Steal the wedding dress

Wedding chores are one of the most pleasant and exciting moments in the life of every girl. And they don’t end with buying a wedding dress, since having bought a dress in the store, the bride brings him home in a box and sees that the delicate ruffles are wrinkled, and the bows are no longer bows. We will try to rectify the situation - so that the folds on the dress do not spoil the bride’s mood, we will tell you how to steam the wedding dress at home.

to contents ↑

Effective Steaming Methods

Steaming wedding dresses for many causes genuine fear, since such a delicate, fragile and delicate product with expensive finishes can easily be ruined without observing simple rules. But to abandon the idea of ​​bringing the outfit into impeccable order on your own is not worth it, but rather, arm yourself with our tips and domestic assistants.

There are three main ways to steam a wedding dress:

• Using steam of hot water.
• Manual steamer.
• With an iron, ironing board and gauze.

Let us consider in more detail each way how to steam a wedding dress.

to contents ↑

Using water vapor

Steam is the easiest and most common way to smooth delicate items. The steaming process is as follows:

1. Fill the bathtub with hot water.
2. Hang the dress on the shoulders above the steam at a height of 20-25 cm from the water. The fabric will be smoothed under the influence of hot air. The duration of the procedure depends on the density of the tissue.
3. After all the folds are smoothed out, hang the dress for 3-4 hours to “rest”.

Important! Using this method, it is necessary to remember the following nuances: steam negatively affects rhinestones and sparkles - they can peel off under the influence of moisture. Not for all types of fabrics, this method is effective. In addition, there is a risk of fabric getting wet if the dress falls into boiling water.

to contents ↑

Vertical steamer

When asked how to steam a wedding dress, a vertical steamer will most efficiently understand, because a powerful stream of steam can smooth out even the most delicate and fragile elements of a dress. Of course, nobody wants to buy a steamer especially for a wedding dress, but don’t worry, for this indispensable assistant there will always be work in the house. Any fabric, clothing item, even curtains and curtains lends itself to its effect. When choosing this method, you do not have to worry about the safety of the dress.

Advantages of the method:

• The fabric is not damaged, but rather acquires elasticity and shape.
• The steamer will easily cope with any creases in hard-to-reach places.
• No need to use an ironing board.
• The fabric straightens itself under its own weight.
• The steam generator provides a constant supply of steam - both in the vertical and horizontal plane.

Mode of application

The steaming process is carried out as follows:

1. Pour water into the device.
2. Turn on the appliance.
3. Hang the outfit on the coat hanger (holder).
4. Start the steaming process from the lower tiers of the petticoat.
5. First of all, process large parts of the outfit with a steam - a skirt, shuttlecocks, train, rebounds.
6. Small details - corset, yoke, belt, sleeves, process at the very end.
7. After steaming, leave the dress in a suspended upright position for several hours.

Important! In no case do not hang the steamed dress in the closet, otherwise - it will again lose its shape and rumple.

Advice:

1. Tidy up your wedding outfit a couple of days before the celebration so that the dress can dry well. 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 against the bottom of the furniture, and the skirt should be well spread. The entire outfit should hang strictly vertically.
3. Be sure to enlist the help of an assistant during steaming. The assistant will hold the ironed layers so that they do not wrinkle again as soon as you move on to other layers.

to contents ↑

Iron

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

General rules

First of all, listen to the following recommendations before you steam the wedding dress with this method:

