Body- Put the sleeves together and fold the shirt in half. Place it at the back of the
ironing board away from you, extending the sleeves behind the board on the right.
Bring the shirt front with the buttons forward first. With your right hand, hold
the collar so that the curved edge of the neck opening is flat against the ironing
board. Do not release the collar until you have lowered the pressing plate. Press.
Keep pulling the shirt forward until you have worked the whole way around.
Collar- Place the collar on the board, spray and press. Fold the collar in half, spray
then press.
Shirt Tail- Button the garment and place the shirt tail squarely on the ironing
board. Press. Hang the shirt on a hanger, or fold it. It is a good idea to let it cool
before folding. Use the ironing cushion to retouch any areas.
Hint: Use this same procedure on other fitted garments such as blouses, fitted
shirts, jackets, etc.
T-SHIRT
Place t-shirt flat on the ironing board. Depending on the shape, begin with the
sleeves.
Note: If your t-shirt has rhinestones or an application on it, press with the deco-
rated side face down on the board or turn it inside out.
PLEATED SKIRT
Place the pressing cushion under the waistband and press. Rotate skirt until the
entire waistband is pressed.
Slip the skirt over the board. Arrange the pleats. Press. Pleats may need to be
pinned to the ironing board cover. Do not use plastic head pins when using the
press. Rotate the skirt until all pleats are pressed.
JACKET
Sleeves without creases- Fold the sleeve on the seam line and place the seam
line flat on the board. Allow the top edge of the sleeve to hang off the edge of the
board. Press.
Lapels- Place lapels flat, diagonally on the ironing board. Press. Use the ironing
cushion if needed.
TIES AND RIBBONS
Place the tie lengthwise on the board. Press. You can also place them horizontally
on the board and close the press then pull the tie or ribbon through it.
EMBROIDERY ITEMS
Place the garment face down on the ironing board to reduce wear and prevent
damage.
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