How To Iron Long Or Short Sleeve Shirts, Men Or Women, Nuances For Different Materials

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-17 22:26

How to iron long and short sleeved shirts

There are hardly many people for whom ironing shirts is a favorite pastime. Meanwhile, this, such a familiar and necessary wardrobe item can tell a lot about its owner, because they are greeted by clothes. A person in a wrinkled or ineptly ironed shirt, especially with a long sleeve, often arouses mistrust, and as a specialist - negligence in clothes is involuntarily associated with negligence in work. To prevent this from happening, it is useful to learn how to quickly and correctly stroke them.

Content

• 1 Where to start

  • 1.1 Heating modes of the iron

    1.1.1 Table of ironing modes for different types of fabrics

  • 1.2 What you need

    1.2.1 Necessary accessories for successful ironing - gallery

  • 1.3 Preparing the shirt for ironing

• 2 Correct ironing of various types of shirts with long and short sleeves

  • 2.1 Men's shirts

    • 2.1.1 Stage 1 - Collar
    • 2.1.2 Stage 2 - Sleeves
    • 2.1.3 Stage 3 - Shoulders and yoke
    • 2.1.4 Stage 4 - Shelves and Backrest
    • 2.1.5 Video instructions for the ideal ironing of a men's long sleeve shirt
    • 2.1.6 How to iron a short sleeve shirt: video
  • 2.2 Polo
  • 2.3 Stretch
  • 2.4 White
  • 2.5 Woolen and semi-woolen

• 3 How to iron shirts

  • 3.1 Ironing devices

    • 3.1.1 Iron
    • 3.1.2 Steam generator
    • 3.1.3 Steamer
    • 3.1.4 Steam dummy

  • 3.2 How to iron a shirt without an iron

    • 3.2.1 Method 1
    • 3.2.2 Method 2
    • 3.2.3 Method 3
    • 3.2.4 Method 4
    • 3.2.5 How to smooth fabric without iron - video

  • 3.3 A few useful tips and nuances of proper ironing

    3.3.1 Workshop with comments on ironing a men's shirt - video

Where to begin

So, before you is a heap of shirts that need to be given a flawless look.

1. Before you start ironing, they, of course, need to be washed. Never iron a worn shirt, even if it was only worn once and looks clean to you. Invisible dirt and stains after ironing will firmly weld to the fabric and it will be difficult to get rid of them.
2. When washing, use the "easy iron" function, this will simplify your task.
3. Do not dry the clothes completely, a slightly damp cloth is easier to smooth out.

4. Examine the product label to determine the composition of the fabric. As a rule, it also contains recommendations for care, this will help to set the correct temperature on the iron.

   

   A label on the shirt will tell you about the composition of the fabric and help you decide on the ironing mode

Iron heating modes

Modern irons are equipped with a temperature controller. Ironing modes on them are indicated by dots, some additionally indicate the type of fabric.

• one point corresponds to temperatures up to 110 ⁰ С;
• two points - up to 150 ⁰ С;
• three points - up to 200 ⁰ С.

Ironing mode table for different types of fabrics

the cloth	Temperature (0C)	Steam	Iron pressure	Features:
Cotton	140-170	wet	strong	needs moisturizing
Cotton with polyester	110	a small amount of	common	ironed like polyester, cotton
Silk	60-80	do not use	common	iron with a dry iron through a damp cloth (not cheesecloth), do not moisten
Chiffon	60-80	no	lung	through a damp cloth, do not use a spray bottle - stains may remain
Polyester	60-80	no	lung	low ironing temperature, the fiber melts
Viscose	120	Little	common	do not moisten, so as not to leave stains, iron slightly damp inside or through the fabric
Crumpled cotton	110	no	common	depends on the composition of the fabric
Wool	110-120	steaming	lung	through a damp cotton cloth, steam embossed items
Linen	180-200	lot	strong	iron from the inside out, use a spray bottle
Cotton with linen	180	lot	strong	like cotton, linen
Jersey	minimum or medium, depending on the fiber composition	ferry upright	light, do not press	in the direction of the loops from the seamy side

If the label is lost and you do not know the composition of the fabric, set the minimum temperature, gradually increasing it, until the fabric begins to flatten. Add gradually. As soon as you feel that the iron begins to slip worse, lower the temperature and let the appliance cool down.

