Style Clothing Care How to Fix Stretched Sweater Cuffs Don't give up on sweaters with loose, stretched-out cuffs―just follow these simple tricks to tighten the material and wear that pullover again. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 5, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email If you find you have a sweater with frayed or loose cuffs, don't despair. There's no need to toss it just yet. With a little effort, you can bring your sweater back to life. Follow the simple steps in the video above and outlined below to tighten the material. Learn how to fix frayed sweater cuffs. What You Need Wool or cotton sweaterBoiled waterBowlBlow dryer Follow These Steps Pour boiled water into a bowl. Using hot water will help shrink the cuff.Dampen the cuff. Dampen the loose cuffs of your wool or cotton sweater with hot water, then re-shape the cuff as needed.Blow-dry the cuff. Dry the areas with a blow dryer—the hot water and the dryer's heat will cause shrinkage. Tip: Sometimes using a steam iron is enough to contract the fabric's material. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit