How to shrink a cotton t shirt
Prepare a large, boiling pot of water.
Clothing companies often stretch out their fabric so that less cloth is needed to manufacture a shirt. Washing the cotton shirt, or submerging it, in warm water will help the cloth in the shirt shrink back to its natural state.

If you want to avoid the hassle of buying a shirt that's too big and shrinking it yourself, look for pre-shrunk garments when you shop. Pre-shrunk shirts are increasingly common.

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a man wearing a green shirt throws a dart.

How to improve your child's creative writing skills
Read to your child every night.
Reading and writing go hand-in-hand. Good writers are well read in various subjects and writing styles.

Your child's teacher and local librarian can help you select books that are appropriate to your child's age and interests. In addition to reading to your child, have your child read to you if she is old enough.

How to write a letter to your future self
Choose an age.
Before doing anything else, decide how old you want your future self to be when you read this letter. You may want to read the letter when you're 18 , 25, or 30 years old.
Choosing an age will help you define the goals you want to achieve by that time in your life. You may want to choose an age that puts you in different circumstances than you are currently in.