[Marilyn]

My washing machine has a gentle cycle and a handwash cycle, so I use that and never handwash. There are a few items that say lay flat that I hang or hangers if they dont' seem to be stretching from the weight of the water in them, but some items just have to be layed flat or the sleeves would be way too long .

However, Janet, you have an idea that I may try. Perhaps air dry in the dryer would do the trick. I'm kinda afraid to try though, in case I ruin something. Do you just put the item in there with a big fluffy towel and set on air dry?