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Title: Wrinkled Clothing?
Post by: Kehle on October 23, 2008, 11:04:41 PM
I'm using some fabrics this year on my dresses that I'm afraid might wrinkle when packed for camping. Does anyone know a good way to freshen the fabric and get the wrinkles out when electricity for irons isn't available? 
Title: Re: Wrinkled Clothing?
Post by: Sitara on October 24, 2008, 12:04:50 PM
Downy Wrinkle releaser works quite well.
Title: Re: Wrinkled Clothing?
Post by: Muffin on October 24, 2008, 12:14:26 PM
I second the Downy Wrinkle Releaser!! I loathe ironing and this has worked well for me..  :) Has a nice fresh smell to it too!!
Title: Re: Wrinkled Clothing?
Post by: Kehle on October 25, 2008, 02:34:07 PM
Thanks, mates. I'll give that a try.
Title: Re: Wrinkled Clothing?
Post by: Lady Ann of Draycott on October 29, 2008, 01:45:09 PM
I could not live without Downy Wrinkle Releaser...if I ever found out they were not going to make it anymore I would make it my mission in life to buy up every bottle I could find.....
Title: Re: Wrinkled Clothing?
Post by: MacLaren on January 18, 2009, 06:29:29 AM
An old school iron with hot coals will work too. I have been guilty of ironing my kilt with one. Just spray whatever it is with water for steam.
Title: Re: Wrinkled Clothing?
Post by: Nailin on March 13, 2009, 12:39:18 AM
wow - I'm going to have to find this Downy wrinkle releaser
Title: Re: Wrinkled Clothing?
Post by: Dinobabe on March 13, 2009, 09:39:19 AM
It really works.  Even my husband figured out how to use it!  :o
Title: Re: Wrinkled Clothing?
Post by: anne of oaktower on March 13, 2009, 06:18:03 PM
Just a warning - if you have any fragrance problems like I do, Downy Wrinkle Releaser may land you in a hospital bed instead of at Faire!  I can't even be within several feet of someone who has used it.  (Admittedly, I am hyper-sensitive to fragrances and chemicals.)

For those of you who choose to use it and don't know how you would live without it - did you know you can make your own?  Buy a cheap spray bottle fill it most of the way with water and add a couple of teaspoons/tablespoons of regular Downy fabric softener.  Spray clothes lightly, let dry, and you're good to go.  (Too bad I can't use that trick anymore.)
Title: Re: Wrinkled Clothing?
Post by: Bonny Pearl on May 17, 2009, 12:03:13 PM
Quote from: anne of oaktower on March 13, 2009, 06:18:03 PM
For those of you who choose to use it and don't know how you would live without it - did you know you can make your own?  Buy a cheap spray bottle fill it most of the way with water and add a couple of teaspoons/tablespoons of regular Downy fabric softener.  Spray clothes lightly, let dry, and you're good to go.  (Too bad I can't use that trick anymore.)

oooh i will have to try that little trick  :)