1. Be sure to read the label on the dress. Determine what material the product is made of. For silk fabrics, for example, the iron has a special mode.
2. When ironing a delicate fabric, it is necessary to put 2-3 layers of gauze in order not to spoil the outfit.
3. It is necessary to iron a dress only from the inside.
4. Start ironing by setting the regulator to the minimum temperature, if necessary - gradually increase the heating.
5. If the dress has various materials in its composition, then for each fabric, select your temperature regime.
6. Be sure to pay attention to the sole of the iron - it must be perfectly clean. If necessary, first clean the surface of the sole of the device, and then proceed with the ironing process.
7. Before you pat the wedding dress at home, try on it: if the corset is tight and does not need processing, then do not touch it. With incorrect ironing, you can make new creases on the bodice.
8. Use a steam iron to facilitate operation. If this function is not available, then use the "Silk" mode.
9. Iron the satin dress from the wrong side to avoid stains on the fabric.
10. For processing sleeves, use special stands.
11. Iron the trim on the bodice from the inside, placing a terry towel under it.
12. It is impossible to smooth out ruffles and bows on the board, so use an iron with a steamer for this procedure - it is best of all vertical type. The ironing rules for such an iron are the same: lay gauze, start ironing from inconspicuous areas, gradually change the temperature regime.

Tools and fixtures

To smooth out the wedding dress, you will need:

• Iron.
• Ironing board.
• Thick soft towel.
• Sheets of paper.
• Gauze or a thin clean cloth.
• Strong coat hanger.
• Ironing device for sleeves.

Important! Smoothing a 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. Start work with a bodice. If it has decorative elements, then lay a soft terry towel on the surface of the board so as not to damage the jewelry.
2. After processing the upper part of the outfit, go to the skirt. To start ironing the skirt, start with the bottom layer. First iron it in front, then go to the back. If necessary, go over the front of the iron again.
3. Carefully lay out the skirt by the board and move on to the small details - the belt, the sleeves.
4. Iron sleeves with a special stand. Use folded sheets of paper - insert them into the sleeves in the form of tubes, and only slightly press on the fabric with an iron.
5. Finish ironing with cloth antistatic. Keep the spray can at the recommended distance to avoid leaving traces of the drug.

Important! To prevent the wrinkles from wrinkling after ironing, leave curled sheets of paper in them.

to contents ↑

Features of steaming and ironing various fabrics

Many people ask the question: how to steam a wedding dress at home? We told you about the basic methods and rules for steaming and ironing formal dresses. However, dresses differ in manufacturing materials, so each fabric needs its own approach.

Satin dress

The atlas is never ironed on the front side. Make an iron and twist the dress.

Important! Do not use water or the steaming function, as traces of moisture remain on the atlas. Be careful when steaming, as there may be stains after steam.

Ironing process as follows:

1. Place a clean, dense cloth between the fabric and the ironing board.
2. Set the temperature “Silk”.
3. Run the iron very slowly over the fabric.
4. Give ironed matter time to cool.
5. After that, iron another section of the atlas.

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

Chiffon

Due to the delicacy of the fabric, steam the dress from chiffon on weight. Hang the outfit on a hanger, and then lift and steam each section.

Important! Keep the steamer away from matter.

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.
• Fold the folds, cuffs and collar (sprinkle) with liquid starch to make all the lace elements look great ..
• If you use a steamer, then process the outfit at the lowest temperature, otherwise the lace will turn yellow.

Fatin embroidered with beads and sequins

It is better to steam tulle at a distance so as not to spoil the beads and other decorative elements.

Important! If you have a tulle dress with a decor, then entrust its appearance to professionals. Contact a bridal salon, or rather, a private laundry room, which provides home-bound services. Masters use professional steam generators for steaming, which will help bring your outfit in a flawless look.

to contents ↑

Ironing Tips

The veil plays an important role in the ideal image of the bride. This delicate material also requires a particularly careful approach. Many claim that tulle can be burned with an iron. To prevent this from happening, listen to the following tips:

1. Before ironing the tulle, lightly moisten it with water.
2. Ask someone close to help you while ironing. Let the assistant hold the already smoothed fabric on weight.
3. If you use a steamer, lightly pull on the tulle, holding it by the edges.

to contents ↑

Stock footage

As you can see, putting a wedding dress in order is not so difficult if you use our tips and tricks. We hope that now nothing can upset the bride and ruin the most solemn and bright day in her life. Be happy!