Pink Gingham Inclusive Fairytale Princess Hand Smocked Hand Embroidered Ruffle Lunch Kit Bag

To protect your clothes from being damaged and preserve their heirloom quality, please follow the care instructions below. Our hand-smocked garments are crafted with delicate embroidery and fine stitching, so proper care will keep them soft, vibrant, and beautiful for years to come.

Use a Dye Trapping Sheet: Always add a Shout Color Catcher sheet (or similar dye-trapping sheet) into the wash. It acts as a magnet for loose dye floating in the water before it can settle into the light background fabric.

Cold Water Only: Heat loosens set dyes in cotton embroidery floss. Wash in cold water only using the delicate or hand-wash cycle, or wash gently by hand in a sink.

Bleach-Free Detergent: Choose a gentle, mild detergent. Avoid harsh stain removers, optical brighteners, or bleach directly on or near the smocking plate.

Never Soak or Leave Wet: This is where most color bleeds happen. Do not let smocked items sit in a wet sink or damp inside the washing machine drum. The moment the cycle ends, remove the garment immediately.

Air Dry Immediately: Lay the garment flat on a clean, dry white towel or hang it to dry away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Do not tumble dry in hot heat.

Dry Clean Optional: While following these washing steps is recommended, professional dry cleaning is also safe for this garment.