2007-02-11 01:53:42 · 8 answers · asked by ariesgirl_32191 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Wash it in hot water and set the dryer on high heat.
2007-02-11 01:56:24 · answer #1 · answered by Queen of Kings 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the high heat washing / drying *can* work but I would strongy suggest you do this with great ca\re and in stages (no boil washing here)
The reason is two fold - firstly, althought it might be a little loose around (for example) the collar, you might not wish the length of the sleeves to vanish by the same amount as you would like the collar to shrink. if you shrink, you tend to find that the garment shrings ALL OVER - not just where you think it is a little baggy.
Secondly, when material shrinks (what type by the way), it changes the quality and feel of the material - for example, if you do this with wool or silk you may well end up with something that not ony shrinks, but also looks damaged - permenet creases, "hangs wrong" etc etc.
If this is a really nice shirt, then either do this VERY carefull in stages - and ONLY use the hot water approach, hot drying a shirt made from a delicate material will ruin it - rather than shrink it perfectly!
Your other option, if only a "little too lose" is to have the shirt for days when you feel a little "bloated" or need to have a nice flowing shirt - as opposed to something constricting.
Your call though :)
2007-02-11 02:01:52 · answer #2 · answered by Mark T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the material,but in general if you wash and dry it in hot water it will shrink.
2007-02-11 02:00:47 · answer #3 · answered by ShouldBeWorking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u want a simple easy way wash it in hot water and put in the dryer for a while.if yuo hang dry it nothing will happen .so make sure yuo put it in the dryer.
2007-02-11 02:31:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash it in very hot water and put it in the dryer on high heat for a few cycles.
2007-02-11 01:58:47 · answer #5 · answered by Java Queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Mark, and with belts being in this season - just belt it and it will look great. If you don't like belts, try a fabric band, they have a lot of Asian-inspired ones out there.
2007-02-11 02:07:51 · answer #6 · answered by janjv1311 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Angel Dust is absolutely right.
2007-02-11 01:56:47 · answer #7 · answered by Romeo (The Original) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why don't you wash it in really hot water but it depends on the material...it might spoil your shirt...you should be careful really,really,really,careful...goodluck.
2007-02-11 02:27:47 · answer #8 · answered by andrea94 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