Prepare everything you need for ironing.

What is needed

• iron;
• ironing board or table covered with a thick cloth;
• attachment for ironing sleeves;
• spray;
• some items will need mesh or fabric.

Essential accessories for successful ironing - gallery

The steam function of the iron makes ironing much easier

Ironing board - a convenient device for ironing things

It is much easier to iron the sleeves with the arm sleeve

A spray bottle is necessary to moisturize dry tissue

Preparing a shirt for ironing

1. If the shirt is dry, sprinkle it with water from a spray bottle and put it in a bag for 20 minutes, or wrap it in a damp towel.

2. In men's shirts, the ends of the collar are often reinforced with plastic clips located in small pockets. Take them out if you haven't done so before washing.

   

   Remove the clips from the collar before ironing

3. Unbutton all buttons, including the sleeves.

4. Set the required temperature on the regulator of the iron and plug the appliance into an outlet.

   

   Set the temperature to suit the type of fabric

Having prepared everything you need, start ironing.

Correct ironing of different types of shirts with long and short sleeves

The most difficult thing, perhaps, is ironing men's shirts. Having learned this wisdom, it will not be difficult to cope with other shirts.

Shirts for men

There are different opinions about the ironing procedure. The general rule is that small and double parts are ironed first.

Professionals advise starting with the collar.

First, small and double parts are ironed, you should start with the collar

Stage 1 - Collar

1. Lay the collar out on the ironing surface, wrong side up. Iron lightly, working from the corners to the center to avoid creasing on one side. Carefully sew the fabric around the stand button and buttonhole.

   

   The wrong side of the collar is ironed first, then the front

2. Flip over and iron the part from the right side. Do not forget to iron the stand, for convenience, place it along the edge of the board. If the fabric does not smooth out properly, use the steam function.
3. Turn the collar over again with the wrong side up, insert the clips, bend the collar 4-5 mm above the line of connection with the stand, lightly press. This will prevent the collar from puckering.

When finished with the collar, move on to the sleeves.

Stage 2 - Sleeves

When ironing sleeves, also start with double details - cuffs.

1. Fold out the cuffs, wrong side up, ironing from corners to center. Unlike the front side, the back side is not reinforced with an additional layer of fabric, therefore it wrinkles slightly. To avoid creases from excess fabric, it should be ironed towards the center.

   

   Start ironing the cuffs from the inside out

2. Turn the cuff over and repeat sewing from the right side, bypassing the buttons. Pay particular attention to the connecting seam of the sleeve cuff. Iron firmly for double parts for best results.
3. Cuffs for cufflinks are ironed on both sides, then bent, aligning the loops and ironing the edge.
4. Fold out the sleeve so that the seam is on top in the middle. Iron, pulling slightly and being careful not to make “arrows” around the edges. Iron the lower part, not reaching the cuff a few centimeters.

5. Taking the collar and cuff, turn the sleeve and iron the side surface, also not reaching a few centimeters to the cuff. Do not iron the seams of the armholes, they will be processed later.

   

   Fold the sleeve over the seam and iron on both sides

6. Flip the sleeve over again and skip the center section. If there are folds on the sleeve, iron them with the tip of the iron until it stops.

7. Turn the sleeve over again so that the clasp is on top. Now you need a sleeveless sleeve - a small ironing board for sleeves. Slip the sleeve over it, cuff first, and iron it and the adjacent part of the sleeve. If there is no undersleeve, a thick cloth roller or towel will do.

   

   It is convenient to iron the sleeves of the shirt with the help of the sleeve

8. Press the fold two centimeters from the cuff, pulling the sleeve slightly from the side of the armhole.
9. Press the fastener strip on both sides. Fasten a button on it and iron the junction of the planks.
10. Repeat all steps on the second sleeve.

