How to Iron Satin Dresses
Ironing a satin dress properly takes time and a little patience, because satin is an easy material to ruin. Satin burns fast, and once you do that there is no fixing the dress. Before you start ironing make sure you give yourself enough time to complete the ironing slowly and properly.
Items Needed:
- Iron
- Ironing board
- Towel
- Reverse the dress so the inside of the satin dress is on the outside. You do this to avoid ruining the natural shine of the satin finish on the dress.
- Turn the iron on to the lowest heat setting available to you. You should not rush an ironing job with a satin dress. It is better to take more time and get the results you want rather than ruining the dress.
- Run the iron over the satin with fast, fluid movements. Do not let the iron sit in one place or it will burn the dress.
- Put a layer, called a buffer, between the satin dress and the iron. This layer acts as a protectant to the dress. A good buffer is a towel. Pick up the towel and check the progress of the ironing. When all wrinkles are smoothed out the ironing is done.
- Hang up the dress and put away the iron and ironing board.
Tips and Warning:
- Do not leave your iron on and unattended. Irons frequently catch fire or burn through materials. If you need to leave your iron even for a short amount of time, unplug it.
- When ironing a satin dress, do not put pressure with the iron onto the dress. Doing this could cause the dress to have burn marks on it.