How Do I Iron Bridal Satin?

Satin bridal gowns may easily wrinkle.

Satin is a high-end luxury fabric known for its soft and smooth texture. It is woven in silk, polyester, rayon or acetate, but bridal gowns are typically made with silk satin, the most expensive of the satin types. It is also the most delicate fabric on a wedding gown that easily frays, stains and wrinkles. It also shows signs of wear from many things ranging from rough hands to incorrect ironing. When ironing satin, it is important to follow the correct steps so the satin doesn't get damaged.

Things You'll Need

• Flat surface
• Brown paper strips
• Seam roll
• Iron
• Satin hanger

Instructions

1. Place a section of the satin on a hard, flat surface and put brown paper strips and a seam roll under the seams in the area you are ironing. This prevents additional creases forming in the seam area during the ironing process.

2. Turn the iron on a medium, dry setting. Using steam causes the satin to stain and the high heat damages the delicate threads in the satin.

3. Iron the satin in small sections at a time. Do not leave the iron on any one section for longer than a few seconds. When finished, hang on a satin hanger and leave in a dry area.

References

• "Sew Any Fabric:" A Quick Reference to Fabrics from A to Z; Claire Shaeffer; 2003
• Kathy Jennis; Country Way Bridal; New Jersey