Instructions for Ironing a Shirt
Let this be the last time you walk out of your house with a wrinkly shirt on. You can't expect to be taken seriously by the world if you don't even show concern for your personal appearance. So take 10 extra minutes out of your schedule before you leave in the morning or before you lay your head down at night to iron your shirt properly, and keep these quick and simple tips in mind. Does this Spark an idea?
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Tips
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Spray a formal or button-down shirt with a spray starch before ironing to help keep the shirt stiff and wrinkle free. Don't forget to add water to your steam iron every time you use it.
Tips
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Always use an ironing board when ironing a shirt to avoid leaving wrinkles in the fabric and to protect your other surfaces. If you are ironing a button-down shirt, place the inside sleeve of the shirt into the triangular corner of your ironing board and pull it down as far as it will go. This is one of the most difficult parts of the shirt to iron properly.
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If you have a shirt with a printed design, flip it inside out before ironing.
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When ironing the collar of a button down shirt, first unfold it to iron the back flap, then fold it back naturally to iron a solid crease in the collar.
Considerations
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Use the tip of the iron to iron between buttons.
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Iron silk and synthetic shirts on the lowest setting to protect the fabric from burning.
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Iron wool and cotton shirts on the highest setting as these are the thickest and most difficult fabrics to iron.
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