Introduction: How to Shrink Your Jeans? (The Boiling Method)
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Recommend to use this method only for distressed jeans. Avoid dark wash or dark jeans as the dyes can bleed during the process.
Supplies
- Pot: to boil water
- Bucket: to dunk or soak jeans in
Step 1: Boil Water
Find a pot that is large enough to fit your jeans in and fill it with water. Bring a large pot of water to boil.
Step 2: Dunk or Soak
Depending on how much smaller you want to shrink your jeans, you can either dunk or soak your jeans in boiling water. You can let your jeans soak for about 20-30 minutes, depending on how much you want to shrink. Please use a long object to push the jeans in the boiling water to avoid injury.
Step 3: Let It Dry
Either toss your jeans in a dryer or let them air dry. Air drying is preferred.
