Hot water + high heat = shrinkage. Toss your cotton or wool item in the washer with hot water, then dry it on high heat to encourage it to shrink. Keep an eye on it. Check the garment periodically to ...

Everyone has unintentionally shrunk a shirt or two—and it's usually near devastating. But what if that’s exactly the goal? If you're trying to get a more tailored fit, rescue a thrift store find, or ...

Natural fibers such as cotton, linen and wool have certain chemical and physical properties. The natural state of these fibers is made up of long polymer strands that are crinkled or scrolled up. When ...

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