How to iron trousers with and without arrows

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Simple instructions will help you always look neat.

What to do before ironing

1. Check the label

Make sure the pants can be ironed.

The product can be ironed

The product cannot be ironed

The product must not be steamed

2. Wash your pants

They must be clean, because under the influence of high temperature, any stain can stick into the fabric and it will be impossible to remove it.

3. Prepare a spray bottle of water

To smooth out wrinkles, they need to be sprayed.

4. Take a clean towel

After ironing, a shine may appear on the trousers, which should not be. To avoid this, place a damp towel between the product and the iron. It can also help get rid of stubborn wrinkles if you don't have a spray bottle.

5. Place the ironing board

It is best to iron your trousers on her.

What temperature to choose

As a rule, any product has a care label. A special symbol will tell you how much you need to heat the iron so as not to spoil anything.

Iron at low temperature (up to 110 ° С)

Iron at medium temperature (up to 150 ° С)

Iron at high temperature (up to 200 ° С)

If there is no label, consider the type of fabric:

• Cotton - 180-220 ° C;
• Linen - 215-240 ° C;
• Viscose - 150-180 ° C;
• Wool - 160-170 ° C;
• Polyester - 140-155 ° C;
• Silk - 140-165 ° C;
• Mixed - choose the temperature according to the type of fabric for which it is lower.

How to iron

Install the ironing board conveniently. Fill the water tank in the iron (you may need steam), select the desired temperature and leave the iron to heat up.

Start with pockets

Pockets can be made of thin fabric, which requires a lower temperature. Turn them inside out and place them on the board so that the pant leg out of the way.

Iron the pockets of your pants gently until the wrinkles disappear. This will help avoid new wrinkles on the fabric later on.

Go to the belt

Leaving the pockets inside out, pull the pant leg over the ironing board with the belt facing you. Pressing with the iron, but not moving it back and forth, walk over the belt area from all sides, gradually scrolling the trouser leg on the board.

Hold the iron on the fabric for a few seconds, but be careful not to burn it. If unwanted folds appear, straighten them and iron them again.

Repeat with the second leg.

Further actions depend on whether your trousers are with or without arrows.

Iron your pant legs without arrows

Straighten one leg at the seams and lay it face up along the board. Smooth out any small folds with your hands.

Start ironing from the top of your pants. Press down on the iron and smoothly move to the bottom, moving from one seam to the next.

If the creases do not give way, turn on the steamer function and bring the iron to problem areas or use a spray bottle.

Iron the other side and repeat on the other leg.

Make arrows

Take one leg of the trousers and fold it so that the outside and inside seams match. Place the inseam down on the ironing board. Secure with pins or clamps: there should be no wrinkles or unevenness.

Spray with water or place a damp towel on top and start ironing. Press down on the iron and move it smoothly to avoid wrinkling.

Walk along the fold lines - your future arrows - again, pressing them with an iron for a few seconds and turning on steam at that moment.

Iron the other side and repeat on the other leg.

Do not bring the arrow to the waist, leave a 7-10 cm indent, unless the pants model suggests otherwise.

Life hack: hands will last longer if you rub them with bar soap before ironing.

Let the trousers cool down

Do not put on or stow your freshly ironed trousers. Let them cool down for a few minutes.