Allegra K Women's Knit Belted Round Neck Lantern Sleeves Casual Pleated Sweater Dresses Black Small

A: 1. First, Check the Care Label. Always start by checking the garment’s care tag for the recommended iron setting (usually "wool/synthetic" or low-medium heat, no high heat). If the label says "do not iron," use a steamer instead. 2. Prep the Dress & Iron. Lay the dress flat on an ironing board, then neatly align the pleats in their natural position (you can use pins or clips to hold them in place if needed). Place a thin pressing cloth (like a cotton towel or pillowcase) over the pleats to protect the knit fabric from direct heat. Set your iron to the lowest safe heat setting (typically the "wool" or "2-dot" setting). If using steam, ensure it’s safe for the fabric (avoid steam on acrylic knits). 3. Iron the Pleats Gently. Hold the iron just above the pleats first (about 1 inch away) and use steam to relax the fabric (skip direct contact for very delicate knits). If direct contact is needed, iron along the fold lines of the pleats (vertically), not across them. Apply light, even pressure—never press hard, as this can flatten the knit’s texture or stretch the fabric. Work in small sections, moving the iron slowly along each pleat. 4. Set the Pleats. After ironing, leave the dress flat on the board until it cools completely (this helps the pleats hold their shape). For best results, hang the dress immediately after cooling to avoid new wrinkles.