Nothing is more disappointing than pulling your favorite wool sweater out of the dryer two sizes smaller than when you put it in. Whether you forgot to read the label or just didn't sort your laundry, there is hope.
Mix 2 tablespoons of baby shampoo into a sink full of warm water and soak the sweater for about 15 minutes to relax the wool fibers. Without rinsing, roll the sweater in a towel to remove as much of the water as possible. Spread the sweater on a large corkboard. If you don't have one, a hard surface will do fine. Stretch it to the correct shape and size, reshaping every few hours until the sweater is dry. By the end of the day your wool will be good as new.
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—Leigh Ann Foskey
Sweater shrinkage
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To make your own curtains, take some fabric or a bed sheet and lay a tension rod about five inches from
Blinds are a great way to keep peeping Toms from looking through your windows, but they aren't perfect when it comes to keeping out sunlight. There's still enough space between the slats to let in some light, which can ruin your chances of sleeping in. To keep out the sun, try putting up curtains. You can always make your own. Don't worry about cost, installation or your lack of sewing skills.
one end. Fold the short end over the rod and use fabric glue or bonding tape such as Stitch Witchery, which is available for about $5 at sewing supply stores, to secure the fabric. Cut the fabric up the middle if you want to create panels.
Be sure to measure your window so you'll have the proper dimensions before you buy anything.
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