How Do You Fix A Sweater That Has Shrunk?
Some of the most common laundry disasters include a sweater that has shrunk! Isn’t it annoying when your favorite sweater was put in the wash and to your surprise, the next time you want to wear it, it is 5 times smaller? Come winter and you will find everyone pulling out their woolens from their closet. It is important to maintain your woolens because you tend to put these away every year and never look at them, unless winter approaches again! Your woolens require special care in comparison to your regular cottons and silks. By following a few simple steps, you can fix a sweater that has shrunk. Here is how. • Pour 2 tablespoons of baby shampoo into a half a bucket of water. This helps the woolen fibers relax. Soak the shrunken sweater in this mixture for 15 minutes. Use a towel to soak away excess water by rolling the shrunken sweater into it, once you have it taken out of the soapy water without rinsing it. Use the large corkboard to spread the shrunken sweater and spread the sweate