May 2010 Weddings
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Pressing gown

I just got my gown back from MIL and it is more wrinkled than I realized.  We are going to do some "Trash the Dress" pics next week so I really don't want to spend the $ to have it professionally pressed before we do more outside pics.  It is 100% polyester, could I iron it myself?  There are no beads on the skirt which is what needs ironed.  The seamstress who did my alterations had said at that time that I could iron it but I chose to have it professionally pressed before the wedding.  Thanks!  I appreciate any advice!

Re: Pressing gown

  • Why don't you try steaming it?  You don't need a professional steamer or anything...my dress got a bit wrinkly because my mom embroided our initials on it for me, so she steamed it on our wedding day.  She just used a regular iron on it's highest setting so it got all steamy, and then held it close to (but NOT touching) the dress.  It worked perfectly, and really fast too!  I wouldn't worry about getting it perfect if you're going to be "trashing" it anyway! 

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  • I'm going to try that, thanks!  I agree that I don't need it perfect, just the major wrinkles out.
  • you can iron polyester, just keep it on a lower setting. and maybe turn it inside out?
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  • Yep, just keep it on a low setting and use a press cloth if you want.  If you don't have a press cloth, just use a thin towel (without texture).
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  • Hang it in the bathroom while you take a hot shower.  The steam will take the wrinkles out.
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