Hand Wash Only?

If you must machine wash things that say "hand wash only" on the label, just make sure to use a cold cycle, and for heaven's sake don't put them in the dryer. (But if you forget just once, I doubt any permanent harm will be done, unless you're dealing with something really temperamental, and why would you own something like that, anyway?) My, sweet, dear husband accidentally put one of my "hand wash only" things (one I routinely put in the washer with no problem) in the dryer and it came out noticeably (but not significantly) smaller. It is still entirely wearable, but I doubt another go would end so blissfully.