How to Iron Pants

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

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

1. If the pants have cuffs, unfold them and remove any loose dirt.
2. Pull out the pockets.
3. Lay the pants on the ironing board, zipper side facing up.
4. Iron the zipper fold first.
5. Iron the left side of the pants from the waistband to the knees. Repeat on the right side.
6. Lay the leg seams together and fold the pants the long way. Fold back the top leg. Iron the inside of the lower leg, then turn and iron the outside.
7. Repeat with the other leg.
8. Iron the two legs--that is, all four sides--together at one time.
9. If the pants are made of wool or silk, iron them 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 pants contain sequins, beads or metallic fabric, lay them on a towel to create a softer surface, and iron on a low setting.
11. If the pants are made of velvet, use a steamer. If you don't have a steamer or steaming iron, hang the pants in the bathroom while a hot shower runs.

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