How To: Fix Stretched Sweater Cuffs
Don’t give up on that sweater with the loose, stretched-out cuffs―just follow the simple tricks in this video to tighten the
material, and you’ll be ready to put that pullover back into rotation in a snap.
What You Need
Wool or cotton sweater, hair dryer, boiled water, bowl
Follow These Three Easy Steps
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1Pour boiled water into a bowl
Using hot water will help shrink the cuff.
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2Dampen the cuff
Dampen the loose cuffs of your wool or cotton sweater with some hot water and then re-shape the cuff as needed.
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3Blow dry the cuff
Dry the areas with a hair dryer—both the hot water and the dryer’s heat will cause shrinkage.
Tip: Sometimes using a steam iron is enough to contract the fabric’s material.
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