How to Stretch Your Small Clothes | DIY clothing hack

Pretty simple and easy video here, basically helping anyone make small clothes fit them better. If you buy something and its a bit too small, you can use this method to stretch it out and fit you like a glove. Whether its a sweater, sweatshirt, tshirt etc it can be used on almost all fabrics (i only use it on wool and cotton). But yeah just a quick tutorial on how to do it, hopefully it helps some people and saves them some time!
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[@plaidawan]

Coming in clutch for those who put on weight during quarantine

[@edsonmendoza6569]

FAX

[@Strawberry.swisher.666]

Yes

[@tymiller534]

That's me lol🙋🏼‍♂️

[@thatonetrainer5818]

Yup

[@cristiansolares2007]

Not put weight but I have this flannel shirt I really love but its a bit tight.

[@dxcore35]

Make video to 1.5x faster speed, you will thank me later.

[@faygondavis6951]

thank u

[@s.jyotimajhi]

U can make it move 1.5x speeder in the 3 dots option available in th upper right hand side off and video🤷‍♀️

[@Hadidctrl]

Rupali Majhi ok mr genius We all know that hunny

[@JasleneH]

@@Hadidctrl not everyone

[@beth4185]

@@Hadidctrl I didn’t 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@shaunleonard3878]

I just wash the item, stretch it while it’s wet, and air dry. The key is to remember to never machine dry it.

[@jayden-qy6vv]

Shaun Leonard Thanks man I’ll use that advice

[@oflict]

if i wash it in the washine machine will it affect the shirt and somehow shrink it from the way i stretch it out?!

[@shaunleonard3878]

oflict Only if you use hot water

[@Lost-mb1gj]

Does it work with sweat pants though?

[@celesteliora24]

thank youu!!

[@yeirenaguirre8907]

The way he presents the water like it’s some sort of masterpiece

[@tiffanystrong3090]

Lol 😂

[@vital989]

Well, if you think about it, water is a masterpiece. ;;;)))

[@xanimeguy722]

@@vital989 Hydrohomie

[@EseJuanchoo]

I did this today I had bought a sweater that was small and didn’t really fit and I did it and definitely looks bigger thank you!!!!!!!

[@lilajaso5857]

Is it dry yet mine still soaking any tips on how to make it dry faster?

[@EseJuanchoo]

lila jaso umm when you do it again you know how he rolled it with a towel squeeze it but don’t twist just apply pressure and let it air dry

[@lilajaso5857]

Junior Cervantes thank u

[@aparnnadinesan8737]

Which conditioner to use..

[@pellehaglund1421]

Does it stay big after you wash it? Or does it become the same size it had before after a wash / a couple of washes

[@Seauvi]

Thank you sir, You've just saved me from an episode of crying about my shrunken clothes

[@laulaupopo7346]

😂😂😭😭

[@johnamiller9368]

You just made me chuckle out loud.

[@oikaru]

HAHAHAA

[@BreckenParker]

Simply wash your shirt with other clothing as usual. Toss it in the dryer for 5 minutes with other clothing to prevent wrinkling. Take the shirt out while it's still damp and warm from the dryer. Stretch it gently then shake the shirt and hang to dry. Works like a charm.

[@joachimandersen7423]

Does this only work for a few days or will it stay larger for a Long period?

[@applepie5921]

Do the stains of conditioner remain on the fabric?

[@chri33s]

@@joachimandersen7423 does it work ?

[@bobymox]

@@chri33s woouu,what about your french??

[@leightonpaul6490]

@@joachimandersen7423 I don't think it'll shrink, once fabrics are stretched, it's very hard for it to return it's former state again

[@Unknown1245732]

Hate finding cool shirts but have them fit too tight so this video is a god send, thanks man 🙏🏼

[@Imnathgriff]

Ok ima be using this hack for sure! Nice one brother 🙌🏼👊🏼!!

[@beatboxing_skeleton5479]

y e s thank you my mom keeps buying me these really tight but, cute sweaters as a gift & I wanna stretch em out

[@NickBurke]

Great hack my man! I usually hang dry my nicer t-shirts just so they don't shrink. I highly recommend it to everyone!

