How Do You Care For Sequined Costumes?
Every parent knows how expensive their child’s hobbies can be. Few are quite as expensive as pageants or dance classes. Aside from the training and coaching, the costumes cost a very pretty penny; knowing how to properly care for them can save you a lot of much-needed money. Turn heavily beaded or sequined pieces inside out before washing. Also, button and zip them completely to avoid tears, loose beads and warping of the overall shape of the garment. **For headpieces or seperate, smaller clothing items, place them in a pillowcase or net bag before putting them in the wash. Machine washable items should only be washed on the gentle cycle in cold water with a mild detergent; this cycle should only last 2 to 3 minutes. *For knit pieces, add some hair conditioner to the rinse cycle to avoid knotting and snags. For spills or small stains on ‘spot clean only’ items, gently wipe over the stain with club soda and dry with a blow dryer to avoid a ring around the spot. Always hang or lay the it
