I mean, there's truly no better feeling in the world than slipping on a pair that fit you perfectly—and we all deserve any good feeling we can get these days. This is similar to the above, but putting them in a boiling pot of water ensures that the temperature is VERY hot.
If you don't have time to do a load of laundry or boil water, you can target what spots you want to shrink by wetting specific areas and running a hot iron over them. It won't be comfortable, which is why this is one of the last ways listed, but if you're willing to give it a try, here's how it works:. If after trying all these solutions, your jeans still feel too big or baggy, as I mentioned before, you might want to consider going to a tailor for a more permanent solution.
But hopefully, you'll have that glorious brand-new-jean feeling after they've shrunk to the perfect size. United States. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Edward Berthelot Getty Images. Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article methods. Things You'll Need. Related Articles. Article Summary. Method 1. Wash your jeans in hot water.
Put your jeans in your washing machine and run them through a standard washing cycle. Set the machine to the hottest water level possible. Instead, use a permanent press or heavy duty setting.
The combination of hot water and heavy churning will cause the fibers in your jeans to contract. Use detergent and liquid fabric softener as usual. Detergent will not reduce the effectiveness of this technique, and fabric softener can actually help to prevent the jeans from becoming too stiff as they shrink. Dry your jeans in a drying machine. As soon as you remove your jeans from the washing machine, transfer them to your dryer.
Dry the jeans completely using the hottest setting possible. Let your jeans dry completely. In fact, if you can leave the jeans in your dryer for 5 to 10 minutes longer after they finish drying, you may have even better results. Do not air dry. Air drying your jeans following this method can actually cause some of the shrinkage to stretch out.
Repeat as needed. One cycle is usually enough to tighten up your jeans, but if your jeans still feel a little loose, try running them through another cycle or two. Try a professional dry cleaner if you cannot get your jeans to shrink sufficiently in your own washer and dryer. The machines at a dry cleaner have higher heat settings. Method 2. Fill a spray bottle with fabric softener and hot water. Mix three parts water with one part liquid fabric softener inside a standard spray bottle.
You need to use a combination of water and fabric softener. This technique will not work correctly if you only use plain water. Do not use detergent, however, since you will not be rinsing the detergent out.
Spray the area you want to shrink. Douse the area you want to shrink using your diluted fabric softener. The dry portions of your jeans will not be affected. This method is especially helpful if the waistband has begun to stretch out. If this is the case, spray the solution on the waistband of your jeans, saturating the fabric completely around the entire band. Throw your jeans in the dryer. Put your jeans through a standard drying cycle using the hottest heat setting possible. Air drying the jeans will not have the same effect.
If the area does not shrink as much as you would like, apply more of your fabric softener solution and dry it again. Method 3. Put your jeans on. Slip on the loose pair of jeans, zippering and buttoning them up as usual. Since you will be shrinking your jeans as you wear them, the jeans will shrink around your legs, create a perfect, snug fit.
You should begin this process on the same day you plan to wear your jeans. If this is not possible, then use this method to shrink your jeans a day or two before you wear them. Do not wash the jeans after shrinking them, though, since doing so could cause the fibers to relax and ease back into their original, loose position. Fill the bathtub with hot water.
Fill the tub with enough hot water to cover your legs and waist completely. Obviously, you want to avoid burning yourself with water that is too hot to handle, but lukewarm water will not be able to cause the fibers to contract enough for sufficient shrinkage.
Test the temperature of the water with your hand to gauge how hot it is. Get in the bathtub. Slowly ease yourself into the hot water while still wearing your jeans.
Remain in the bathtub until the water cools to room temperature. If you made the water sufficiently hot, it should take at least 20 minutes for the water to cool. Make sure that your jeans are completely submerged under the water. Comments Add Comment. Back to story Comment on this project. Tell us what you think Thanks for adding your feedback. All rights reserved. Close Sign in.
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