[@learner5090]

Word, hate when you see reviews on someone complaining that their shirts got messed up due to drying in dryer... That's the worst thing you can do, it fades it and makes it shrink

[@Sparaco487]

@@learner5090 what if you live in upstate ny winter time its 20 degrees out right now

[@learner5090]

@@Sparaco487 Son, I live in New York.. I hang my shirts up and it dries less than 24 hours. 🤣🤣

[@Sparaco487]

@@learner5090 like upstate ny where you can ride snowmobiles? The city its self doesnt really get cold

[@learner5090]

@@Sparaco487 Son, we're getting 20 degree tonight.. 🤣 FYI: I wasn't just talking about Manhattan.. I was also talking about Long Island(Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk County) 🤣

[@kayleekittredge4035]

I'm really impressed by you taking thr effort as a guy to do this and sharing with us. You did great job

[@hugocastana2447]

This absolutely works. I bought a AMI Paris sweater from Poshmark. I wear a large (40-42) and the Poshmark description was the same, but when it arrived it fit like a SMEDium lol. I did this method, but the AMI Paris sweater is so well made the material isn’t very elastic even wet/ damp. So when it was 3/4 dry, I put the sweater on and did some extreme stretching … I crouched down and pulled the sweater over my knees and stretched the length .. did this for the back by wearing the sweater backwards. This elongated the length evenly. I then put my elbows in the chest area and spread my arms/ elbows apart and repeated around the obliques. Allowed it to air dry flat and there is so much room it’s even baggy.

[@threecloversmneura9557]

Bro, does that last? Or in just a short period of time only?

[@queenicedcoffee4217]

Lmao me

[@sandbabe2245]

I wish I would of seen through your window, teheeeee

[@SAL83468]

Dumb question probably - do you have to do this every time you wash it?

[@sonyaadetimirin6693]

What type of conditioner…hair or something else?

[@oscar1hunna]

thanks man! and ur house looks dope especially that cool porch

[@triplea5293]

Great video, worked on a polo shirt I'm wearing for my graduation tomorrow. You're a life saver

[@AlexanderPanetta]

This worked!! I bought a hoodie from a reseller and its actually baggy now👏🏼

[@Olivina330]

You're a lifesaver my guy

[@nhan4564]

just thrifted a tee that i loved but it was too small, this really helped ty bro 😎

[@lapismosi8065]

I so enjoyed and will for sure try. Thanks for excellent info.😍❤️

[@AkumachanCez]

Thank you! I will try this on my shirts later. I hope it works too! 😊

[@chidchid4381]

Nice video man! Just the type of video I needed actually

[@ManForHimself]

Loved this. Such a great tip!

[@SAL83468]

Dumb question probably - do you have to do this every time you wash it?

[@imclaudia6689]

It really works ! I tried this method on my cropped sweater and now it’s longer 😱 thank you 🙏🏻

[@fragels2382]

does he mean with conditioner that you use with your hair?

[@imclaudia6689]

Fragels yes, hair conditioner 👍🏻

[@UrMom-xq4fs]

did it ruin the sweater texture i really want to try this with my hoodie because its to small

[@imclaudia6689]

@@UrMom-xq4fs not at all, don’t worry

[@nope775]

@@imclaudia6689 Do I need to let it dry outside?

[@eagrinstead1]

Rinse the conditioner out with cool water. Put the wet shirt, sweatshirt, whatever item you like, on your body after soaking. Pull your arms inside the body of the shirt and press to sides, forward and back to stretch. Additionally, grab the outside of the shirt with your hands and pull outward around the body/torso and the bottom of the arms. For the arms put two arms into one sleeve and pull apart or, while still wearing the item, pull your left arm out of the left sleeve, so it's in the body of the shirt, reach cross and work your left hand down along your right arm inside the sleeve...repeat this action the other side. Don't forget to push outward at the shoulder seams as well. Do this in front of the mirror until you get to look you want. If the shirt can be stretched this method will definitely work. You can do the same thing with pants just think about putting your arms down inside the top of the wet pants and working down the legs. Then grab the outside seams of the pants and pulll to stretch further. Remember you are wearing the wet pants the entire time. Also slowly bend and stretch your body into more extreme positions, like squat and lunge, to stretch the the crotch another areas more thoroughly.

[@eyo4718]

This help me cuz my grandma got me small ass shirt 😭

[@danmathew3771]

Update me

[@mikellaramirez9813]

how much conditioner did you use?

[@eyo4718]

@@mikellaramirez9813 by eye

[@kathleamari3934]

@@eyo4718 did it work?

[@lnconceal]

I laughed too hard at that

[@goodintentions1302]

A wire whisk from the kitchen would break the conditioner into much smaller particles. OR... Add the conditioner to a jar with warm water & shake it up before adding it to additional water. Good video!

[@Marsupial2]

Great video! I’m a large / XL and I can wear my old medium shirts again.