Stage 3 - Shoulders and Yoke

1. Place the shirt on the narrow end with the collar towards the board. Straighten the fabric to avoid kinking.

   

   Lay the shirt out on the narrow side of the ironing board

2. Iron the shoulders and yoke, keeping the iron parallel to the collar.
3. Iron the seams of the collar-to-shirt connection and armholes.

Stage 4 - Shelves and back

1. Taking the collar and the edge of the shelf, lay the shelf on the board, shoulder to its narrow part. First, the shelf with buttons is ironed. On some shirts, the placket is pre-ironed from the inside out.

   

   The front with buttons is processed first

2. Use your nose to iron the spaces between the buttons, being careful not to touch them so as not to melt. Move from bottom to top.

   

   We iron the gaps between the buttons, trying not to touch them

3. We iron the seam near the collar and move down, with the blunt side of the sole in front. This is done in order to slightly stretch the fabric and straighten any “waves” on the bar.
4. Move the shirt so that the side seam of the armhole is on the board, iron it.

5. While moving the shirt, iron the side seam and back sequentially, paying attention to the seams of the armhole and yoke. Tighten the seams slightly if necessary for better smoothing.

   

   Smoothing the back, paying special attention to the fold

6. Iron the left shelf last.

   

   Last of all, iron the shelf with loops

Hang the pressed shirt immediately on a hanger and close the top button so that it does not wrinkle. Do not put on your clothes right away, let it cool down and “rest” a little, otherwise the thing will be quickly remembered.

Video instructions for the perfect ironing of a men's long sleeve shirt

Shirts with short sleeves are ironed in the same way. The sleeve is pulled over the narrow edge of the board or undersleeve and ironed from all sides. Instead of a sleeve, you can use a rolling pin wrapped in a towel, or a roller made of tightly rolled fabric.

How to iron a short sleeve shirt: video

Remember to smooth out the “arrows” on the sleeves. This method is suitable for ironing both on the board and on the table.

Polo

The polo shirt is designed for leisure and sports. It has a short closure, a stand-up collar and short sleeves. It is made of knitted fabric, so it stretches and loses its shape over time. Let's consider how to iron it correctly.

Polo shirt - sportswear and leisurewear

1. Turn the shirt out. To prevent it from fading, iron the polo inside out.

   

   Turn the polo inside out

2. Ironing on a polo board is easy. Pull it over the board and iron the side seams in sequence, front and back, turning the shirt along the axis.
3. Then iron the sleeves by pulling them over the armband. Pay attention to the seams of the armhole.
4. To maintain the shape of the collar, it is recommended to spray it with a spray containing starch. Do this from the wrong side so that no white marks remain on the fabric. Iron the placket, the collar from the inside, then from the front.
5. Bend the collar to the line of the collar and iron.

Ironing on the table is performed according to a different algorithm.

1. Spread the product on the board with the back up and fold in half along the fastener, it should be outside. Straighten all the folds and iron in front: first one half, then the other.

   

   Fold the shirt in half lengthways, zip out

2. Unfold and iron the center line of the front. Iron the side seams as you turn the shirt.

3. Flip the polo over and iron the back.

   

   Lay the shirt zip down and iron the back

4. Lay the sleeve seam up and iron, then turn over and iron the outside.
5. Fold the sleeve over the seam and finish the sides.
6. Iron the collar and clasp as in the previous case.

T-shirts are ironed in the same way, the absence of a collar simplifies the task.

Stretch

Stretch is not a fabric, but its property. This prefix means that the fabric has great stretch and the ability to return to its original shape. This is achieved by adding a special thread that gives elasticity.

The high percentage of elastic fiber reduces the wrinkle of the fabric, products made of it do not require ironing.

When ironing stretch products, it is important to know the composition of the fiber. If it is unknown, set the synthetic mode.

White

The ironing of this item is no different from shirts of other colors, except for one thing: the slightest dirt is noticeable on the white fabric. For a good result, the soleplate of the iron must be perfectly clean. Run the iron over a clean cloth several times to make sure nothing is sticking to it, otherwise stains will remain on the white cloth.

Use distilled or purified water to moisturize. Make sure the ironing board cover is clean; if ironing on a table, use a white sheet.

Set the temperature correctly to avoid scorching the fabric.

