The jacket is stretched out after washing - what should I do?

Sweaters and sweaters made of wool are very popular clothes, especially in winter. Wool warms perfectly, and various ways of knitting make clothes attractive even for the most demanding customer. The knitted sweatshirt stretched out after washing - what to do in order to restore its former appearance?- This issue is relevant for many, because of everyday wear, improper washing and drying, crocheted products are often prone to deformation.

There are several ways to knit this type of garment. In the first case, they are knitted on production machines, in the second - it is manual individual knitting. And for one, and for the second kind there is a certain algorithm of what to do if the thing is stretched out after washing. We will discuss this in detail in our article.

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Reasons for deformation of clothes

Not always the reason that the sweater lost its shape is incorrect washing in the washing machine. Threads from which the products are knitted have a high elasticity, respectively - they can easily be stretched during the process of wearing.

Very often in stressful situations a person can pull the hem down, pull the sleeves or cuffs, as a result of which the clothing unevenly stretches and loses its shape. Do not rush to panic and throw your favorite warm cardigan in the garbage can. It simply needs to be "pulled back".Next, you will find ways to do this most efficiently and quickly.

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Restoring clothes with a washing machine

What should I do if the sweater is stretched as a result of washing in the car? Most likely, it was due to the wrong temperature, spin speed, spinning mode. Or vice versa - the product can not be washed in a washing machine, but you did not heed the manufacturer's advice.

To restore the original size of things, again, apply the machine, through which they stretched. Only this time will have to follow a special sequence of actions in order to obtain the desired result.

Procedure:

1. Purchase a special bag for washing clothes in the hardware store.
2. Put the stretched thing in the prepared bag.
3. Load the bag of clothes into the washing machine.
4. Add a special wool detergent instead of the usual washing powder.
5. Set the appliance to the quick wash mode and start the process.

Important! Be sure to deactivate spin.

1. At the end of the wash, remove and squeeze the sweater by hand.
2. For drying, spread the product in the correct form, in a horizontal position on a terry towel.

Important! Once the towel has absorbed enough moisture, replace it with a dry one. Otherwise - a smell of mold can form. Note that the jumper will dry for a few days. But to accelerate this process by laying out a thing for heating appliances can not be, otherwise - all your efforts will go wrong, and the product itself can completely become worthless.

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Manual method to restore the knitted sweater

The sweater stretched out after washing - what to do?- Experienced housewives and lovers knit on knitting needles, very well know how to restore its former shape. The sweater knitted in the production halls is slightly different in density than the hand knitted product. Manual knitting, no matter how hard the foreman tried, has a weaker density of loops. Proceeding from this, such products are stretched much faster. To save a spoiled thing, it is necessary to approach this issue with special delicacy.

Sequence of work:

1. Enter a little warm water in the bathroom.
2. Stretch out clothing in the unfolded form, immerse in water. Let the threads soak well with water.
3. Remove the wet jumper and wring out excess moisture.

Important! In no case do not twist the product, as a result of this effect, the threads stretch even further.

1. Place the product on a terry towel, preforming it with the desired shape.

Important! To avoid the appearance of an unpleasant smell, always replace the wet towel dry.

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Partial recovery of stretched things

About situations when the sweater stretched, what to do to restore it we told above. But sometimes after a washing or improper drying, a certain part of the sweater is stretched. Basically, cuffs of the sleeves, the neck of the product or the bottom are prone to this. To give the original details to individual parts of the product, there is no need to completely expose clothes to water.

Processing sequence:

1. Take the spray gun or simply moisten the sleeve cuff with a little water.
2. Add the desired shape to the product.
3. Place the knitted item on a flat surface on a dry terry towel.
4. Leave the clothes to dry.

Important! To speed up the drying process, you can use a hair dryer to dry your hair, while setting the mode of cold blowing.

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Recommendations for the care of knitted garments

You already know how to restore a stretchy sweater, but in order for you not to encounter this problem again in the future, we offer you some practical tips and recommendations for washingand storage of woolen things:

• Wash knitted items only by hand in warm water.

Important! Too hot water can further deform your favorite sweater, shrink to several sizes, and lead to molting of threads.

• For washing delicate woolen things, get a special powder intended for this kind of matter.
• Dry woolen products should only be in a horizontal position.

Important! Drying on the shoulders or in a suspended state will lead to deformation of the product. Later it will be impossible to restore it.

• Do not leave the knitted sweater to dry in the sun or on the battery. From such actions, the sweater will lose its elasticity and become more rigid.
• Store woolen items preferably in a folded form in the closet.

Important! It is highly undesirable to hang the product on the hanger, it can stretch out under its own weight.

If you have a problem and your favorite knitted sweater is stretched, what to do and how to proceed you already know. In addition, you can easily avoid such disasters with your other clothes. It is only necessary to follow the simple and reasonable advice from this article. Observing all the recommendations of the correct washing and storage of things, your favorite sweater for a long time will please your excellent condition.