Solutions For Shrunk Clothing
This is probably a silly question, but does anyone know of any real way to un-shrink clothing that has been shrunk? Clothing made of wool, viscose or rayon, which can be very delicate, but not always! Sometimes it turns out fine when washed gently in cold water.
I have heard that soaking the item in cold water with hair conditioner and then stretching it out helps, but maybe nothing really does.
I'd appreciate any tips anyone might have!
Anna
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RE: Solutions For Shrunk Clothing
Seems to me that you can get a wool item very wet and then slowly stretch it back to size. After some other reading, the wool will loosen up a bit when you wet it and pull it apart. I want to actually shrink a red wool dress just a tad and will try to wet it and put it in the dryer for a bit. Good luck.
Post By HTP (Guest Post)
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My ex-boss told me to un-shrink my wool dress I shoudl put it in a load of conditioner and water. Then NOT PUT IT IN THE DRYER.
Post By Amy Palmer (Guest Post)
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Just for the record dry cleaning causes cancer (yes, go back and read it again). no a believer then go and do some research!
Post By DJ Tuzilo (Guest Post)
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USE THE PRODUCT "DRYEL" IN YOUR WASHING MACHINE IT DRY CLEANS AT HOME
Post By GOLDIE LOCKS (Guest Post)
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Have you ironed the item? Sometimes washing will shrivel material but once it's ironed, it will flatten and stretch the material back to the original or almost original size.
Post By Joanne (Guest Post)
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make a blocking form out of cardboard and contact paper. Soak the item, but don't ring it out. Put it on the form to stretch it back to it's original shape. It sounds like a lot of work, but it's worth it.
Post By ardis barnes (Guest Post)
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I've actually had this happen a few times & the solution I have found is.. re wash & then stretch the item if needed & hang dry..
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