Even though we tend to be overweight as we age, there are times when we need to shrink our trousers.
It may be that, over time, they've loosened up, or that our diet has worked so well that our favorite trousers have become too big!
So before you throw it away, you should try out some of the tips below. With a little luck (and hard work), you might just get your trousers back!
If your trousers are cotton, you can boil them!"And yes, it's time to put them through their paces.
To do this, bring a pot of water to the boil. Turn off the heat and plunge your trousers into the hot water. Leave for about 5 minutes. Be careful, the longer you leave it, the more it will shrink so start slowly! Then wring out your trousers and let them air dry.
PS: watch out for any patterns that may melt under the effect of heat. Do a few tests beforehand.
Here's a simple tip for your jeans: Machine + tumble dryer, this is the explosive cocktail that could save your jeans.
Choose a strong programme to break up the fibres of your jeans and allow them to shrink.
Then leave it for a good cycle in the tumble dryer. It'll come out all warm and... shrunk!
For the bravest among you, the must-have of course is sewing.
You'll be able to readjust the size of your trousers without taking any risks.
<The result will be perfect.
To do this, you'll need to rethink your trousers. Thread them inside out and mark all seams at your waist with pins.
Yes, it's hard work!
For those of you who don't have the skills to do this tedious work, contact us. As you know, our team of Tillistes is at your disposal to carry out the touch-ups of your choice.