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What can I do if I don't have a dryer?

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You can use a hair dryer on the warm or hot setting instead of a traditional clothes dryer.

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Will they go back to the previous, un-shrunk state after wearing it a few times?

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No. They will stretch slightly, but they will not return to the previous state entirely.

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If I shrink my jeans, will they become stiff?

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If you put dish soap on each side of the pair of jeans, completely covering both sides, they'll become softer.

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What method works best to shrink jeans?

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The best method is to use fabric softener and then dry with full heat. This has a large effect; with the other ones you will have to continue to repeat the same process over and over again.

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How do I shrink jeans that are dry?

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Iron them or put them in the dryer again and they will shrink.

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How do I shrink 95% cotton/5% spandex leggings?

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Use the first technique. If that doesn't work, your cotton may be preshrunk.

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Can I shrink my khaki pants with an iron?

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No. The iron method is not as effective and only works because the jeans start out wet.

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Will my jeans catch fire?

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They may, if you are not careful. If you put your jeans in for more than 30 seconds once an hour, they can get dry burns.

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Can I put my jeans in the airing cupboard instead of a dryer?

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It is recommended to put the jeans in the dryer so that the material does not start to smell badly when it is drying.

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How much will my jeans shrink if I use these methods?

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A little each time, but the best method is the first method. Also, the hotter the source of heat, the smaller the jeans will shrink.

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If I shrink the waistband on my jeans, will the pants look different after?

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The top of your jeans might have marks from tightening them but it looks fine still.

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