The Last Stitch | No More Wrinkles: Learn How To Iron A Crisp Shirt @Thelaststitch | Uploaded September 2020 | Updated October 2024, 16 hours ago.
Want to learn the best way to iron a dress shirt or a blouse? Then use this simple 7-step technique for optimal results.
Order
1. Collar
2. Cuffs
3. Yoke
4. Sleeves
5. Front pieces
6. Back piece
7. Cool on the hanger
3 tips for great ironing
Moisture. If you don't have a steam iron spray the shirt, roll it like a bundle and let it sit for a bit
Start with the smallest areas, such as cuffs and collar and finish with the largest area, ie the front the back. This prevents the shirt from getting wrinkled again while you are ironing
Use long smooth movements to iron a shirt, with a firm hand. Don’t rub the iron back and forth, as this won’t remove the wrinkles as effectively. Also, apply the most pressure on the back of the iron. If you put pressure on the tip of the iron, you run the risk of creating those annoying ironing creases that can be hard to get rid off.
Collar
Fold up the collar. Start ironing from the reverse side, over the collar and the collar stand. Glide the iron slowly from one side to the other, press fairly firmly using long motion, don't rub back and forth.
Turn the shirt and iron from the right side to smooth out any remaining wrinkle by ironing in a downward motion.
Cuffs
Button up the cuffs and lay them flat on the iron board. Start from the inside and don’t iron over the buttons, instead of iron around them. Turn the shirt over and smooth out any remaining wrinkles.
Yoke
Place the yoke on the edge of the ironing board, with the reverse side facing up. Start from the top of the yoke and iron downwards
Sleeves
The sleeves are a bit tricky since you have to iron over two layers of fabric, which can lead to new wrinkles while you are ironing. Either use a sleeve ironing board and iron on the to round, which will also prevent the fold crease. If using a regular board, make sure both fabric layers of fabric are smoothed out before you iron over them.
Place the shirt on the board and fold the sleeve so that the crease will form from the shoulder point. If there is a permanent sleeve crease on the shirt, make sure the sleeve is folded along that crease before you start ironing.
Stretch the sleeves and smooth out both layers with your hands to prevent creases from forming.
From the reverse side, start from the top of the sleeve and iron downwards, checking that both layers are still smooth so that you don't create any new wrinkles. Press to set the folds around the cuff area. Turn the shirt over and iron away any remaining wrinkles.
Front
Start with the button placket. Before ironing stretch the area out, to make sure it lies flat. Then from the reverse side, iron around the button, not over them, since this can leave a mark on the fabric. Then move on the remaining part of the front piece. Turn and smooth out the area if needed.
Then repeat the process on the other front piece.
The back
Finish off by ironing the back. Start below the yoke, press to set the folds, and slowly iron downwards towards the hem, using smooth long movements, with a firm hand.
Place the shirt on a hanger and let it hang for at least 10 minutes, ideally more to let it dry and cool before putting it on. This will prevent it from getting wrinkled again.
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Want to learn the best way to iron a dress shirt or a blouse? Then use this simple 7-step technique for optimal results.
Order
1. Collar
2. Cuffs
3. Yoke
4. Sleeves
5. Front pieces
6. Back piece
7. Cool on the hanger
3 tips for great ironing
Moisture. If you don't have a steam iron spray the shirt, roll it like a bundle and let it sit for a bit
Start with the smallest areas, such as cuffs and collar and finish with the largest area, ie the front the back. This prevents the shirt from getting wrinkled again while you are ironing
Use long smooth movements to iron a shirt, with a firm hand. Don’t rub the iron back and forth, as this won’t remove the wrinkles as effectively. Also, apply the most pressure on the back of the iron. If you put pressure on the tip of the iron, you run the risk of creating those annoying ironing creases that can be hard to get rid off.
Collar
Fold up the collar. Start ironing from the reverse side, over the collar and the collar stand. Glide the iron slowly from one side to the other, press fairly firmly using long motion, don't rub back and forth.
Turn the shirt and iron from the right side to smooth out any remaining wrinkle by ironing in a downward motion.
Cuffs
Button up the cuffs and lay them flat on the iron board. Start from the inside and don’t iron over the buttons, instead of iron around them. Turn the shirt over and smooth out any remaining wrinkles.
Yoke
Place the yoke on the edge of the ironing board, with the reverse side facing up. Start from the top of the yoke and iron downwards
Sleeves
The sleeves are a bit tricky since you have to iron over two layers of fabric, which can lead to new wrinkles while you are ironing. Either use a sleeve ironing board and iron on the to round, which will also prevent the fold crease. If using a regular board, make sure both fabric layers of fabric are smoothed out before you iron over them.
Place the shirt on the board and fold the sleeve so that the crease will form from the shoulder point. If there is a permanent sleeve crease on the shirt, make sure the sleeve is folded along that crease before you start ironing.
Stretch the sleeves and smooth out both layers with your hands to prevent creases from forming.
From the reverse side, start from the top of the sleeve and iron downwards, checking that both layers are still smooth so that you don't create any new wrinkles. Press to set the folds around the cuff area. Turn the shirt over and iron away any remaining wrinkles.
Front
Start with the button placket. Before ironing stretch the area out, to make sure it lies flat. Then from the reverse side, iron around the button, not over them, since this can leave a mark on the fabric. Then move on the remaining part of the front piece. Turn and smooth out the area if needed.
Then repeat the process on the other front piece.
The back
Finish off by ironing the back. Start below the yoke, press to set the folds, and slowly iron downwards towards the hem, using smooth long movements, with a firm hand.
Place the shirt on a hanger and let it hang for at least 10 minutes, ideally more to let it dry and cool before putting it on. This will prevent it from getting wrinkled again.
✂️ Shop my sewing books and patterns
shop.thelaststitch.com
📘 Order my latest book Master the Coverstitch Machine
thelaststitch.com/master-the-coverstitch-book
🏃♀️ Get my book Sewing Activewear
thelaststitch.com/sewingactivewear
✂️ Shop my favourite sewing tools
amazon.com/shop/thelaststitch
Sign up to get a quick guide to the best sewing machine stretch seams
thelaststitch.com/knit-sewing-machine-stitches
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