For skirts and pants, use a hanger with rubber-padded clips and hang at the waistband to let the garment hang at its full length. For items too large to hang, the pulling technique may not work. Try to avoid thin metal hangers as these may bend when put under stress.
Avoid areas like small nails on the wall or pressure rods for curtains, as these are susceptible to failing when put under stress.
Relax your wrinkles by alternating pulling from the top and bottom and from both sides. Do not hold a pull for too long. The exact amount of stress a leather piece can take depends on the garment, but avoid pulling for longer than three to five seconds at a time to be safe. Let the leather rest for another three to five seconds before you begin pulling again. Understand that this method is intended for small wrinkles, not for larger wrinkles or creases.
Steamers are a good all-purpose way to get wrinkles out of leather. They work for garments and shoes as well as larger items such as furniture.
Read over your steamer’s instructions and the manufacturer recommendations regarding heating times before you use the steamer on your leather.
If your leather objects are too large to hang, do not worry. The steam will still relax the leather enough for the wrinkles to settle.
If the wrinkles aren’t relaxing on their own after steaming, gently pull them to help relax them further. Do not apply too much steam at a time. This could damage the leather and possibly the seams of your piece. If you notice any moisture condensing on your leather because of the steam, take a clean, dry cloth and gently blot off the excess moisture.
If you have a means of monitoring temperature in your shower, keep the water at around 105 F (40. 5 C), the average temperature for a shower.
Try using a towel rack or a door knob as a place to hang your leather item. Leather is not intended to deal with large quantities of water. Keep your leather far enough from the shower that no water drops get on it. If you notice water condensing on the leather, gently blot it off with a clean, dry towel.
Do not let the bathroom cool completely. This will set the leather and stop you from smoothing out any remaining creases.
Allow the leather to cool on the flat surface before moving or wearing it. This helps set the smoothed leather and prevents re-wrinkling.
Empty the steam well from your iron before you begin, as well. This helps avoid spilling and potential water damage.
Make sure the covering is clean and dry. Wipe any paper off with a towel before use.
Never put the iron directly on leather. Move the covering as necessary for larger items or deeper wrinkles. Store or hang your leather item immediately after ironing if you do not intend on using it right away.
