February 2004 Issue
In this months Issue:
Love, Actually
Hang It Up!
Looking for a Good Match?
Home Laundry Tip
While most weddings take place in June, February is unquestionably the month of love, thanks to Valentines Day. If youre planning to get married this summer, youre probably thinking about seating arrangements and invitations, but after the wedding youll have an important question to consider: what are you going to do with the wedding gown?
Wedding gowns require special attention! Please use these tips to ensure that your dress, like the memories associated with it, will remain beautiful and well preserved!
*Clean the gown before you store it. Stains can turn into permanent discoloration, so most wedding dresses should be professionally cleaned; Dont store the dress (or any other clothing!)in plastic. Plastic collects dust and can encourage the growth of mold and mildew; Use acid-free tissue. If the gown is on a hanger, wrap it in a white sheet. Be sure to stuff the bodice with white tissue paper to prevent wrinkles and keep its shape. *Be careful about box storage companies. If youre told that opening the gown box will void your guarantee, find another company. Gowns should actually be inspected once a year and refolded along new lines to prevent deep creases or permanent wrinkles.
Remove metal buttons, pins or sponge padding. Metal trimcould oxidize and stain the fabric, while padding materials can yellow with age and also stain the fabric.
Keep the gown in a cool, dark and dry area. Basements or attics are NOT good locations. Consider a closet in a spare bedroom.
Be sure to check with us for any questionsPressed4Time is a wedding gown specialist!
Hang It Up!
Many of our customers have come to us asking for help keeping their coats on hangers. There are a couple of suggestions that can keep your coats up, instead of down: *Wooden hangers are sturdy and durable, and better able to support heavy coats and jackets than wire hangers. *Take two. For plastic or wire hangers, sometimes hanging the garment on two hangers will distribute the weight more evenly.
*Take an extra few seconds to make sure the coat or jacket is positioned evenly on the hanger and that theres ample room on either side of the item in the closet.
Looking for a Good Match?
There are certain people who just make our lives easier, whether its great place to get a cup of coffee, a wonderful person who cuts your hair, or an auto mechanic who is trustworthy and reasonably priced. We think you should also have a wonderful tailor in your life!
After all, everyone at some point experiences clothing issues, whether its broken buttons, zippers that wont zip, hems that are too long, or clothes that need to be taken in (success!) or let out (oh well!).
Clothing repairs and alterations are similar to home repairs. If you have a little bit of knowledge, you can probably handle the basics. For more complex jobs, however, doing it yourself can be costly, time consuming and sometimes downright impossible. Thats why we feel its so important for you to establish a long-term relationship with a tailor who is experienced and dependable.
How do you find a good tailor? Start by talking to people. Get referrals from friends, co-workers or even neighbors. Start with small jobs, like pants hems, buttons and zippers. Attention to detail is key. After you pick up the item, check the repair or altered area. Did the tailor get it right? Is the stitching tight and careful? Did the tailor listen to you when you asked for a two-inch hem, or was it more like three inches?
Youll only know this if you try on the garment right away. Dont make the mistake of leaving it in your car, or throwing it into your closet until you need it. If there is a problem, its important to let the tailor know right away.
At Pressed4Time, we have a great deal of experience in handling repairs and alterations, not only for clothes, but for leather items, handbags and purses. Also, if we happen to notice a broken or missing buttonand you didntwell often repair it for you!
Our job is to make you look great! Ask us today about our repair and alteration services. We know youll be pleased with the results!
Home Laundry Tip
Most women dont get too attached to panty hose, since they develop runs very quickly. Theres nothing more frustrating than getting runs the very first time you wear a new pair! If youd like a longer relationship with your pantyhose, try this: wash the panty hose and let them air-dry. Then add two cups of salt to one gallon of water and soak the panty hose for three hours. Rinse in cold water and let the pantyhose air dry again. It may sound like a lot of work, but youll be pleased with the results. While this method wont guarantee against runs, it definitely will help.