How to shrink a sweater

There isn't much worse than shrinking your clothes in the laundry! This easy trick will show you how to unshrink a sweater and other clothes too so you don't have to toss them out!

Learn how to shrink a sweater with our handy guide, and whip your wool, cotton, and cashmere clothes into shape. We give your wardrobe a new life.

The Spruce on Instagram: "Love your new sweater but wish it was a tad smaller? Try this easy and simple method to shrink a too large sweater using a washer and dryer. Candace was able to shrink an inch off her sweater with this trick! #TheSpruce #laundry #laundrytips #howto #homehacks"

Shrink down your oversized sweater to a comfortable size with laundry equipment you have at home, like a washer, dryer, and iron.

Bought that blouse one size too big? Fret not. You can easily learn how to shrink clothes at home with just water, a washing machine, a dryer, and a blow dryer!

Wondering how to shrink wool or how to fix a shrunken wool sweater? Whether you’re shrinking or unshrinking wool, follow our simple guide.

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Try these fantastic ideas for how to unshrink a sweater using the hand-pulling method, conditioner, and implementing strategies to prevent future shrinkage.

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Knitted and crocheted sweaters naturally stretch out, but there's no need to fret because shrinking them back down to size is almost always possible, whether they're made of wool or another material. Whether you need to fix a whole sweater...