How to Iron a Gown
You've got the perfect dress for a big night, but it's wrinkled. There's no time to get it to the cleaners to have them press it. But, with a few basic supplies you probably already have in your house you can take care of it yourself.
Things You'll Need:
Steamer (or Iron with a Steam Setting)
Velvaboard (optional)
Ironing a Gown
Step
1
Empty all water from the iron. Any water that leaks out could leave a mark on the gown.
Step
2
Set iron to a medium heat with no steam.
Step
3
Lay a thick towel on the ironing board if your dress has any decoration on it such as beading or lace.
Step
4
Turn the gown inside out and lay it on the ironing board. Or, you can leave the gown right-side out and lay a clean piece of white cloth between the gown and the iron.
Step
5
Press the bodice.
Step
6
Press the sleeves. Wear a pressing mitt and slide your hand into the sleeve. Iron the sleeve against the mitt. If you don't have a pressing mitt, you can use a clean hot pad instead.
Step
7
Stuff tissue paper into the sleeves to help them remain wrinkle-free if you don't plan on wearing it soon.
Step
8
Press the skirt.
Step
9
Hang the gown in a doorway a safe place to keep it wrinkle-free. If you need to transport the gown, place it in a garment bag.
Ironing Velvet
Step
1
Hang the gown inside out.
Step
2
Use a steamer or the steam setting on an iron.
Step
3
Test a small area first using the following steps.
Step
4
Hold the iron or steamer about half an inch from the fabric. Remember, you will be steaming the back of the velvet.
Step
5
Wave the iron or steamer over the fabric slowly.
Step
6
Inspect both sides of the fabric. If there is no damage, continue steaming small sections of the velvet.
Tips & Warnings
You can find a product called Velvaboard, which is essentially a board covered with rough fabric. It is designed to allow velvet, or other high pile fabrics, to be laid on it and steamed.
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You've got the perfect dress for a big night, but it's wrinkled. There's no time to get it to the cleaners to have them press it. But, with a few basic supplies you probably already have in your house you can take care of it yourself.
Things You'll Need:
Steamer (or Iron with a Steam Setting)
Velvaboard (optional)
Ironing a Gown
Step
1
Empty all water from the iron. Any water that leaks out could leave a mark on the gown.
Step
2
Set iron to a medium heat with no steam.
Step
3
Lay a thick towel on the ironing board if your dress has any decoration on it such as beading or lace.
Step
4
Turn the gown inside out and lay it on the ironing board. Or, you can leave the gown right-side out and lay a clean piece of white cloth between the gown and the iron.
Step
5
Press the bodice.
Step
6
Press the sleeves. Wear a pressing mitt and slide your hand into the sleeve. Iron the sleeve against the mitt. If you don't have a pressing mitt, you can use a clean hot pad instead.
Step
7
Stuff tissue paper into the sleeves to help them remain wrinkle-free if you don't plan on wearing it soon.
Step
8
Press the skirt.
Step
9
Hang the gown in a doorway a safe place to keep it wrinkle-free. If you need to transport the gown, place it in a garment bag.
Ironing Velvet
Step
1
Hang the gown inside out.
Step
2
Use a steamer or the steam setting on an iron.
Step
3
Test a small area first using the following steps.
Step
4
Hold the iron or steamer about half an inch from the fabric. Remember, you will be steaming the back of the velvet.
Step
5
Wave the iron or steamer over the fabric slowly.
Step
6
Inspect both sides of the fabric. If there is no damage, continue steaming small sections of the velvet.
Tips & Warnings
You can find a product called Velvaboard, which is essentially a board covered with rough fabric. It is designed to allow velvet, or other high pile fabrics, to be laid on it and steamed.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2078701_iron-gown.html
