Strip off the wedding dress

Wedding hassle is one of the most pleasant and exciting moments in the life of each girl. And they do not end up buying a wedding dress, because buying a dress in a store, the bride brings him in the box home and sees that the delicate ruches are crumpled, and the bows in general have ceased to be bows. We will try to correct the situation - so that the wrinkles on the dress do not spoil the mood of the bride, we'll tell you how to steal the wedding dress at home.

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Effective ways to steam

Steaming wedding dresses in many causes genuine fear, because such a delicate, fragile and delicate product with expensive finish can easily be spoiled, not observing simple rules. But we should not abandon the idea of ​​bringing the dress to irreproachable order on our own, but rather - armed with our advice and household helpers.

There are three main ways to steam out a wedding dress:

• With a couple of hot water.
• Handheld steamer.
• With iron, ironing board and gauze.

Let's take a closer look at each way how to steam out a wedding dress.

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Use of water vapor

Steam is the simplest and most common method for smoothing delicate items. The stripping process is as follows:

1. Fill the bath with hot water.
2. Hang the dress on the shoulders above the steam at an altitude of 20-25 cm from the water. The fabric under the action of hot air will be smoothed out. The duration of the procedure depends on the density of the tissue.
3. After all the wrinkles are smoothed out, hang the dress for 3-4 hours for "rest".

Important! Using this method, it is necessary to remember the following nuances: couples negatively affect rhinestones and sequins - they can get unstuck under the influence of moisture. This method is not effective for all types of tissues. In addition, there is a risk of wetting the fabric if the dress falls into boiling water.

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Vertical steamer

With the question of how to steam off the wedding dress, the vertical steamer will be most effective, since a powerful steam jet can smooth even the most delicate and fragile elements of the outfit. Of course, especially for a wedding dress, nobody wants to buy a steamer, but do not worry, for this irreplaceable assistant there will always be work in the house. It can be affected by any fabric, detail of clothes, even curtains and curtains. When choosing this method, you do not have to worry about dress safety.

Advantages of the method:

• Fabric is not damaged, but on the contrary - it acquires elasticity and shape.
• The steamer easily cope with any cracks in hard-to-reach places.
• There is no need to use the ironing board.
• The fabric is straightened out independently under its own weight.
• The steam generator provides a constant supply of steam - both in the vertical and horizontal plane.

How to use

The stripping process should be carried out as follows:

1. Pour water into the device.
2. Turn on the device.
3. Hang the attire on the hangers( holder).
4. Begin the steaming process from the lower tiers of the podsubnik.
5. First of all, treat the ferry with large parts of the outfit - a skirt, flounces, a train, rebounds.
6. Small details - a corset, a yoke, a belt, sleeves, process at the very end.
7. After finishing stripping, leave the dress in a suspended vertical position for several hours.

Important! Do not hang the steamed dress in the closet, otherwise it will lose its shape again and it will crumble.

Tips:

1. Bring the wedding attire in order a couple of days before the celebration so that the dress can dry thoroughly. Then it will not lose shape throughout the event.
2. Make sure that the dress is spacious in the closet - the hem should not rest on the bottom of the furniture, and the skirt should be well straightened. The entire outfit should be strictly vertical.
3. Be sure to get support from an assistant during the steam process. The assistant will hold the ironed layers so that they do not crumple again as soon as you move to the other layers.

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Iron

If you do not have a steamer at home, you will have to arm yourself with the usual iron to bring the wedding dress in perfect order. Of course, the ironing process will be much more difficult, and without an assistant in this matter can not do.

General rules

First of all, listen to the following recommendations, before you strip off the wedding dress by this method:

