Had a favorite sweater that my mom washed and it shrunk. I mean it really shrunk. I had a miff about it but since my favorite sweater was now the size of my little sister my mom cheerfully announced it as a hand-me-down. I didn’t think it would go so well because the shrunken fabric was very tight and stiff. Mom was able to get one sleeve on little sister’s arm, little sister felt how tight and restricted the sweater was and…it was a nope from little sister. True story!
Then, when they’re the right size, you sew the Enterprise insignia to the front, a little gold braid on the sleeves, and you have the uniform from the pilot film and episode!
My mother spent months knitting a wool sweater for me and gave it as a Xmas gift. I wore it frequently, but it got smelly, so I put it in the hamper for her to wash. I dunno what happened to her thought process, but she just ran it through the wash and dryer cycles with the rest of the clothes. Of course, it shrunk too small to wear. I gave it to my 4 yrs younger sister, but she didn’t like it. It disappeared a few weeks later.
Back when doubleknit was new, mom washed my favorite dress. It became small enough for my dressy doll. I was sad, but mom took me shopping and actually asked my opinion for a replacement.
Macushlalondra almost 3 years ago
I like them. Nice and warm.
yoey1957 almost 3 years ago
Had a favorite sweater that my mom washed and it shrunk. I mean it really shrunk. I had a miff about it but since my favorite sweater was now the size of my little sister my mom cheerfully announced it as a hand-me-down. I didn’t think it would go so well because the shrunken fabric was very tight and stiff. Mom was able to get one sleeve on little sister’s arm, little sister felt how tight and restricted the sweater was and…it was a nope from little sister. True story!
in.amongst almost 3 years ago
Yup! The laundry – where all vows are reaffirmed.
momofalex7 almost 3 years ago
At least their noses will stay warm.
cdillon85 almost 3 years ago
They look like a character from Bazooka Joe comics.
rshive almost 3 years ago
Given the supply chain problems, that’s all Rose could find.
jagedlo almost 3 years ago
The downside of trying to save a few dollars…
russef almost 3 years ago
Do you want to——?. I’ve got a headache.
mrsdonaldson almost 3 years ago
But they look so comfy the way they are!
pheets almost 3 years ago
At least they LOOK warm..
aimlesscruzr almost 3 years ago
Who is looking forward to Rose in a tight sweater…
jrankin1959 almost 3 years ago
Then, when they’re the right size, you sew the Enterprise insignia to the front, a little gold braid on the sleeves, and you have the uniform from the pilot film and episode!
paranormal almost 3 years ago
Why not wash them in hot water to make sure they shrink?
Ed The Red Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Even better, run those sweaters through a hot dryer a couple of times.
drycurt almost 3 years ago
My mother spent months knitting a wool sweater for me and gave it as a Xmas gift. I wore it frequently, but it got smelly, so I put it in the hamper for her to wash. I dunno what happened to her thought process, but she just ran it through the wash and dryer cycles with the rest of the clothes. Of course, it shrunk too small to wear. I gave it to my 4 yrs younger sister, but she didn’t like it. It disappeared a few weeks later.
zippykatz almost 3 years ago
Anyone read Heloise—— in today’s column she explains how to possibly un-shrink a sweater.
paulahmurray almost 3 years ago
Back when doubleknit was new, mom washed my favorite dress. It became small enough for my dressy doll. I was sad, but mom took me shopping and actually asked my opinion for a replacement.
DaBump Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Aw, this is so sweet!