Make Clothes Shrink
There are a couple of ways to make clothes shrink. You can wash them in hot water numerous times or gain weight. Oh yeah, put the clothes in a hot dryer. That works too. Shrinkage is actually caused by the tumbling action as the garments hit the sides of the dryer. When a garment is made, it is stretched to the max in order to use a little less material thus saving money.
Posted by Annie on 8/28/2009
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does anyone know how to make clothes bigger or smaller without sewing or anything complicated. I know that you wash clothes in really hot water and then dry them for a long time to make them shrink. any other ways and any ways to make them bigger?
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I know for a fact (I've done it myself) that if you want to make clothes shrink for whatever reason then what you should do is put the garment into a pillowcase which has been tied around the sides leaving a little air inside, then put it in the hottest wash possible, then take it out and leave it on the line (but...
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Why does my upright freezer make a ringing sound after I close the door? by Anonymous 2 months ago | 1 person likes this ... Related: washer, clothes, shrink ... You're reading Do clothes shrink in the washer or the dryer?
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What makes clothes shrink more washing in hot water or drying at high heat - trivia question /questions answer / answers ... ; If clothes really shrink in the wash, why is that? And do clothes shrink if they are in the dryer for a really long time?; Is it true that if you heat up a razor blade, it makes it sharper?;
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Subject: How can I shrink clothes? ... Hi, I'm trying to figure out how to shrink jeans. Do I use hot water and dry them in a cool dryer, or use cold water and use a hot dryer? Or do I use hot water and hang them up? I have no idea, I'm just interested.
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Hi Mari, Here is what I found from some web sites on why clothes shrink in the first place: Contrary to popular perception, water alone does not shrink clothes. It's the combination of mechanical action, high temperatures and water that causes fibers to contract.
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How To Shrink A Shirt Rika I bought a shirt that I REALLY like But they only had a medium left and it doesnt fit like I want it to Its acrylic and spandex Any ideas on how to make it a TAD bit smaller Love the famous Rika ... This post has been Viewed (18320 times ... Summer is here...
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