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Jeans aren't made to be a one-size-fits-all solution. Most people tend to buy jeans that are slightly larger than they need and then shrink them to achieve the perfect fit in both width and length. But what's the best way to shrink them without overdoing it or damaging your favorite pair? Here are two common methods: one involves using a washing machine and dryer, while the other allows you to relax in a bath while adjusting your jeans.
Here’s how you can shrink your jeans using your washer and dryer:
- Place your jeans in the washing machine and run them through a regular cycle with cold water, without adding any detergent.
- After the wash cycle is complete, let the jeans spin for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer the jeans to the dryer and dry them on low heat until fully dry [source: Shrinking Jeans with Washer and Dryer].
Here’s how to shrink your jeans while enjoying a bath:
- Fill your bathtub with hot water (as hot as you can comfortably tolerate).
- Put on the jeans and step into the tub.
- Stay in the tub until the water begins to cool down.
- Exit the tub and, still wearing the jeans, sit outside in the sun to let them air dry [source: Shrinking Jeans with a Bath].
