How to iron leather skirt?

Leather clothes are not in vain highly appreciated by practical people and those interested in fashion. It looks beautiful, repels water, it is convenient and comfortable. If you follow such things correctly, they do not actually wear out, they retain their positive characteristics for a long time and delight their owners with a stylish appearance. True, these products are not insured against the appearance of folds. Let's see what can be done with a skirt of leather, if there are creases on it.

Before looking for a way to stroke a leather skirt, it is worth figuring out what type of material it is made of. Today, these wardrobe items are made of three types of fabric:

1. skin of natural origin;
2. leatherette or leatherette;
3. high-quality, hypoallergenic synthetic leather, safe to wear (eco-leather).

Make it simple - you just need to pay attention to its wrong side. If it is an ordinary fabric, then it is an artificial material, because natural material has a fuzzy, velvety base. Despite this difference, it is possible to bring the thing in order anyway, only a natural skirt will have to be ironed from the front side through cotton or a paper sheet, and an artificial product from the reverse side without the use of improvised material. If there is a lining that does not make it possible to iron the thing from the inside, they do it on the outer surface, having previously placed a thin piece of woven cloth.

Perhaps the least restorable is leather leatherette - leatherette, but its condition and appearance can be improved at home.

When it is necessary to use these or other methods of smoothing is an important question, because if a thing is run and ignored the slightest flaws, then the damaged structure of the fabric will be subject to destruction, and the skirt can be simply thrown away.

The main defects that may occur as a result of improper maintenance of clothing:

• vertical and horizontal creases;
• stretched skin areas if it is natural.

When the deformation occurred, for example, if the product jarred after getting soaked, it would most likely not be possible to return it to its former form. Now, regarding the thickness of the material: the thinner it is, the easier it is to smooth out. Which, of course, can not be said about leatherette, thick and hard. It also matters how timely a flaw is found on a skirt made of genuine or artificial leather.

Home skirt made of genuine leather can be ironed in several ways.

• With the help of iron. This method can be associated with some risk, since too high a temperature set on the device can lead to damage to things. Therefore, adjust it to the lowest rates. A large enough piece of cotton should be placed on the front surface so as not to touch the outside of the product with the sole of the iron. Separately, steam can be applied if the iron is equipped with this function. Simultaneously with ironing this procedure can not be carried out.

• Processing with natural steam. The product of real leather can be straightened if it is hung in the bathroom, heated by a stream of hot water. This creates an optimally moist environment, and the high temperature does not affect the fabric. Created conditions help to return things to its original state. The main thing is that water does not fall on the skirt, and the folds on it should not be too deep.
• Plain water will help to restore the thing from wrinkles. This will require a spray and warm water. The skirt is placed on a hanger and sprayed both damaged and untouched areas. After that, hang the product away from the battery and other heating devices and leave to dry completely. As a rule, if the defects are not critical, then after some time the folds will straighten, and the skin will again be flexible and soft.
• Simple and effective way - the load. Not every housewife dares to apply iron to expensive natural leather. Then a less aggressive method will do — straighten the skirt with a load. A good option - a few books or press.

Would need:

• gently spread out the clothes on cotton material;
• top, smoothing the fold, put a homemade load;
• leave for 12 hours.

It is important that the surface is absolutely flat, and the thing is properly unfolded.

• Oils for smoothing. To return an attractive look to clothes made of leather, as well as to enhance its water-repellent properties, it makes sense to use petroleum jelly, glycerin, castor oil, other natural oils of natural origin. It is allowed to put them with a tampon, a brush or a hand, the main thing is to miss all damage. The meaning of the procedure is reduced to the fact that the skin softens, moisturizes and restores it, as the oily substance penetrates into the smallest pores of the material. At the end, you should carefully remove excess oil composition and wipe the thing with a soft, dry cloth.
• An excellent solution for smoothing are professional tools that serve not only to restore deformations and material damage, but also protect such things from dirt, salt, nourish them from the inside and form a thin film that repels water. Thus, a leather jacket, raincoat or skirt will always have a presentable appearance. Such drugs include the means "Salamander", impregnation DryCare, Grangers Clothing Repel.

An iron method is also suitable for skirts and other leatherette garments if they have a label with permission for this type of care. As a fabric that protects against additional damage, apply gauze in several layers or a piece of old clean sheets.

The main thing is not to allow excess water, the fabric should be just carefully moistened from the side of the lining.

Consider other methods of exposure in order to level the surface.

• Glycerin is a common pharmacy drug, they are soaked with soft cloth or rags, places with wrinkles pass, and the entire surface of the skirt is wiped with the composition. The thing in the hung condition should completely dry out. Sometimes, due to the active action of this substance, the color of the artificial leather may change, therefore it is better to check this beforehand on a piece of material that is in an inconspicuous place.
• A good way to get rid of wrinkles is a solution prepared from equal proportions of water, conditioner and vinegar. It should be poured into a spray bottle and applied to the problem area. After that, the skirt should be evenly stretched in all directions from the crease for 3-4 minutes.

• A product made of synthetic leather can also be washed in the car, setting the temperature to no more than +30 degrees and manual mode. Then the skirt is hung and dried in natural conditions.
• For minor injuries use a hair dryer, holding it 30 cm from the material and turning on the warm air. In addition, to straighten the folds will help shoe cream, matched to the tone of the leather, which is used to be absorbed completely.

For restoration of a product from eco-leather, exposure to iron from the inside of the material is relevant. The safe temperature for such a procedure is 35-40 degrees, but ironing is carried out using double cotton lining. Immediately after that, you need to turn the skirt on the front side, smooth out the damaged areas with your hands and only after that leave the thing to cool. The simplest method is moistening with warm water or steam. If the fabric is not even enough, the procedure is repeated.

To keep things from leather to retain their original appearance, they need to be properly stored. First of all, they need to hang, it applies to both natural and artificial material. In addition, it is important to eliminate minor defects in time, clean the products from contamination, moisten and soften them with the help of special means. Air is also important for genuine leather, so seasonal packaging should not be airtight.

How to stroke a leather skirt, see the following video.