"Thanks!" to SC Crew who was kind enough to not only let us know that J.Crew was featured in an article from Martha Stewart Living Magazine, but also scanned the image for us to view! :)The article (click here for larger image to read) showcases the Victoria Ruffle Shirts (Item 99694; Regular $89.50, now $49.99). It discusses how "detailed blouses can be ironed", with the following advice:
As with any shirt, work in sections: collar, cuffs, sleeves, back, and then front. Ruffles and pleats can be ironed to give them a crisp finish. Press the nose of the iron into the top of the father, flattening and pressing small portions as you work downward. Embellishments such as rhinestones and embroidery should be ironed on the wrong side atop a clean, terry-cloth towel. If these additions are glued on rather than sewn, make sure to avoid ironing the adhesive, even if you're working from the wrong side.
In a previous post (refer to "J.Crew Dry Clean Items {how do you care for them?}", I mentioned using Dryel for the Victoria Ruffle Shirt. I found that after a few instances (three or four times), the pleats lost the original crisp & tight shape. The result is the Victoria has more of a "free form" shape (similar to the image on the left of the Victoria Ruffle Cami) around the collar- which is not a bad look. I have not taken the shirts to a dry cleaner, since I am not sure they would be able to re-create the original pleats (considering how small they are).What are your ironing methods for J.Crew items, especially detailed items (like the Victoria Ruffle Shirt)? Have you tried alternative methods (e.g. hand washing, Dryel)? If so, please share with us your results. Also, if you have used a dry cleaner for items, like the Victoria Ruffle Shirt, what were the results? :)
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