Q&A for How to Stretch Out Jeans

Yes, definitely! I did it on 100% cotton jeans with no stretch at all.

Sometimes you gain weight and can't afford to get another pair, or they might be your favorite pair.

Yes, this method should work on natural fabrics.

Yes, definitely.

As long as you wash them in cold water, it should be okay. They will shrink back if you wash them in hot water.

Unfortunately, no. Boyfriend jeans aren't just stretched skinny or straight jeans; they're a differently cut and structured piece of clothing. There is a good bit more fabric in a boyfriend jean, so a slightly stretched pair of regular jeans won't make the cut.

It's a long-term solution as long as you hand wash your jeans and air dry them afterwards.

They might.

No, it probably wouldn't. The distressed rips on the pants would likely grow larger..

Yes. If you need to stretch out jean shorts, make sure that they are denim material, not something else.

Yes, you can stretch any type of jeans. However, you can only stretch them about an inch (2.5 cm).

If you work with the pants a bit more over time, the butt area will also stretch.

Yes. Anything that allows the jeans to get fully wet will work. Just make sure the water is warm.

Yes, the water will cause the jeans to stretch and conform to your body shape.

This method does not make bell bottoms. If you want to make bell bottoms, i suggest you rip the side as far as you want, and then you get a triangle piece of cloth the same size of the rip you made and then sew it.

Yes, but you will most likely need to work with the fabric a bit more. Also keep in mind that the cuffs around capris are supposed to be more form fitting, so be careful not to stretch it too much.

I squatted down fully until my behind was on my heels, and this stretched the fabric quite well. You may have to repeat this action a few times.

Sure, why not?

Unfortunately, no. Boyfriend jeans aren't just stretched skinny or straight jeans; they're a differently cut and structured piece of clothing. There is a good bit more fabric in a boyfriend jean, so a slightly stretched pair of regular jeans won't make the cut.

Yes, you can use these methods to stretch any jeans. However, it will work best if they fit you but are just too tight.

Definitely. Just make sure that the skirt is made of denim and nothing else.

Yes. As long as you pull it in the direction you want to lengthen it, it's fine

It should still work, as long as you stretch the necessary areas.

It depends on what method you use and the stretchiness of your jeans, but it's possible.

Spray with lukewarm water and begin to pull the bottom of the jeans outward.

No, they won't. Jeggings are made of legging material that just looks like jeans.

Yes! This method works on any kind of jeans, even your cotton jeans. Just follow these steps carefully.

It should take just a few minutes. However, you will need to let them dry if you use the wetting method. They'll need about 2-3 hours minimum to air dry, but it could take longer if you get them very wet. Don't put them in the dryer, or they'll shrink back up.

Most baseball pants are made with stretchy material. Over time and with these methods, the pants will stretch a bit, but baseball pants are made to be tight.

Yes, you should be able to stretch the waist using either a hair dryer or the wetting method.