Woolen and semi-woolen

Such things are ironed through a damp cloth or steamed in an upright position. Products with a relief texture are processed from the seamy side.

How to iron shirts

Ten years ago, this question was not raised - there was no alternative to the iron. Now there are household appliances that can handle ironing as well as an iron, and sometimes even better.

Ironing devices

• iron;
• steam generator;
• steamer;
• ironing robot-steam dummy.

Iron

The most important detail of the iron is the sole. The quality, material of manufacture and coating of the sole depends on how easily it will slide on the fabric. This means how high-quality the ironing result will be.

The better the iron bottom glides, the better the ironing.

Modern irons are equipped with a thermostat that allows you to iron things at the optimum temperature, a steam function and a sprinkler.

Steam generator

This is the same iron, only more powerful than the usual one and equipped with a constant steam function. The power of the steam jet of this device is much higher than a conventional iron, due to which it easily smoothes any fabric.

The steam output of a steam generator is much higher than that of an iron

If the use of steam is permissible for the fabric, then this device is a godsend for the hostess.

Steamer

This is a device for smoothing fabrics with a stream of hot steam. The steamer is not an iron and does not completely replace it. It is good for them to freshen things, smooth out wrinkles after storage, get rid of the smell of tobacco.

With the steamer, you can iron things in an upright position by hanging them on a hanger

The advantages of the steamer include the ability to iron things in a vertical position.

Steam dummy

It is an inflatable mannequin for drying and ironing men's shirts and jackets. The thing is convenient, but the price is considerable, and it is difficult to buy it. Therefore, it is mentioned here for the general picture.

The ironing robot-steam dummy will dry and smooth any shirt without any problems

It happens that the device has broken down, the power supply is suddenly cut off, or you are far from the benefits of civilization, but you need to maintain your reputation.

How to iron a shirt without an iron

There are some tricks you can use to make your shirt look presentable.

Method 1

Minor wrinkles can be removed by wetting your hands with water and rubbing them over the fabric. Do it in a sharp motion from top to bottom. Then shake the product vigorously and let it dry. It is important that hands and water are clean, otherwise marks will remain.

This method works well on linen.

Method 2

Hang shirts made of silk, chiffon, synthetic fibers on a hanger in the bathroom and turn on the hot water, directing the stream from the bottom up. Be careful not to splash onto the fabric.

After a while, the steam will smooth out the wrinkles.

Method 3

Moisten your shirt with a spray bottle and … put it on yourself. The tension and your warmth will smooth the fabric.

Method 4

Prepare a mixture of water, vinegar and fabric softener in equal proportions. Pour liquid into a spray bottle and spray the wrinkled product - the creases will be smoothed out.

This method is suitable even for white clothes, the composition will not leave stains. It won't work for synthetics.

How to smooth fabric without an iron - video

A few useful tips and nuances of proper ironing

1. Men's shirts are always ironed on the front side.
2. Dark shirts should be ironed from the inside out, so that there are no weasels from the iron on the front.
3. It happens that despite all the efforts, the shirt cannot be smoothed. Steam will not help in this case, the fabric must be moistened and ironed with strong iron pressure. The heavier the iron, the better the result will be.
4. In cases where the fabric is difficult to iron, dampening with water and conditioner or spray starch will help.
5. If the shirt has darts, iron them on the wrong side first. The vertical darts are smoothed towards each other.
6. An embroidery or print on a shirt or T-shirt is ironed from the inside out. Place a sheet of paper under the drawing to prevent it from being printed on the ironing board.
7. To make the shirts easier to iron, dry them on a hanger and iron them slightly damp. Do not twist shirts or tumble dry them.
8. Store jersey shirts rolled up so they won't wrinkle.
9. Do not leave ironed shirts on the table or ironing board, they may wrinkle. Hang on a coat hanger and let cool, then place in the wardrobe.

Workshop with comments on ironing a men's shirt - video

There is no limit to perfection, but you must strive for it. Once you have mastered the art of ironing your shirt properly, you will be one step closer to the ideal. And, perhaps, you will fall in love with this difficult, but so necessary work.