How Do You Shrink Clothes That Are A Little Too Big?
Clothing that is slightly too large for you may need to be shrunk in order to fit perfectly. You may have lost a little weight or neglected to try the clothing on before purchasing it. Sometimes the next smaller size is too tight and there is nothing that can be done about this, so you wind up purchasing a larger size that is a little bit too big. It is easy to shrink the clothing when you toss out the rules of proper washing that you previously learned. Treat any stains on your clothing with a stain remover before attempting to shrink it. The hot temperatures needed to shrink clothing will set the stain permanently and possible ruin the item you are trying to shrink. Use the hottest water temperature on your washing machine that the material will allow. Cold water will not shrink clothing, according to the Drexel Business Service website. Some fabrics will melt, or wrinkle badly, if exposed to high water temperatures. Most clothing can be shrunk if you use warm or hot water in your ma
