getting wrinkles out of garments for photoshoots

[licoricebabyandfabmama]

Sorry posted on the clothing forum,  but no responses and Im doing my shoot tonight.

I have some cotton jersey dresses to put up soon and im shooting them tonight but they have that typical jersey wrinkling from being in the package.   You know its the type of wrinkling that isnt offensive when you put the garment on to wear but on the mannequin for a close up shot it looks pretty shabby.     

How can I get some of the wrinkling out without ironing or anything that would go against its brand new with tags listing.

Maybe I could iron it on a really low heat but I just feel weird doing this and a bit scared and I guess i dont want to handle it too much other then putting it on the mannequin and then repackaging it.         Worst case scenario I guess i could get my hubby to photoshop the wrinkles out but I dont want him to have to spend too much time tweaking my ebay listing photos, pro bono lol.

[kopenhagen5]

It wouldn't be pro bono, you cook his dinner right? 😉 :^O

No seriously, I wouldn't touch the clothing, as you say it could impede the New with tags condition.

Other than photoshop, perhaps play with the lighting. Light from all directions, no shadows or perhaps they may look better in so much light.

[kopenhagen5]

 Should read - in not so much light. :8}

[annies_fancy_dress]

Taking a photo, there's nothing that can be done except iron it.

I think the lucky customer who gets the ironed one (that I used for a photo)should be appreciative.

[digital*ghost]

Those steamers are supposed to get wrinkles out of clothing (I don't have one, but they look like they work in the ads...)

Sometimes, depending on the fabric, I'll attach pegs to the hemline so that it weights it down enough to essentially pull the wrinkles straight, at least for the photo, but usually only for framed  close-ups as you can't really show the pegs in the image (i.e you have to cut out a small section of the hemline). 

Other times, if the fabric is light in colour, simply using the flash works a treat. 

[i-once-was-bump]

I don't sell new with tags clothing but I do use a garment steamer and they are quick and easy and probably would be good for touching up anything that will be too noticeable in photos

[thecatspjs]

Love my steamer & they are a great time-saver for most fabrics - although cotton can go a bit limp 

I steam and/or iron my new garments if wrinkles and creases are too obvious in photos. To date, I have not yet had an issue with a sale that could be at all linked to pressing a new garment.

Longer term, I would recommend investing in an iron-shoe (a teflon or similar material) cover that fits over the iron and saves loads of stress as it enables you to iron even the most delicate silk fabrics.

In the meantime, without an iron-shoe, I reckon use a low heat and put a thin fabric (ie handkerchief) between your garment and the iron, just in case those iron nasties (dirt, rust etc) suddenly decide to reveal themselves.

[licoricebabyandfabmama]

 Thanx everyone.   Yes eventually I should invest in a steamer, I know the retail stores use them.   We use lots of lights so everything shows.   I may try a low low heat ironing on them,  sure wish i had a steamer right now though.     

[thecatspjs]

Mmm .. just another thought, for a cotton blend garment, you could try popping the garment into the clothes dryer for 3 or 4 minutes until garment has "heated" up, and then take it out and hang straight onto a hanger and "hand-smooth" remaining creases out as it cools down. This can work quite well on light crinkles and crushing, though not so successful in removing deep creases.

[licoricebabyandfabmama]

hehe thanx,    but we dont have a dryer.