Before narrowing the shirtThe first thing to know is what materials it is made of. Indeed, some do not allow this to be done. This procedure works only with clothing made with at least 70 percent of cotton. In this way, if the shirt is made of another material, it is preferable to take it to a seamstress, since otherwise it could be damaged.
Before narrow the shirt, you must make sure that it does not have stains. The procedure used to narrow the size of the shirt is based on heat, so that if the clothes have blood, chocolate or grass stains, they are accentuated even more. The shirt must be washed carefully and allowed to dry before starting the procedure.
There are two options for narrowing the cotton shirt. You can use the washing machine or put the clothes in boiling water. Let's start with the easiest, that is, the method that allows the shirt to be narrowed at the washer.
The shirt is placed in the washing machine on the wash cycle at high temperature. The heat will be the key to narrow the clothes. If the shirt is colored, a cup of white vinegar is added to the wash to prevent the colors from fading.
After the clothes have been washed, they are dried at a high temperature and placed upside down if they have any decorative element, because this prevents them from spoiling. If the washer It does not have a dryer, the mass is hung outdoors and waits for it to be completely dry. Once it is, you have to try it. If it is still too large, it is recommended to repeat the process.
If you prefer to save electricity and water during machine washing, you can opt for the procedure that allows you to tighten the shirt with the help of boiling water. For this you need a saucepan with boiling water, without overfilling the container, it is placed inside the shirt, preventing the water from overflowing. If the shirt is colored, add a little vinegar water to prevent fading. Once the water begins to boil, the fire is turned off.