How to Press a Ballet Tutu

You have just gotten home from ballet class and your daughter is bouncing with joy because her beautiful new costume for the recital is finally here. As you open the bag, her excitement grows and her eyes get wide. Then you pull it out of the bag and think, "Oh no. It looks awful." The beautiful tutu is a crinkled-up mess, and you have no idea how to fix it. This is how most tutus arrive. The most important thing is to put the iron down. Tutus are not "pressed" with an iron but rather with water.

Things You'll Need

• Skirt hanger with clips

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Wet the tutu. In a bathtub or large sink, run warm water over the tutu until the entire garment is completely soaked with water.

   • 2

     Gently shake the tutu to get rid of excess water.

   • 3

     Using the skirt hanger, hang the tutu upside down to dry. The water will weigh the material down and pull out the crinkles while still allowing the tutu to drape properly.