How Do You Slightly Shrink Clothing That Is A Size Too Big?
Have you lost a few pounds? Maybe you just had to buy that pair of jeans–even though they were too big. Whatever the reason, it is possible to shrink most clothing slightly to make it fit better. We’ve all done it before: Through trial and error–and by accidentally shrinking that which wasn’t supposed to be shrunk–the basic method of shrinking by heat was discovered and perfected. Learn a few simple steps to help you shrink your clothing so that it fits properly. Place the item of clothing in a large bucket or tub. The container needs to be heat resistant and not made of a material that will melt. Boil a few gallons of water and pour over the item of clothing. Allow the garment to sit in the hot water until it cools enough to be handled. Wring the clothing out and place in the washing machine on the hot water cycle. Place the item in the dryer on high heat until dry. If the clothing shrunk too much, you can stretch it a little bit by dampening the tight areas and allowing it to dry
