i have lost weight and a few of my clothes are now a bit too big for me
2007-02-11 20:40:52 · 18 answers · asked by Ed 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
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2007-02-11 20:42:25 · answer #1 · answered by Spicy Ketchup 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
chilly water wash with detergent certain for chilly water will commonly shrink or eliminate shrinking of clothing. also even as putting in the dryer, use everlasting press somewhat than intense warmth, as that would also reason clothing to shrink. Line drying will be even more beneficial efficient, yet it truly isn't any longer continually an option if residing in homestead.
2016-11-27 03:20:24 · answer #2 · answered by rew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
T shirts will definately shrink on a hot setting but will also make the colours fade and they may shrink in length and be too short for you. Trousers usually shrink in length and jeans may shrink but stretch out again when you wear them. Why not get your clothes altered?
2007-02-11 20:55:02 · answer #3 · answered by jaygirl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
cotton is probably the only thing that will shrink, but that will occur only once....i suggest you just go out and treat yourself to a few new items (as a reward!). new clothes that are made for your new weight will fit and probably feel nicer. also wearing the old ones which may tempt you back to your previous weight as you would have "room" to grow!
2007-02-11 20:50:20 · answer #4 · answered by james_bond_41 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup its true. follow with a high spin and then tumble dry. however, your not garunteed that the garment will shrink at the same rate, meaning the body might shrink but not the arms. i dont advise you to do this. get the stuff taken in at a tailors.
2007-02-11 22:52:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, washing and heat setting will/may cause shrinkage depending on fabric quality.
2007-02-11 22:50:29 · answer #6 · answered by sunil s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most garments will shrink but some could also be ruined so its a chance you take
2007-02-11 21:27:00 · answer #7 · answered by Black Orchid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no im afraid that only works on cirtain materials, plus you can never garuntee that you cloths wont shrink down to kiddies size otherwise everyone would be doing it!! lol
2007-02-11 20:44:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but it depends on the material. and its pretty unpredictable how it shrinks. its probably better to take them in on the sewing machine than risk it.
2007-02-11 21:31:41 · answer #9 · answered by Nik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It works on certian fabrics (natural fibres) but it wouldn't work in making your clothes fit. Unless your arms and legs have got shorter as well as thinner.
2007-02-11 20:53:27 · answer #10 · answered by SR13 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but the results won't be drastic, just about a 5% shrinkage.. or less.
Try ironing them too
2007-02-11 20:46:13 · answer #11 · answered by Rae-Rae Nikkoles <3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