If your jeans are too big or too loose, you can use hot water to shrink the material.The heat is a factor in each method.Next time you need to shrink your jeans, there are a few different things you can try.
Step 1: You should wash your jeans in hot water.
Run your jeans through a standard washing cycle if you put them in your washing machine.The machine should be set to the hottest level possible.Don't use delicate or hand-wash settings.Use a heavy duty setting instead of a permanent press.The fibers in your jeans will contract due to the combination of hot water and heavy water.As usual, use detergent and liquid fabric softener.Detergent won't affect the effectiveness of this technique, and fabric softener can help to prevent the jeans from becoming too stiff as they shrink.
Step 2: The jeans should be dry in a drying machine.
Remove your jeans from the washing machine and put them in your dryer.Use the hottest setting possible to dry the jeans.The heat of the dryer will cause the fibers to contract more than they did in the washer.Don't let your jeans get wet.If you can leave the jeans in the dryer for 5 to 10 minutes longer, you may have even better results.Don't air dry.Some of the shrinkage in your jeans can be caused by air drying.
Step 3: As needed, repeat.
If your jeans feel a little loose, try running them through another cycle or two.If you can't get your jeans to shrink sufficiently in your own washer and dryer, try a professional dry cleaner.The machines at the dry cleaner have higher settings.
Step 4: The spray bottle should be filled with hot water and fabric softener.
A spray bottle has three parts water and one part liquid fabric softener inside.To combine, put the top on the bottle and shake vigorously.A combination of water and fabric softener is needed.If you only use plain water, this technique won't work correctly.Do not use detergent since you won't be rinsing it out.
Step 5: The area you want to shrink should be sprayed.
Don't use the area you want to shrink in.Make sure that the area is clean.The jeans will not be affected by the dry parts.If the waistband has begun to stretch out, this method is helpful.If this is the case, spray the solution on the waistband of your jeans to saturate the fabric around the entire band.
Step 6: The jeans should be thrown in the dryer.
Using the hottest heat setting possible, put your jeans through a standard drying cycle.The high heat will cause the wet fabric to shrink.The effect of air drying jeans will not be the same.
Step 7: As needed, repeat.
If the area does not shrink as much as you would like, apply more fabric softener solution and dry it again.
Step 8: You should put your jeans on.
Slip on the jeans and zip them up.You have to wear your jeans as you shrink them.If you shrink your jeans as you wear them, they will shrink around your legs, creating a snug fit.On the same day you plan to wear your jeans, you should begin this process.If you can't shrink your jeans a day or two before you wear them, then use this method.It is not advisable to wash the jeans after they have been shrunk since it could cause the fibers to relax and ease back into their original position.
Step 9: Put hot water in the bathtub.
Put enough hot water in the tub to cover your legs and waist.The water should be as hot as you can tolerate.If you want to avoid burning yourself with water that is too hot to handle, you need to make sure that the water is not too warm.To gauge how hot the water is, hold your hand over it.
Step 10: You should get in the bathtub.
Slowly ease yourself into the hot water.Stay in the bathtub until the water cools.It will take at least 20 minutes for the water to cool if you make it sufficiently hot.Make sure your jeans are dry.Add more hot water to the bathtub until the exposed parts of your body are submerged.
Step 11: Take a break in the sun.
If you want your jeans to conform to the shape of your legs, air dry them.If possible, sit outside in a sunny location.To prevent yourself from getting sick and to help the jean fibers continue to contract, choose a hot day.The chair is plastic or metal.The water from your jeans may be absorbed by absorbent surfaces.As you sit or lie in the sun, you may need to turn yourself.The back will remain wet if the tops of your legs aren't dry.It can take a long time for your jeans to dry.
Step 12: It's time to turn your jeans inside out.
The jeans need to be completely turned inside-out.Set them aside by folding them.The amount of fading will be lessened if you turn your jeans inside-out.Even if your jeans are turned inside-out, they should still shrink the same way.If you shrink jeans with a dark wash, you need to do this step.If you work with a pair of jeans that are already faded, you can skip this step without causing any damage.
Step 13: The stockpot of water should be boiled.
Half of the stockpot should be filled with standard tap water.Bring it to a full boil on the stove with high heat.When large waves of bubbles break the surface of the water, it's a full boil.You need to make sure that you have enough water and a large stockpot to submerge the jeans.
Step 14: Put your jeans in the boiling water.
Place your jeans in the water with tongs.As the water continues to boil, let them soak for 20 to 30 minutes.As your jeans soak, don't cover the stockpot.Make sure the fabric is submerged in the water.Use your tongs to push the jeans under.
Step 15: Put your jeans in the dryer.
Take your jeans out of the water and put them in the dryer.If you want to dry your jeans completely, use the hottest dryer setting.The intense heat of the dryer will make the fibers tighter.tongs should be used as you hand the jeans because they will be very hot.Don't dry the jeans.When you remove the jeans from the drying machine, make sure they are completely dry.
Step 16: You can wash your jeans with hot water.
You can either boil the jeans or use a standard hot water cycle in your washing machine.You can wash your jeans as you shrink them, but the latter will be quicker.The method of boiling is more flexible.If you only wanted to shrink a portion of your jeans, you could submerge it under the boiling water.Using tongs, hold it in place.If using the washing machine method, add detergent and liquid fabric softener.The water should be as hot as possible.
Step 17: Put your jeans in the dryer.
Your jeans should be dry when you put them in the dryer.The dryer should be set at its highest heat setting.This is important if your washing machine did not put your jeans through a spin cycle, or if you used boiling water.Your jeans should be dry.
Step 18: Place the jeans in a container and iron them.
Place your jeans on the ironing board and iron them.The heat setting is moderate.If you only need a slight adjustment, this can be effective, even if it doesn't shrink as much as some of the other methods.