Prom dresses are versatile ,so you can wear them to other different events,like a
birthday party or a homecoming night.So,you should keep your prom dress well
for one day you may need it.
This
piece of article will show you something
Coming
Out of Storage
You'll
need to bring the gown or prom dress out of storage several days before your
event. There are several methods for removing wrinkles and restoring freshness.
One
is to hang the dress in the bathroom while a hot shower steams the wrinkles
from the dress. I prefer this method to using hand steamers. Hand steamers
require a little bit of salt in the water to make them work properly. Salt is
very corrosive and can damage the fabric over time.
Another
way to remove wrinkles is to liberally mist the dress with a mixture of water
that contains a splash of fabric softener. Then hang the dress up somewhere out
of the way. Allow the water and the weight of the dress to slowly remove the
wrinkles. This is not the best approach for silk or satin.
Some
prom dresses just have to be ironed-silk, satin, etc. Ironing with steam is
acceptable if you don't use any salt. But be very careful---some fabrics will
change color slightly when ironed with steam--especially those that are of a
lighter shade. So test a small portion first. This is typically not a problem
for black evening dress. For extra
protection you can place a piece of unprinted grocery sack between the dress
and the iron.
After
the Party
The
day after the party use a warm washcloth to remove and deodorant stains under
the arms. You really want to do this as soon as possible as some deodorants can
lighten or discolor fabric over time. Let your dress air out for a day or two
before you store it. This is also a good time to mist it gently with the
water/fabric softener mixture.
Storing
Your Prom Dress
There
are two basic ways of storing your prom dress. One is to fold it carefully in
tissue paper and store it in a box with a few cedar balls and/or a few fabric
softener sheets. OR you can fold it over a hanger at the waist (back side over
the hanger) and place it inside a garment bag.
Remember,
this is a heavy , floor-length prom dress.
Hanging your gown up by the shoulders or straps may cause stretching of the
straps or the fabric in the shoulders. You can also hang up your gown by the
straps and ribbons and then drape the rest of the dress over another hanger-at
about the knees. This will also prevent stretching. Personally, I take no
chances,I fold my all prom dresses.
I
hope this writing will help you to some degree.
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