[@ahmedpervez676]

The exact comment i was looking for 👑

[@prikshitdahiya220]

Me too

[@lolez541]

@@prikshitdahiya220 im a S and the sweat shirts fits perfectly, but its tight on my whip and i like it looser

[@jojo6365]

@@ahmedpervez676 same

[@dianaverhulst3407]

I have a TON of gorgeous Ts I was sadly going to give away - irreplaceable vintage designs -- THIS may save them. Hurrying to try it now. I also JUST ordered several custom-designed Ts from Vista Print and the 2XL came the size of a woman's small - I'm not kidding. I'm going to try this - I had soaked them in cold water and fabric softener and pulled on them, then slipped them over the back of my office chair to dry. Will try the conditioner next.

[@keshlan23]

this man transitioned from using Hanz de Fuko on his hair to Hanz de Fuko on his clothes

[@HectorHernandez-yb7dr]

The product is useful for something at least.

[@peanutsphrog8010]

omg thank you for this information I just bought clothes online and they were too small for me this helped me save money and actually wear the clothes thank you so much!!!!!!

[@SAL83468]

Dumb question probably - do you have to do this every time you wash it?

[@claryndamontie3638]

Yesss LORD Imma do this for mine and my son's clothes💕💕💕💕

[@sagardipchoudhury1714]

Really a very helpful video Jordan 👊❤️

[@thecrusader8606]

I didn’t know this....thanks Jordan.

[@mandav8411]

Great hack! Thank you so much for this!!! Literally bought a dress online and it was extremely tight when I got it - tried this method and it fit perfectly.

[@applepie5921]

Do the stains of the conditioner remain on the tshirt?

[@mapleleafhitman1796]

Does it go for Hockey Jerseys? I have a skin tight

[@SAL83468]

Dumb question probably - do you have to do this every time you wash it?

[@brosklies7495]

@@SAL83468 yes

[@amandagarcia2823]

@@applepie5921 no, I didn’t experience this.

[@wesleyrocks1738]

Thanks Jordan, it really worked. Needed 2 inches more length, success!. I also dried it 'stretched out' too.

[@filmyfaisal6853]

IS This Useful IN Pakistan?

[@silverbracelet6]

@@filmyfaisal6853 No sorry only in Canada... Doesn't work in China either... 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@lenkiewitcz]

Very simple but only if you know about using hair conditioner, looking forward to trying this on many items post being thinner.

[@marcusbuffooneringaround]

I got a small tank top as a gift and I wear a medium, I really needed the tank top for a party today hopefully stretching it out will work

[@gwsjulian5860]

thank you! my merch came in today and i ordered a size small instead of large so hopefully this’ll work

[@OhVinity]

Did it work

[@gwsjulian5860]

@@OhVinity yep :)

[@bimaldash1741]

did it affect the printed parts....I mean did you find any wrinkles or crack like marks ???

[@gwsjulian5860]

@@bimaldash1741 kinda, but i wanna say no, not really. i never noticed until i looked really really close up

[@esjd812]

@@bimaldash1741 this is what I’m most worried about lol, I copped a palm angels hoodie and I’m not tryna ruin it

[@pow3er571]

Thank u very much 😁 I can wear my favorite medium sweater now

[@shabnamsultana9499]

Hello, I can't understand the trick, can you please explain me? 🙏

[@amitboda8440]

Absolute legend it worked so well!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@yohannoble311]

Awesome video Jordon.Thanks

[@Greensky02]

Thanks for this! I finally found this one shirt in stock that I'd been searching a while for and it fit great until it shrunk on the first wash. 100% cotton... I was ready to give up on it but I'm trying this out RIGHT NOW!!!

[@sebastianardelean4898]

Did it worked ?

[@Greensky02]

@@sebastianardelean4898 It did work the first time for the first wear but then I washed it again and after that it had shrunken a bit again. Maybe if I stretch it out enough times, it will stay...

[@sadie4289]

How did it turn out?

[@GagGuru5]

2024 Update : He still stretching out his shirt out at the moment. It just keeps shrinking.

[@Greensky02]

@@GagGuru5 LOL! It miraculously stayed stretched out after the 2nd stretch. Maybe I wasn't tough enough on the 1st stretch.

[@gabriellaxavier705]

Thank you! I’m trying to get my regular t-shirts to have the oversized look😩

[@NexuBIade]

Trying this out now. Hope it works!

[@Mr.wither_storm]

I’ve done this while wet a bunch of times and it worked nicely, I’ll try conditioner next time :)

[@LuckeGabriel]

How is this guy so smooth.

[@MrHonkler]

Just have a lil confidence.

