Ways to stretch jeans to the desired size usually become relevant after unexpected shrinkage of the item due to improper washing. A proven option is to contact a studio, but the service will not be cheap and will require the use of additional material, it will somehow differ in color or density, which is undesirable. Before saying goodbye to your favorite thing, throwing it away or going on a diet, you can try to cope with the task at home.
Denim is a dense but elastic fabric, therefore, it lends itself well to minor dimensional adjustments. Sprinkling with water
Before you begin active actions, decide on the area on the product that needs to be stretched. Usually there are three or four such areas: hips, buttocks, waist and calves. Next, the selected areas are sprayed with ordinary water and stretched in width. The product should be sprayed from a spray bottle and only with warm water. The desired area should be wet through. If we are stretching the hip area, stand with one foot on the part near the pocket. Take the opposite part of the product in the hip area in your hands and pull it towards you. We stretch the product approximately 10 times with gentle movements.
You can put on the product and spray it with water on yourself. The selected areas should be wet on both sides. Before the stretching process, you can measure the product, you can even on yourself, to compare with the parameters after the procedure.After wetting the product, you can remove it and stretch the sections in different directions on a hard, flat surface. The final data is measured after complete drying.
If we stretch the waist area, it is recommended to unbutton the button so as not to tear the jeans. You need to pull the base of the item, not the pockets or decorative elements. After the procedure, the product must be measured with a tape measure and tried on.
How to stretch the length of jeans
If the product is not long enough, you can try to stretch the legs along the inner seam below the knee. If there are scuffs or holes (these can be decorative holes or holes that have appeared over time), you should not stretch the jeans in these areas, because the product may tear.
When stretching, wet the selected area with water from the outside and inside. Stand with your foot on the dry part of the jeans, i.e. above the knee. Gently pull the leg towards you about 10 times.
Professional shoe stretching products are also suitable for stretching jeans. The product is applied along the entire length of the seams. Next, gently stretch the item in opposite directions also along the length of the seams. If you see results, apply the product to the legs and repeat the procedure.
In order not to overdo it, it is recommended to constantly measure the lengths of the legs and compare them with each other during the process. If you need to stretch the length by only one size, stretch the jeans by one or two centimeters and try them on.
Soaking
This method is not as easy as the previous ones, because it requires the direct participation of the owner of the item. Fill the bathtub with warm water. Put on jeans. Lower yourself into the filled bathtub in jeans.The method is not suitable only in cases where the product cannot be worn due to its too small size. You can add foam to the bath, which will help soften the item. Do not use detergents as they may cause skin irritation. You need to sit in this position for about 15 minutes. During this time, the product will stretch a little and become looser. Next, lightly stretch the fabric of the item for another 10 minutes.
To enhance the stretching effect, as well as to avoid staining the body, you can apply a nourishing cream (not oil-based) to your legs before the procedure.
We drain the water from the bath, but do not get out of it. The fabric should drain a little and dry. Also, the dye may stain the floor or rug, so wait a little longer. Next, we transfer to a pre-prepared oilcloth or towel. We do physical exercises for our legs to stretch our jeans even better. We remain on the oilcloth or towel until the product is completely or partially dry to maintain the desired size and shape. It is prohibited to dry items using artificial heat sources. Drying it in the dryer also risks the item shrinking again. Therefore, if it is not difficult, you need to wait for it to dry completely in an open space without removing them from yourself. You can dry the item a little with a towel, but nothing more.
It is not recommended to initially buy jeans that are too small for you in order to later stretch them according to your parameters. For a better fit or natural silhouette. In order to, in principle, stretch a thing and maintain its presentation, you need to be able to put it on.Localized stretching can lead to incorrect deformation, and the item will no longer look as good as before.
If you need to slightly stretch your jeans, you can simply hand wash them several times in a row. The item will retain the desired shape and increase by one or two sizes.
Steaming
This method is easier and more accessible than the previous one. You will need an iron, jeans and a little time. Turn on the device, set the steaming mode and iron the jeans. Under the influence of hot air, the product will increase slightly. To consolidate the result, you need to walk in warm jeans for a few minutes. This way, the product will stretch according to the parameters of your figure. You can alternately stretch the damp product and steam it or iron it.
The method is not very effective if you need to stretch the jeans lengthwise. However, you can try to stretch them manually after ironing. The hot legs of the product are stretched along the inner and outer seams. Repeat the procedure for a few minutes.
A visit to the sauna will also add a few centimeters to the product. The procedure will look quite strange to others, but in fact it is effective. The hot steam around will act on the item like an iron, warming and stretching it to the shape of the body.
You can organize a sauna at home: fill the bath with very hot water and achieve the appearance of a large amount of steam. You need to put on jeans and walk around the room for a few minutes. You can stop when you feel freedom between your body and your jeans. To increase the effectiveness of the procedure, it is recommended to wear warm tights or long johns under your jeans.
Expander
To adjust the waist area, you can use a special device called "Waist stretcher". Before using it, wet the jeans from the outside and inside. The device is placed in the waist area and fixed. The width of the device should be gradually increased. Elastic denim lends itself well to such operations.
The elasticity of denim is not unlimited. The most elastic jeans can be increased only by a few sizes. If the fabric does not give in, do not make sudden movements, because this will not help. Small jeans can be given to someone, sold, you can go on a diet and strive for a size that fits these jeans, or just buy yourself new ones.
