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Stretching Jeans – Shrunk or too Tight

About this Tip:

Did your jeans shrink or are they too tight? Here's a tip to Make jeans fit better when they are too tight or have shrunk.

Did your jeans shrink or are they too tight? Here’s a tip to Make jeans fit better when they are too tight or have shrunk.

What you need:

  • Jeans that are too tight
  • Bathtub
  • Warm water
  • Clip-Type hanger

How to:

  1. Fill tub lwith warm water to completely cover up to your waist
  2. Put on jeans and button and zip if posible
  3. Sit in. the water in the tub for 15 - 20 minutes. This will allow the fibers to relax and conform to your body
  4. As you are sitting pull on the fabric in tight areas to stretch
  5. After the time is up drain the tub
  6. Carefully remove the jeans. Do not wring or squeeze
  7. Hand them to drip dry
  8. Do not hurry the drying byn putting them in yhe dryer when they are damp
  9. Don't ever dry these jeans in the dryer or they will shrink

Notes:

This will not work on jeans that are a size too small. It is great for jeans that need a bit more room.

Why It Works:

The fibers relax and stretch and conform to your body

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