[@Tarfire979]

Good video, it was just what I needed

[@hellorayoflight6006]

I bought a cute top online and when it arrived it was a bit small than i expected,so imma try this one and looking at all the comments it seems like it works

[@strawberrymilkii2513]

Thank you! I’m using a shirt for my Bon-Bon cosplay. It hasn’t come yet, but I read reviews and it runs small so I’ll save this in a cosplay tips playlist if I ever need it.

[@KitsukiFox]

sameee i got a chiaki cosplay and the jacket came too small xD

[@Awzuki]

Aw I bet your cosplay turned out amazing (or will) tho!

[@strawberrymilkii2513]

Awzuki it did! I’m so proud of it actually!

[@glitchysenpai977]

Same I too got my kakashi cosplay small

[@henrietta6801]

I got a toko cosplay and it doesn't fit me

[@tbrew8222]

I like to re-stretch mine on a wire fence in a shaded area. it offers many points to attach clips (metal "binder clip" paperclips work well) and offers good air flow. Slower dry, with less temperature fluctuation works best. It is not just heat that shrinks things, but quick temp eratire changes as well. if stretching wool, soaking in a mild borax solution (tsp per gallon or so), or hair conditioner, or lanolin (in similar proportion recipe) will soften the fibers and prevent damage from stretching. In those low proportions, rinse is not needed, as they are safe for skin contact even without diluting. I have stretched a LOT of wools. sweaters I buy several sizes larger and shrink them on purpose. It tightens the weave and makes some knits thicker.

[@mariomorenodrums9715]

Nice I just got an Arc’teryx sweater for a good deal but it’s to short, I’m going to try this method . Hopefully works for this fabric type Thanks for the tip dude

[@rongliebman3817]

Thank u for sharing. I’m recently struggling with how to size up my T-shirt . U save my day.

[@UrMom-xq4fs]

do you know if it ruins hoodies that have really soft material on the inside?

[@rongliebman3817]

@@UrMom-xq4fs actually I tried his method . It I didn’t work on my hoodie sweatshirt. Don’t know why

[@Jawn23]

Sometimes jeans get too tight, do a video on jeans to see if it works

[@suniicherii1613]

the good thing is that it smells nice now!

[@monsterzz_ink]

Is it a must to use conditioner? Would shampoo also work?

[@blackwingsunfold]

this really helped with thia blackwatch polo i got off ebay, thanks bro!

[@wesleyrocks1738]

Looking good. Do you rinse the conditioner out btw?

[@jaylyncastillo4639]

Omg you just saved my life lol, my bfs rave shirt is too fitted, I’m so glad I stumbled across this vid!! Yay🥳

[@linnayajac]

after i heard thrifting i knew this man was the love of my life oh my god 😀

[@Benji_UFC]

Simp

[@jeanbuscade]

Cringe damn

[@linnayajac]

@@jeanbuscadebaby.. 8 months ago.

[@Flesh_and_bones]

I'm so glad I stumbled across this video. I have a Pikachu sweatshirt that's kinda tight and I needed to strech it.

[@uellapur9811]

Did ot work

[@theholisticuz1963]

So need to try this but with some sweat pants!

[@artindeedgallery93]

I’m going to try this with my new shirts. I usually just wash and put them on while still wet that way I get the fit I need. I’m hoping to stretch a little and hopefully have it shorten up as they are too long.

[@khxliakhxlia3605]

How did it go?

[@sandbabe2245]

You silly 😜

[@missinforecordsltd]

i’m bidding on a rare shirt for a great price - it’s tagged at xl (witch is my size) but says could pass as a large. hopefully you method will work!

[@yukoneal7152]

I'm gonna try it! Tyou for sharing!

[@sarah.marco888]

So useful! Thanks 😊

[@MarkSteinsapir]

Just finished doing it on a merino wool sweater, It worked like a charm!! Thanks for the tip!

[@petercoolXD]

So it works on wool?

[@God-uf2vg]

Looks good hack, man. I'm heading right to the bathroom to try it.

[@johnamiller9368]

How did work out?

[@IdkIdk-hi7ug]

Did it work?

[@IdkIdk-hi7ug]

@@johnamiller9368 I tried it, I would day it works my hoodie is definitely more loose but I messed up with the sleeves and made them big so of u have any advice on how to make only the sleeves smaller that would be nice

[@Fastandthecurious637]

@@IdkIdk-hi7ug hey if it worked do you think it will work on polyesters shirts have you tried it on polyester?

