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Title: Stretching wool help
Post by: Stixbowdrew on March 18, 2013, 08:18:00 PM
I have a KOM shirt jac and the sleeves are just a tad shortened was wondering if anyone had an successful tries at stretching it.
Thanks guys
Drew
Title: Re: Stretching wool help
Post by: joe ashton on March 19, 2013, 02:26:00 PM
I read the other day that if you'll soak wool in fabric softener it will loosen the weave.  I plan on trying it soon...?
Title: Re: Stretching wool help
Post by: reddogge on March 19, 2013, 02:29:00 PM
I've never had any luck stretching wool. After hand washing in cold water I've pulled the sleeves out and dried the garment on a towel but never tried to stretch too short sleeves. I tend to not wash wool garments much due to this.
Title: Re: Stretching wool help
Post by: SELFBOW19953 on March 19, 2013, 02:33:00 PM
You might try talking with Teresa Asbell.  She makes wool pullovers/zip-ups, vests and is a sponsor on TG.  You might also talk to Chris Deshler who makes wool vests, neck gaiters, Chuck at Two Tracks Bow & Wool, Co is her husband.  Either one could give good advice, both are in Michigan.
Title: Re: Stretching wool help
Post by: mnxs54 on March 19, 2013, 03:08:00 PM
http://kottke.org/00/01/like-an-idiot-i-threw
Title: Re: Stretching wool help
Post by: onewhohasfun on March 19, 2013, 05:08:00 PM
Get shirt jac wet in soapy water. Tie shirt between two Clydsdales. Add 6ft rattlesnake.