How to Iron a Shirt

Hang the shirt from one shoulder over the narrow end of the ironing board. Iron the shoulder area. Repeat for the other shoulder.

Iron the cuffs Iron the collar and neckband flat until they are smooth and crisp. If necessary. Hold the collar taut with one hand as you iron.

Lay out one sleeve on the ironing board with the cuff opening up Lay out one sleeve on the ironing board with the cuff opening up. Fold the sleeve with the underarm seam on the edge of the fold and smooth out the sleeve. Iron the sleeve flat, but not the cuff. Use the point of the iron to press neatly around the cuff opening and any tucks where the sleeve joins the cuff. Turn the sleeve over and lightly iron the other side, if necessary. Repeat for the other sleeve. Keep the ironed sleeve out of the way to avoid wrinkling it.

Place one side of the shirt front opening on the narrow end of the ironing board. Iron the front edge to make it smooth and crisp.

Move the shirt around the board to iron the side, back, other side, and other front of the shirt. Use the point of the iron to press around buttons.

Touch up the collar if necessary Touch up the collar if necessary. To avoid wrinkling the shirt, lay the collar on the edge of the ironing board with the shirt hanging off the edge.

Now you’re finished! Don’t forget to hang up your shirt!!!!