Not Helpful 11 Helpful I have tried this and the shirt didn't shrink even the slightest. I did it more than once - any advice? It is probably a pre-shrunk shirt. The labels on clothes don't always state whether it is pre-shrunk or not. Not Helpful 12 Helpful Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Wash multiple cotton garments you intend to shrink at once. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. Wait a good amount of time for the heat of boiling water to subside in order to make sure you don't burn yourself when handling your shirt.
Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0. Make sure to let it air dry after the boiling water or put in in the dryer on low. Add a cup of white vinegar to the water to keep colors from bleeding out. There will still be unavoidable color loss, so wash each garment to shrink separately. Tuck the tied part in your shirt. This does not work on all fabrics. Some people add alum from the grocery store's spice aisle to the washing machine in an attempt to shrink clothing.
It's unclear whether this is effective, and can weaken the fabric if overused, so try this at your own risk. Don't try this with a graphic tee -- prints are likely to melt. Helpful Not Helpful Shirts may shrink unevenly. This technique may not preserve the fitted style of women's shirts. Helpful 57 Not Helpful Related wikiHows How to.
How to. About This Article. Co-authored by:. Co-authors: Updated: May 6, Categories: Laundry. Article Summary X To shrink a cotton t-shirt, start by washing your shirt with hot water. Deutsch: Ein Baumwoll T Shirt verkleinern. Italiano: Restringere una Maglietta di Cotone. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 2,, times.
Reader Success Stories L. Jun 24, So I'll try the hot water in the washing machine and the hot dryer, hopefully it will work. Thank you for the info. More reader stories Hide reader stories. Did this article help you?
Cookies make wikiHow better. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Skye Walsh Oct 17, Thank you! You can also take a hot bath wearing your jeans, but this isn't the most comfortable option. A polyester or cotton dress can go directly into the washer with hot water.
You then want to place your dress in the dryer on a high setting. This combination of heat should be powerful enough to shrink your dress down so it will fit properly. You will need hot water and your dryer to shrink a wool sweater. If you want it to shrink only a little, spray it down with water and then put it in the dryer for about 15 minutes. If you want it to shrink a lot, do a full load of laundry! It might seem surprising, but you can shrink baseball caps by placing them in a pot of boiling water or washing them in hot water.
A third option is to, no kidding, take a hot shower with the cap on your head. Your hair might be unwashed, but at least you'll have a smaller hat! You've found the perfect pair of shoes, but just your luck, they're a half size too big. The good news is you can shrink leather, suede, or canvas shoes by wiping them down with cool water and then using a blow dryer to dry the area.
Just like t-shirts, you can shrink cotton socks by washing them with hot water and placing them in the dryer. Be careful not to overdo it, or you'll be left feeling like you have giant feet. A jacket is a little tricky to shrink since it has to be machine washable in order to work.
Check the care tag to make sure yours can go in the washer and then proceed to wash and dry on the hottest heat setting possible. If you're at all unsure, contact the manufacturer of your clothing item directly. You don't have to give up on your stylish t-shirts, pants, hoodies, and other apparel items if they're too big. You also don't have to eat a bunch of cheeseburgers to fit into them. A little bit of hot water and some effort on your end will work wonders! Quality Logo Products are experts on all things printed and promotional.
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Feiam, A. How to Shrink a Shirt to the Perfect Size. Stocker, S. How to Shrink a Cotton T Shirt. Godio, M. A2Z Clothing. When in doubt, give these steps a try, and if all else fails you can take it to a seamstress for professional help.
Certain types of fabric will shrink much faster than others. As most moms are quick to teach or make us find out the hard way , a high percentage of cotton means the shirt will definitely shrink up to 20 percent its size. Wool, linen, and silk can also shrink, but may take a bit more time and attempts.
Synthetic fabrics like nylon, polyester and spandex, on the other hand, won't shrink as much, if at all. So, make sure you take into account how shrink-worthy the fabric of your shirt is before putting in the effort to shrink it. This one is pretty straight forward. Take a large pot big enough to fit your desired shirt and heat up the water until it reaches a boil.
As soon as the water boils, turn off the heat. You can either transfer the water into a separate bowl or use the same pot that you already used. Be careful not to burn yourself during this step! Place your shirt directly into the bowl or pot that contains the hot water.
Completely immerse the shirt in the water with a utensil or wooden spoon so you can get the maximum amount of shrinkage. The amount of time you leave the shirt in hot water will determine how much it'll shrink. When the water has become cold, take your shirt out of the pot or bowl and gently wring out all of the water.
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