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Unshrinking Clothes

Introduction

Having clothes shrink on you doesn't need to be a nightmare. Following this guide will teach you the repair tips you need to unshrink a shirt instead of letting it rot away in your closet! With simple tools why wouldn't you put this guide to the test?

What you need

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    • Get a clean empty bucket.

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    • Fill the bucket with lukewarm water

    • Make sure it has enough water to submerge your clothing

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    • Add conditioner or baby shampoo to your water

    • Around 1 tbsp per Litre of water

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    • Stir mixture until bubbles form

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    • Put Clothes into the mixture

    • Wait at least 30 minutes

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    • After 30 minutes is up, remove access moisture by wringing it out.

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    • Place clothing on a towel and roll it up to make it damp

    • Wait 10 minutes

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    • Unroll the shirt

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    • Place the shirt onto a new towel and stretch it to your desired length

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    • Place paperweights on it to prevent it from un-stretching

    • Leave it for 10 minutes

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    • Hang up the shirt and let it air dry

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    • Wash the shirt to make sure all the moisturizer residue is off.

    • Make sure you wash it at the correct temperature so it doesn't shrink again

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Conclusion

Completing these steps should have unshrunk your clothes!

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Owen Tarka

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