How to Stretch Shrunken Clothing. Don't panic -- your favorite sweater or t-shirt
does not have to be sacrificed because of a laundry accident -- unshrinking is possible! You will need Bucket 1 tbsp. baby shampoo Pencil Parchment paper Paperweights
White vinegar Sponge Washer and dryer and iron (optional). Step 1. Fill a bucket with a quart of water and add
a tablespoon of baby shampoo. Step 2. Soak your garment in the bucket for several
minutes to help the fibers relax. This is especially true for knitted fabrics
like cotton, cashmere or wool. Step 3. Use a similar-sized garment to trace an outline
on piece of parchment paper. Remove the garment from the bucket, wring
out the water, and lay it on the paper. Then stretch the garment to the outer lines
of the tracing and secure it with paperweights. Apply steam using an iron if the garment is
stiff. Step 4. Try on your reshaped clothes, carefully stretching
them back into shape. Did you know Dry cleaning uses a mixture of
chemical solvents that contain halogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms instead of water to
dissolve dirt from your clothing.