How do I shrink a Pendleton wool shirt?

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DocG

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Dec 20, 2013
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Greetings all.

I've been given an XL Pendleton wool trail shirt.

I'm very much a medium to large build.

Does anyone have tips or advice about shrinking wool shirts?

I like the colour but it's far too big.

Many thanks,
Rob
 

Samon

Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Mar 24, 2011
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Give it to my mother in law..lol damned women shrunk the heck out of a nice sweater I one had. Came back the size of a tea cosy and thread bare. :)

Seriously though, A hot wash will shrink it. Try a few gentle/hot washes over a couple of weeks untill you have it right, then wash it cool or by hand.

Failing that.. swap it with a fat guy (right here!) for something else?
 

Macaroon

A bemused & bewildered
Jan 5, 2013
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Fing yourself somebody local who does alterations, it's a much better solution than shrinking; it's very unlikely that you'd be able to shrink it without getting at least one dimension out of kilter with the rest.
 

santaman2000

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Jan 15, 2011
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I'm with Macaroon. Shrinking it is easy (Samon got tht spot on) but controlling the process is another matter altogether.
 

DocG

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Dec 20, 2013
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Thanks, one and all. Contributions much appreciated.

I'd wondered about alterations so I'll see if a friend will have a go. I don't have the skills, unfortunately.

I think I might see if I can pick up a cheap one and try adjusting or shrinking that before I change the nice one I've got.

All the best.
 

DocG

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Dec 20, 2013
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Hi,

I'd swap for a medium or large Bison Bushcraft shirt (pref the smock type). I don't have a woollen shirt [that fits] at present, so that's what I'm after. Any use?

All the best.
 

Gaudette

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Aug 24, 2012
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Give it to my mother in law..lol damned women shrunk the heck out of a nice sweater I one had. Came back the size of a tea cosy and thread bare. :)

Seriously though, A hot wash will shrink it. Try a few gentle/hot washes over a couple of weeks untill you have it right, then wash it cool or by hand.

Failing that.. swap it with a fat guy (right here!) for something else?

I might be that fat guy! But I only have fat things to swap!
 

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