I bought a couch cover, which fits loosely. I was wondering if anybody has any tips on how to shrink a 100% cotton couch cover.
Thank You
Pulleyman
2007-03-05 01:54:54 · 8 answers · asked by pulleyman123 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
If it can be washed, you can use hot water and a high dryer setting but you will not be able to,control how much it shrinks. A better solution might be to stitch it a little to take in the extra fabric. or attach Velcro and fold material over to take up looseness
2007-03-05 02:04:26 · answer #1 · answered by sw-in-gardener 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cotton will shrink if washed. The down side is that unless you monitor the washing and drying process carefully they cover may wrinkle a lot. Second it may shrink too much and make it hard to put it on the sofa.
2007-03-05 02:03:06 · answer #2 · answered by Sane 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't wash it with detergent, but get it wet. Dry it in a big dryer at a laundromat. I used to work in a textile laundry and this will ensure good results without the risk of fading or detergent stains.
2007-03-05 02:03:27 · answer #3 · answered by Jex B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After washing it - put it in a hot dryer.
2007-03-05 02:03:06 · answer #4 · answered by Lucy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash it according to the tag and dry on high heat
2007-03-07 08:54:01 · answer #5 · answered by a_k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot water
2007-03-08 15:46:52 · answer #6 · answered by jon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash and dry (trust me, i am good at shrinking all my hubby's clothes--hah:)
2007-03-08 09:54:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it not pre-shrunk....LOTS OF HOT WATER!
2007-03-05 02:03:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