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HOW TO IRON THE MOST COMMON
Ifirst of all, the iron dry or steam?
GARMENTS
Although dry irons are generally better in
terms of end results, steam irons areShirts: start with the collar, then the sleeves,
undoubtedly easier to use, since there is nocuffs and yoke (fitting the shoulder around the
need to moisten the fabric and this saves time. end of the board). Take care not to catch the tip
Ironing is considerably easier on a properof the iron in button holes. Button the shirt and
ironing board complete with sleeve-board. Airon the front again, then fold and give a final
sturdy, well-padded ironing board, positionedpress.
so as to leave plenty of space all around, is farFollow the same procedure for blouses, but hang
preferable to the kitchen table. Lastly, you willthem on clothes hangers instead of folding.
need a water spray, two cloths of differentPleated skirts: flatten down the pleats and iron
thicknesses, spray starch and clothes hangers. them on the reverse side, turning the skirt around
over the end of the board.
To iron correctly, first press garments with theTrousers: bring together any tucks or pleats;
iron (without leaning hard!) to give shape, thenusing a cloth, iron one leg at a time. Place the
smooth with a "backwards and forwards"legs one on top of the other and iron the outside
movement. As a rule, start from the seams, thenof each one, pressing firmly.
do the tucks or pleats, then the sleeves andJackets: start with the sleeves, then the back,
collar, leaving the flat areas until last.the front and last of all the collar. Use a damp
cloth.
Sheets and curtains: these are easier ironed if
FOR IRONING TOO, CARE LABELS
folded carefully beforehand, at least once, to re-GIVE CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS.
duce the width.
Always read the label, and in its absence, observe
these rules:
Cotton and linen: iron while damp using a hot
iron
Wool: use steam, or place a damp cloth between
the garment and a dry iron;
Silk: iron damp and on the reverse side using a
cool iron or else place a sheet of tissue paper
between the fabric and the iron.
Synthetics: if they need ironing, dry-iron on the
reverse side using a cool setting.
Velvet: always iron on the reverse side. |
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