Ok..you've made that huge investment in a once-in-a-lifetime girls Christening Gown. We all know that now, more than ever, you want to protect your investment. You have watched,with pride, as your daughter or granddaughter was christened in a beautiful beaded and sequined dress. You have pictures to remember that day, but you want more. There are some simple steps to follow that will help you care and preserve that dress to pass on to your grandchildren, great grandchildren and so on.
Step 1...Have the dress professionally cleaned as soon as possible to remove any food, drinks or body oils. The longer these things are left on the gown, the harder it is to remove them later. Be sure that any sequins or beads on the dress can survive the cleaning process.
Step2..Stuff bodices and curved areas of the dress with acid-free white tissue paper. This will prevent these areas from becoming creased over time.
Step3..Fold the dress carefully and wrap it entirely, using the same acid-free tissue paper that was used to stuff the curved areas.
Step4...Place the dress in an acid-free, archival safe cardboard box or bag. Sophia's Style offers a great preservation bag that will fit this purpose perfectly.
Step5..Keep the dress stored in a cool, dry location. Dampness and heat can ruin the dress over time.
Remember to pass on these instructions when you pass on the dress. These steps will need to be repeated at each wearing. This small investment of time will help preserve your girls Christening gown or special outfit for generations to come.