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. If the shirt has buttons, unbutton them.

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

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

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

5. Working down from the underarm, iron the sleeves.

6. Open the cuffs and iron them flat.

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

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. 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. 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. 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.