How to Iron a Shirt

Tired of iron-shaped burns ruining your shirts, not to mention any chance of a second date? Well, with these simple steps, your shirts will remain impeccably pressed and burn free.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Iron
• Ironing board
• Towel
• Paper bag
• Steamer

1. 1

   If the shirt has buttons, unbutton them.

2. 2

   Lay the shirt down flat on an ironing board, chest side facing up.

3. 3

   Start at the point of the collar and work your way toward the middle.

4. 4

   Iron the yoke by placing one shoulder over the narrow end of the ironing board. Repeat with the other shoulder.

5. 5

   Working down from the underarm, iron the sleeves.

6. 6

   Open the cuffs and iron them flat.

7. 7

   Slip the shirt over the wide end of the board and iron the back.

8. 8

   Iron the front of the shirt, one half at a time. If the shirt doesn't open in the front, slip it over the board before ironing the front.

9. 9

   If the shirt is made of silk, wool or lace, iron it inside out. Lift and lower the iron instead of using a back-and-forth movement. Place a paper bag or tissue paper under folds or seams to prevent imprinting inside detail.

10. 10

    If the shirt contains sequins, beads or metallic fabric, lay it on a towel to create a softer surface, and iron on a low setting.

11. 11

    If the shirt is made of velvet, use a steamer. If you don't have a steamer or steaming iron, hang the shirt in the bathroom while a hot shower runs.