Found a weird trick for fixing droopy necklines on knit tops

I had this one rayon blend top that just wouldn't stay put on the shoulders. After 3 washes it was still saggy, so I tried steaming just the neckline seam for 20 seconds and it actually shrunk back into shape. Anybody got other fixes for knits that lose their structure?

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the_wyatt1mo ago

That glue stick idea is genius, gotta try that on my loose button downs too.

kaiblack1mo ago

wait, i thought steaming was supposed to relax fibers, not shrink them. are you sure it was steam and not something else? in my experience, rayon is a finicky fabric that can shrink from heat and moisture, so that might be why it worked. i've had better luck with a fabric glue stick on the inside of the shoulder seam, just a little dab to give it some grip. your mileage may vary, but it's worth a shot if steaming doesn't do the trick every time.