SandyEm:
1. There is a lot of fabric! The hem circumference is nearly 4m. It has to be safely nestled in tissue and folded carefully to fit in to the textile box.
SandyEm:
3. The chest is tiny. To not overpack, I have wrapped a thin dacron rectangle in tissue & placed in to support the chest. Neck & shoulders supported by a continuous tissue roll
SandyEm:
4. The arms are gently padded out. Do not over pack, just until they are comfortable. Over packing with tissue can lead to strain on seams.
SandyEm:
6. Using another roll, I've rolled the gowns volumous lower halves each side towards the centre, just firm enough to safely support & enable the gown to fit in the box
SandyEm:
5. Roll tissue and place at side seams and up along the waist and chest area for support. Then fold the fronts back to sit naturally.
SandyEm:
8. for the most part in the box and supported. The lower section having to be folded but needing support in the centre.