Cinnamon Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I bought Devon a gorgeous organza wrap from Debenhams to wear with her prom dress, which was posted to me in a tiny little square & subsequently has line creases which are really noticeable Its non iron,non wanh,dry clean only, & while I could get it dry cleaned,its already cost me enough,plus the postage. Anyone got any bright ideas how I can get the creases out without ruining it? I have it flapping on the line today,in case that helps a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 could you hang it in the bathroom and make it all steamy ? , not quite the weather for that tho ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Using steam? Either use the steam function on an iron and dont touch it with the iron but hold it up and let the steam do its stuff OR hang in the bathroom while you have a hot shower OR in this nice sunny weather try laying out somewhere in the sun Sorry if thats no help at all x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Hang it up and blow a hairdryer (on cool setting) at it. I was given this tip with my wedding veil a long time ago! Hope it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Try a friendly dryc leaner and see if they will waft their steam ironer over it quickly for nowt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 could you put a pillow case over the top and then steam iron it on the lowest setting? The pillow case should hopefully protect it as there's no direct contact with the organza? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 last time I had this problem, with a chiffon frock that was designed to be cleaned by moon fairies apparently, I steamed it at a distance with my iron, by putting it on the hottest setting and pushing the steam button. Now, if I had this problem again, I'd whip out my steam cleaner and use that. But it really does work, and won't do it any harm unless you get too close. Try about six inches away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieadams Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I used to work in a dry cleaners years ago and we'd have just put a very slightly damp teatowel over it and ironed it (cool iron still)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 http://www.ehow.com/how_4867694_iron-organza-tablecloths.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Well, Debenhams are refunding me £10 to get it dry cleaned They don't have any more in stock, so can't send another one. I may well try a couple of these tricks first though,to see if I can save a penny or two,& a trip to the dry cleaners Poet,that's really helpful thanks Honestly,this Prom is a nightmare.We got the dress,but then there's shoes,wraps,jewellery,bag........haven't even thought about the hair yet And this is the easy daughter.Cleo ,who is a high maintenance sort of girl,will be a right headache in 2 years time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Well done for 'complaining and gaining' Sarah I do hope that Rosie isn't going to be a high maintenance girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Hope & Pray Clare Cleos latest thing is that she wants her lovely shiney straight bobbed hair cut into something called a ducks butt, so its all fluffy at the back like a ducks (or hens) bum Honestly,I wouldn't wish some teenage daughters on anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Luckily she's not .... at the moment They have a leaving party though and we've been to buy a dress for that... apparently, some of them are wearing bustiers and strapless numbers (this is a daytime tea party for 11 year olds!). Rosie has chosen a flattering and modest summer dress. I just hope that she isn't the sort of teenager that I was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Crumbs I hope James isn't the sort of teenager I was!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I certainly don't want Erin (DD who's 11) turning into the teenager I was - alas I think it's too late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I'm constantly amazed at this forum - you can get answers for everything from washing a chicken's knickers, to ironing an organza wrap!! Wonderful! Maybe all Omleteers should stand for parliament - we'd soon get the place in shape!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Amen to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Hmmm. I was a goth. A very pretty, polite and hardworking goth though, so it could all be ok. As long as she doesn't become the sort of teenager my OH was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I was an Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 We are also doing the prom thing this month. Managed to get a dress in the sale from Coast but paid a fortune for matching shoes. Bag and Wrap came from Ebay and the bling jewellery was a steal at £10 for choker and two pairs of earrings all the way from Hong Kong. She hasnt mentioned Hair yet but has already said she doesnt want a limo. ( good girl) Hopefully it wil be cheaper with her brother in 2 years time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Limo! Rosie would have to make do with my van I'm afraid. I might just clean it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Luckily Brian has a friend who has about 6 Cadillacs, all soft tops & gorgeous, & said friend wants an outboard motor that we happen to have,so we did a bit of a barter Not sure how Luke, Devons boyfriend,is going to feel if the chap turns up with the pink one though! The turning up parade is pretty mush the main event & we go & have a look almost every year.We have seen milk floats,skateboards,space hoppers,tractors & double decker buses! We wanted to hire Devon & Luke a couple of Segways,but couldn't find them anywhere. They both have a slightly geeky image,so those would have been perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Brilliant! I have a friend with a cart drawn by 2 shire horses - Rosie can make do with that when her time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Lakeland do a spray which you spray on clothes & creases just drop out - not need for ironing or anything - perfect for travel! I hope your daughter has a lovely time Cinnamon. Let her have that ducks butt cut - she is one up to the minute girl! She will look back on her hairdo's & fashions in photos a few years down the line. At least she is not going for an 80's perm. 80's hairdo's are really in this year! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 ES had his prom 2 years ago - hired a tux (which inc the shoes ) and between a gang of friends hired a stretched Hummer to take them in - sounds like boys are much easier than girls at proms. DD is 7 and has to have all the glitz and jewellery and bags and shoes now, heaven help us at 16! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
