"wandering" pleats

[Jimmy Carbomb]

This is why I like to steam my kilts. It allows you to put your hand on the under-side while steaming (with the provided mitt, or an oven mitt), and you're able to manipulate the pleats back into the correct position on ANY material. The more I wear the kilts and beat the material to a pulp... the more they need special care. That means attention to the details that only a hanging steam ironing can do.

Straight ironing can actually damage material when it's not done properly. I just chose to use the method of cleaning and maintenance that my teachers have used for years.;)

[pdcorlis]

Jimmy

I've seen two styles of steamers - a smallish one that sits on the floor with a hose - and a smaller (even cheaper) hand held steamer. Will the hand held steamer work or do you need one with more "oomph?"

Thanks!

[GlassMan]

I bought the type that sits on the floor and has a big pole that comes out the top and a place to hang the kilt or shirt or whatever at the top of the pole. Then a hose and steamer head comes out of the base. I paid only $29 for it at Home Depot and it works great.

I found out about it in another thread. The manufacturer is Evenstar. :smile: