Pleated clothing items are distinguished by their lightness and femininity. When combined correctly, the result is a stylish and attractive look. A distinctive feature of such things is their versatility; they are suitable for any age and body type.
Many girls believe that caring for this kind of thing causes a lot of difficulties, but this is not so, the main thing is to take into account some recommendations.
The process of ironing a pleated skirt
The whole process is divided into several stages that must be followed:
Preparing a pleated skirt for ironing
It should be understood that folds are created at the factory using special compounds. When processing fabric at home, it is required that the material retain its shape. To do this, you need to wash the fabric by hand or using a washing machine on the most gentle cycle.
After washing, it is advisable to use conditioner to prevent possible electrification of the fabric.To maintain the shape, you need to make several stitches that fasten the folds, the main thing is to use a thin needle and thread so that there are no holes in the clothing.
Washing is carried out in a special bag for clothes or a nylon stocking. And it is necessary to dry on hangers without straightening the folds yourself, in order to avoid their deformation. Ironing is carried out in a damp state.
It is carried out only in a horizontal position at a correctly selected low temperature.
Work progress
After preliminary preparation, you can begin the ironing process. To do this, you need to turn the clothes inside out and iron the lining and internal elements (pockets). Next, iron the waistband of the skirt with light pressure on the iron. Folds are processed only through damp gauze so that they are exposed to steam.
Turn it right side out and iron the waistband and seams through gauze. Next, remove the pre-made seams and hang the item on hangers.
The nuances of handling pleated clothing
Purchasing such items requires careful adherence to recommendations for selection and care. Before purchasing, you should pay attention to the labels; if it is not subject to home processing and only requires dry cleaning, then it is better not to purchase this product.
Strict adherence to washing and ironing regimes is advisable. Drying should only be done on a hanger; the use of clothespins is prohibited.
If the folds are gone, then you will need to use laundry soap. From the inside they are coated and then ironed. You can use a special composition for these purposes. With proper drying and washing, subsequent ironing of the skirt may not be necessary.
How to iron a chiffon dress
Chiffon is distinguished by its fastidiousness; it requires frequent ironing. The process is quite painstaking and requires care. There are several points that must be observed when caring for this material:
- Iron from the wrong side;
- The item should be slightly damp;
- Do not use steam or sprayer; stains may remain;
- It is necessary to cover the product with gauze or paper;
- You can place a damp towel under the item.
These recommendations will greatly facilitate the process and will not allow you to spoil the delicate fabric.
Let's take a closer look at the options for ironing this material.
How to smooth out chiffon at home from wrinkles and creases
There are several ironing methods. Before selecting a specific option, you should carefully read the labels and study the specified care recommendations. Let's look at ironing using different methods:
- Using an iron, only chiffon adapted for this is ironed. The device must be absolutely dry, and the process is carried out strictly on the wrong side. The iron is carried out with light movements without excessive friction on the damp fabric; the process should begin with the lining;
- Use a hot bath or steam shower. To do this, you need to fill the bathroom with steam and hang the item there on hangers for a couple of hours. After this, leave it also on a hanger until completely dry;
- Hot kettle (carefully), here the smoothing method is used using steam from a boiling vessel. The main thing is to be careful and iron carefully to prevent deformation of the fabric;
- Steam generator - This is a simple method that requires processing the item in a vertical position.Care should be taken during the process to avoid stains;
- Using the air conditioner, water and vinegar during rinsing and proper drying will help avoid fabric deformation.
How to prevent wrinkles and creases in chiffon
Chiffon product – this is a delicate and airy thing that is very capricious to wear. It wrinkles often, and the powder negatively affects its appearance. In order for a thing to remain bright and beautiful, maintaining its original shape, you need to remember the rules for caring for it:
- washing can be carried out using a mustard solution, which does not require friction to remove stains from the material;
- you cannot wring out the item;
- When machine washing, low temperatures and a gentle cycle are used;
- steam should only be used for ironing if the fabric composition is suitable;
- ironing is carried out carefully and only when wet;
- You can dry it in a ventilated room without exposure to sunlight; you cannot hang the item on radiators.
Using these recommendations will allow things to remain in decent shape, and the hostess to look impressive, gentle and stylish. In addition, using these rules, the fabric processing process can be significantly simplified, saving time and labor resources. Also, the recommendations will allow you to maintain the shape of the fabric for a fairly long period of time.
If you still have questions about caring for chiffon materials and airy items, you can watch the video.
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