aaaaarrgh my favourite purple woolen jumper was put in the wrong load with the cottons and hence has shrunk to half its size! ... its cute to look at bec. its small BUT .. i want my favourite purple jumper back! ... :(
can I unshrink it?
2007-03-27 12:15:21 · 10 answers · asked by Domestica 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
heheh i'm trying soaking it in a tub of water for a few days ... i squeezed in some moisturiser since i didn't have wool relaxant ... :P i'll keep you updated on the result! ...
2007-03-28 08:22:49 · update #1
No but you can dress your favourite teddybear in it so all is not lost!
2007-03-27 12:29:14 · answer #1 · answered by cathyjast 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the answer to that one is NOPE, why not use it as a crop top instead OR give it to a little girl that can wear it as a jumper. And in future put woolens (especially fav ones) seperate from the rest of the washing, then accidents are less likely to happen...NOW go shoppin ya got an excuse girl LOL
2007-03-27 12:32:55 · answer #2 · answered by Denise W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how much its shrunk. You could try washing it again on a machine washable wool setting, usually its marked 40degrees with 2 little black dashes underneath it, or even a quick wash of 30degrees & try to reshape it whilst it is still damp. Hope this helps(there is nothing worse than losing your holy faithful clothes) Good luck.
2007-03-27 12:28:23 · answer #3 · answered by crackertyjack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't unshrink it, because the individual hairs have shrunk, it will never be the same. You may be able to stretch it out to something close to the original size, but the weave will be looser. Sorry.
2007-03-27 12:24:15 · answer #4 · answered by sity.cent 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We've all done that or something similar
at one point or another, so you are not alone.
The sad thing is, you can say goodbye to
your favourite jumper now.
You will never put that back in its original size.
It's just not possible. S o r r y.
2007-03-27 12:30:29 · answer #5 · answered by Zasetti 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry girl - no can do! I sympathise cos I've done this kind of thing before, and if it's a garment you really love it's horrible! Better luck next washday!
2007-03-29 00:39:46 · answer #6 · answered by Songbird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but no you cant unshrunk it I did the same thing with a well loved jumper and ended up giving it to a neighbours child!!
2007-03-27 12:19:45 · answer #7 · answered by BigMomma2 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
answer is YES. Take it to a dry cleaner, and using an industrial steam press, they will blow steam and stretch it out for you. Perks of owning a dry cleaner always helps.
2007-03-28 03:07:59 · answer #8 · answered by a_lowryder 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They haven't come up with that yet some bin it and remember wool SHRINKS
2007-03-28 11:23:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to say this but what's done is done, Now find your favorite kid and give them an early burthday present.
2007-03-27 12:47:02 · answer #10 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