1. Be sure to read the label on the dress. Determine what material the product is made from. For silk fabrics, for example, on an iron there is a special mode.
2. Under the iron when ironing a delicate fabric, 2-3 layers of gauze should be put in order not to spoil the dress.
3. To iron a dress is necessary only from the wrong side.
4. Start ironing with the regulator set to minimum temperature, if necessary, increase the heating gradually.
5. If the dress has different materials in its composition, then for each fabric choose your temperature regime.
6. Be sure to pay attention to the soleplate of the iron - it must be perfectly clean. If necessary, first clean the surface of the soleplate of the device, and then proceed with the ironing process.
7. Before you pat a wedding dress at home, try it on: if the corset is tight and does not need treatment, then do not touch it. With improper ironing, you can make new bows on the bodice.
8. Use an iron with steaming function to make it easier to work. If this function is not present, then use the Silk mode.
9. Satin dress, iron from the wrong side, to avoid stains on the fabric.
10. For the processing of sleeves, use special stands.
11. Finish on the bodice and iron from inside, laying a terry towel under it.
12. The ruffles and bows on the board will not work, so use an iron with a steamer - best of all vertical type - for this procedure. The ironing rules for this iron are the same: lay gauze, start ironing from inconspicuous areas, gradually change the temperature regime.

Tools and accessories

To smooth out the wedding dress, you will need:

• Iron.
• Ironing board.
• Thick soft towel.
• Sheets of paper.
• Gauze or thin clean cloth.
• Strong coat hangers for clothes.
• The device for ironing sleeves.

Important! Smooth the wedding dress quickly does not work. Therefore, be patient and invite an assistant to hold, straighten and rotate the outfit.

How to iron a dress?

1. Work with the bodice. If it has decorative elements, then put a soft terry towel on the surface of the board, so as not to damage the jewelry.
2. After processing the top of the outfit, go to the skirt. Start with the lower layer of the skirt. First iron it from the front, then go to the back. If necessary, walk the iron again in front.
3. Carefully lay out the skirt at the board and go to the small details - belt, sleeves.
4. Use a special stand to smooth out the sleeves. Use and folded sheets of paper - insert them into sleeves in the form of tubes, and with an iron only lightly press on the fabric.
5. Finish the ironing procedure with antistatic cloth. Keep the can with the remedy at the recommended distance so as not to leave any traces of the drug.

Important! That after an ironing of a sleeve have not been crumpled, leave in them the rolled sheets of a paper.

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Features of steaming and ironing of various fabrics

Many ask the question: how to steam off the wedding dress at home? We told you about the basic methods and rules of steaming and ironing solemn outfits. However, the dresses differ in terms of the material of production, so each fabric needs its own approach.

Satin dress

The satin is never ironed from the front. Prepare the iron and turn out the dress.

Important! Water and the steaming function should not be used, as the traces of moisture remain on the atlas. Be careful when steaming, because after the steam can remain a divorce.

The ironing process is as follows:

1. Lay a clean, dense cloth between the cloth and the ironing board.
2. Set the temperature mode to "Silk".
3. Very slowly conduct the iron on the fabric.
4. Allow the ironed material to cool down.
5. Then iron another patch of satin.

Important! If you do not let the cloth cool down, then it will immediately break off, and all your work will be in vain.

Chiffon

Because of the delicacy of the fabric, steal the dress from chiffon on weight. Hang the attire on the hanger, and then, lift and treat each section with steam.

Important! Keep the steamer away from the fabric.

Lace

Lace dress needs a neat approach:

• If you use an iron, cover the lace with a white cloth to avoid damage and yellowing of the lace.
• Folds, cuffs and collar( drizzle) with liquid starch so that all lace elements look great. .
• If you use a steamer, then treat the outfit at the lowest temperature, otherwise the lace will turn yellow.

Fatine embroidered with beads and paillettes

Fatine is better to steal from a distance, so as not to spoil the beads and other decor elements.

Important! If you have a fancy dress with a decor, then entrust its appearance to professionals. Contact the wedding salon, or better - in a private laundry, where services are provided with a visit to the house. Wizards use professional steam generators for steaming, which will help to bring your outfit into an impeccable appearance.

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Recommendations for ironing the veils of

Fata plays an important role in the ideal image of the bride. This gentle material also requires a very careful approach. Many argue that the tulle can be burned with an iron. To avoid this, listen to the following tips:

1. Before you iron the tulle, lightly moisten it with water.
2. Ask someone close to help you while ironing. Let the assistant hold the already smoothed cloth in the balance.
3. If you use a steamer, then slightly tighten the tulle by holding it by the edges.

As you can see, bringing the wedding dress in order is not so difficult if you use our advice and recommendations. We hope that now nothing can annoy the bride and ruin the most solemn and bright day in her life. Be happy!