-07 00:41:31 · answer #2 · answered by atg28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, wash and dry it--it probably says "dry clean only" because washing and drying will shrink it.
No time to look at your link--I'm sure it's of a H-U-G-E sweatshirt. I have never, ever seen a sweatshirt that could not be washed.
2007-01-06 15:08:59 · answer #3 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cool shirt. Do not wash it. It looks like the black and white colors will bleed together and ruin the whole shirt (which is why it is probably dry clean only).
Either sell it and buy a new one, or donate it and buy a new one
2007-01-06 16:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by smartygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do you may risk damaging it, the paint or whatever dyes used on it may be the problem, so heating the fabric which would cause it to shrink would not be good. Take it to the cleaners and ask if they have someone that alters clothing. They often do. They may be able to take it in and save it for you to wear and not ruin it. it's a gem. Really!
2007-01-06 15:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I wanted to go shopping at karmaloop- I would. I object to being sent to sites I didn't request. Wash it in hot. Dry it on hot and donate it to Goodwill.
2007-01-06 15:09:22 · answer #6 · answered by skayrkroh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try washing it. Then when you dry is either lay it out flat or lightly fluff in dryer
2007-01-06 15:07:32 · answer #7 · answered by Justmy2cents 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just put it in the dryer without washing it! Check it ever so often okay!
2007-01-06 16:07:58 · answer #8 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't get it wet.put it on dryer very high
2007-01-06 15:10:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no!!! u will ruin it!!!sell it on ebay!!!
2007-01-06 15:28:45 · answer #10 · answered by lil blue eyez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