How To: Unshrink Clothes
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Undo the damage of dryer mishaps with these simple steps to stretch your favorite garments back to their original size.
Have you ever reached for a favorite sweater or pair of jeans only to find that its last spin in the hot dryer caused it to shrink? Before you deem it a lost cause and toss it into the donation bin, try the technique here. With a few household items and a little care, it’s often possible to relax the fibers of the garment enough to make it fit comfortably again.
This method for how to “unshrink” clothes works especially well with looser weaves like cotton, wool, or jersey, since the fibers in those fabrics relax and stretch relatively easily. Tighter weaves, such as silk and synthetics, are more resistant to stretching, but it’s worth a try, especially if the original shrinkage was minimal. (Just take care not to tug too zealously and overstretch items!) Follow these steps to make those wardrobe go-tos comfortable and flattering again.
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