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How to Get Wrinkles out of Satin Bridesmaid Dresses

Jul 23, 2024 / Post by Ishita Bhatt in

Satin adds elegance and glam to your looks, whilst enhancing the grace of your curves. A hit in weddings and favored by all - brides, bridesmaids, or wedding guests - satin needs to be cared for properly to retain its dazzle and poise. It’s no.1 threat? Wrinkling. Don’t fret yet! An iron or a steam iron are both easy (& great) ways to remove wrinkles from satin. And there are still other methods to de-wrinkle satin even if you don’t have an iron or steamer.

Below, we have listed step-by-step methods on how to get wrinkles out of satin bridesmaid dresses. Depending on the kind of satin fabric, you will need to worry about wrinkling more or less.

As opposed to what most people believe, satin isn’t a fabric but rather a weave that produces glossy, smooth, or lustrous material. The fabric can be cotton, polyester, silk, rayon, or others. In general, polyester satin is more resistant to wrinkles than cotton or silk. So if you own the last two, these methods will come in handy. Read them in the next sections!

How to Iron Satin Bridesmaid Dresses

Equipment You Will Need:

An ironing board
An iron
A thin cotton press cloth
Spray bottle with clean water
Your satin bridesmaid dress

Ironing Steps:

Turn the dress inside out and keep it flat on the ironing board.
Spray some water if that area is too wrinkly. Otherwise, avoid it.
Place a pressing cloth on top and keep the iron on the lowest setting.
Gently but firmly, press the garment until it’s wrinkle-free.

Things to Look Out for:

Read care instructions on the garment’s label. If it mentions that the dress can only be dry-cleaned, then don’t iron at home.
Only use clean water to spray. If the bottle is already filled, empty it and re-fill.
Raise the heat setting carefully. Satin fabrics catch burns easily.
Always use a pressing cloth and don’t put a hot iron on the glossy front side, just the dull backside.

How to Steam Satin Bridesmaid Dresses

Equipment You Will Need:

A steamer
A hanger

Detailed Steps:

Fill the steamer with fresh water and check to see if the water levels are adequate so there’s no dripping. If there’s water leakage, wait till it stops.
Turn the dress inside out and begin steaming your garment. Keep the steamer at least an inch away and move in large, downward strokes.
Pull the dress taut to remove the wrinkles quickly. Don’t stretch hard, just till it creates slight tension in the fabric.
Air-dry by laying flat. If the weather is humid, switch on a de-humidifier to dry the dress faster.

Things to Look Out for:

Read the care label instructions. If it mentions dry-clean only, then don’t steam the satin dress.
Fill the steamer with fresh bottled water. Old or tap water can develop hard water deposits that can leave alkaline stains on your precious satin clothing.

How to Unwrinkle Satin Bridesmaid Dresses without an Iron or Steamer

Forgot both iron or steamer? Don’t panic! There are still ways to get wrinkles out of a satin bridesmaid dress. We have listed the top 3 of them below:

1. Wrinkle Release Spray

If you have forgotten your iron/ steamer at home or simply don’t have the time to use it, a wrinkle-release spray can swiftly remove any creases. Many also come in convenient travel sizes and have other benefits, like adding a beautiful smell to the fabric or removing static.

To use, just spray the dress in sweeping motions. Tug the garment to remove wrinkles and be wowed by the magic that follows. You can spray again if there are deep wrinkles in your bridesmaid dress.

2. Hairdryer

Hair dryers let you style your hair quickly, but there’s another hidden benefit to carrying it with you. This common appliance is also an instant wrinkle releaser and easy to use! To try this hack, hang your dress inside out and spray it with water. Bottled water, preferably, as tap water contains minerals that can stain the dress.

Turn on the hair dryer to the lowest setting and focus the heat on parts with more creases. Don’t hold the dryer too close or increase the heat if the current setting already removes wrinkles.

3. Professional Dry Cleaning

This is the most trusted hack out of all the others listed. It removes the deepest of wrinkles and doesn’t risk your dress one bit. At the same time, it’s both time-consuming and expensive. You will have to have time to drop the dress off at the dry cleaners and get it back later.

They will clean and unwrinkle your outfit using chemical solvents rather than water. Because of this, dry cleaning is considered the safest and most gentle method. It assures your dress doesn’t fade, shrink or stretch, and will look good as new when re-worn again.

Many satin bridesmaid dresses are made of delicate satin fabrics. Their care label specifically states to “dry-clean” only. If that’s the case, it’s best to only dry-clean to get wrinkles out of the satin dress and refrain from trying other methods.

How to Hang Your Satin Bridesmaid Dresses

You wouldn’t think but simply hanging a satin dress can also remove wrinkles. Small creases though; deep wrinkles will need extra effort!

Hang your satin dress on a padded hanger. Use the hanging loops rather than straps to prevent the dress from stretching. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Let it be there for 3 to 4 days and see those annoying wrinkles smooth out on themselves. It certainly requires less effort but more time.

How to Wash Satin Bridesmaid Dresses

The best way to clean your satin bridesmaid dress is to hand-wash it. Some satin dresses can be washed in the dryer on a delicate setting, but most, especially silk satin, should only be washed by hand! Again, read the care label instructions and only dry-clean if it says so!

Start by checking for stains and using mild spot cleaners to remove them.
Next, soak the item in a gentle detergent for 3 to 5 minutes.
Now, agitate the water to loosen any stains.
Follow up by rinsing thoroughly (but not vigorously) with cold water to remove all detergent.
Dry in a cool place away from direct sunlight.

Things to Look Out for:

Don’t soak or wash the satin dresses in hot water as they can shrink, fade, and worst, lose their alluring shine.
Avoid using any harsh detergents or bleach. Satin weaves are made using delicate fabrics and can only tolerate gentle cleaners.
Don’t dry the dress in direct sunlight. It can harm the fabric and dull its color.
Avoid soaking your satin dress for more than 30 minutes.