How to Lengthen Jeans

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather your supplies.

   This method is simple, but it requires some drying time.
   
   It will help restore your jeans to their original length (or close to it).
   
   It is perfect for those jeans that have shrunk in the was.
   
   Here's a list of what you will need:
   Jeans Sink, tub, or bucket Lukewarm water Baby shampoo 2 towels Fan (optional)
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   Step 2: Fill a sink with enough water to submerge your jeans and mix in a little bit of baby shampoo.

   You will need about a cap-ful of the shampoo.
   
   The shampoo will help soften the fabric and make it easier to work with.If you can't find a sink large enough to fit your jeans, you can also use a bucket or tub. , Gently swish the jeans around from time to time so that the soapy water gets into the fibers.
   
   If the jeans won't stay under the water, you can try weighing them down with a heavy jar. , Don't rinse, twist, or wring the jeans. , The towel needs to be long enough to fit your jeans.
   
   Place the jeans on top of the towel.
   
   Start rolling the jeans and the towel at the same time.
   
   You can start from either the top or the bottom.
   
   It doesn't matter which side; you are just getting the excess water out. , Unroll the towel and take the jeans off.
   
   The jeans should still be damp, but not dripping wet. , The towel needs to be long enough to fit your jeans. , Start tugging from anywhere below the knee in short, little jerks.
   
   Work your way down towards the cuffs.
   
   Be sure that you tug from both sides of the pant leg (the inseam and the outer seam) so that the leg will be even at the bottom.
   
   If you're using flare jeans, pull by where the flare starts. , If you want, you can set a fan down next to them.
   
   This will speed up the drying process.
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   Step 3: Let the jeans soak in the water for about half an hour.

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   Step 4: Take the jeans out of the sink and squeeze the water out.

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   Step 5: Roll the jeans up in a large towel to soak up any excess moisture.

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   Step 6: Gently press down on the towel

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   Step 7: then take the jeans out.

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   Step 8: Spread the jeans on a fresh

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   Step 9: dry towel.

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    Step 10: Gently tug on the jean legs until you get them to be the length you want.

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    Step 11: Allow the jeans to dry.

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