[@IdkIdk-hi7ug]

@@Fastandthecurious637 no I haven't

[@travellingkpop]

Thank you for saving the day😉👍

[@sarahsworld-2240]

Thank u very much bought a sweatshirt online Europe sizes aren’t what they’re suppose to be it was tight so I know next time to order few sizes up n this hack worked thank you so much 😊

[@janetacuna1402]

Hi, do you have to do this every time you wash the shirt? I only wear a shirt once, then it goes in the laundry basket.

[@dani7876]

I'm trying it out with an ugly sweater I loved but didn't quite fit! Thanks a lot ❤️

[@matthewbelken6265]

I didn’t have anymore conditioning so I did it without it and it works well

[@nweditor875]

I am going to have to try this out i got shirt I was soo super excited for and i ordered it in 2XL but it felt like a medium size when I put it on thanks for the video, I mostlly get my shirt wet with cold water and do arm strechs with the shirt helps me.

[@hmarr956]

can you do this with performance spandex fabric?

[@EmiTheGreat]

Ah! Thank you. My mom got me a hoodie that I love SO much, but it is too tight everywhere. I'm going to try this so that I'll be able to wear it more and more

[@hshhsiaq1753]

did it work?

[@EmiTheGreat]

@@hshhsiaq1753 It did!

[@EmiTheGreat]

I did this along with putting my legs in the arm holes and it got to a nice size. Sometimes I have to redo it after it gets washed but its worth it

[@ahlecksplodes]

thanks bro this def worked

[@unholydiver1095]

nice. Need to do this for necklines. Bulked and gained some muscle. Only downside is most t shirts have necklines that are way too small on me now.

[@giahannguyen216]

i accidentally stretched it to my dad’s size

[@girlboss1279]

My shirt is drying atm. It is an amazing shirt. I am excited to see the results

[@SLOWDOWN863]

How do it come out

[@mangadoppio2323]

Ur a life saver man

[@merianjones2449]

Good. I will try. Thanks for sharing!

[@Mare-422]

Update?

[@havensohn3821]

How do you keep it stretched out after washing? Do you have to do this again and again?

[@maimonanizamuddin]

I am 11 years old girl and l tried your method and then after l am so happy its work thank you 🤗🤗😊😊

[@noticks9110]

Your not 11

[@noticks9110]

You're not 11🤣

[@brosklies7495]

@@noticks9110 your right, shes 13 now

[@_Miiaa_]

Y’all it works I just did it now and it really works

[@thejobrien]

glad it helped!

[@pellehaglund1421]

Does it go back to its original size after a wash?

[@Cash-Kyle99]

@@pellehaglund1421 only if you put it in the dryer, just keep air drying it nd it should be fine

[@_Miiaa_]

@@pellehaglund1421 no but don’t Machine dry let it air dry from now on and I suggest you pull it just a little bit more because when mine air dried I thought it was gonna be the same size when it was wet it was just a little bit smaller but other than that it 100% works

[@doniphan72ify]

I used some casteel soap with some warm water, a towel, my fingers and it worked pretty well. They say that you can use baby soap too, so instead I used the casteel soap.

[@berryzbee6]

Anyone else who buy new shirts and it's too small so you want to make it loose and watch this 😂 By the way this really help 👍

[@monsterzz_ink]

Did this work?

[@berryzbee6]

@@monsterzz_ink yaa it's work 👍

[@12.56AM]

so will it work also on 100% cotton pads as well?

[@xyrellpanget4875]

Thanks bro it worked!!

[@Rafildkiawanga1998]

YOU SAVED MY LIFE

[@Martin-nj2ow]

truly interesting, gotta try this out

[@craftyms.arlene8998]

Will it stay stretched after I wash it...or do I gave to keep doing this?

[@marystewart1446]

Thank you I learned something new today I will try your idea 🤔 💜🌹💜 Have a great day 😊

[@Josefkonkle24]

Just letting everyone one know I did this and it works, just warning you not to use hot water use cold or else it will shrink back down to size.

[@wolfninja8004]

Does this still work in the 1.17 update or did they patch it

[@RexieCastillo]

What a great hack! I bought T-shirt for my son but its too tight for him so I might do this hack! Thanks! 😊

[@Zomb3dits]

Can I do this multiple times?

[@Zomb3dits]

To the same shirt

[@addierenteria4642]

This saved me I been working out a lot and my arms got huge… none of my long sleeves fit my arms hopefully this works

[@caryns6373]

Looks so much better

[@belleray2]

Good job!

[@Alzenaish]

Is there a substitute for the conditioner?

[@Billy2x]

I just finished it, it works but it still not Stretch to my size do I repeat it🤔

[@SharpTheDemon]

thank you bro came in clutch!

[@fragels2382]

conditioner as in what u use with your hair?