By Seren Charrington Hollins
Banish wrinkled dresses and rumpled sheets for good with these top 5 perfect-pressing tips.
- Temperature does matter – Iron silks and synthetics on low to medium heat (approximately 350°F), wool on medium to high, and cotton and linens at high temperatures (400°F to 425°F). As ironing at the right temperature is critical, let the iron sit for a few minutes after you have adjusted the controls.
- Never use circular strokes — you can stretch the fabric. This is a really important tip when it comes to ironing vintage fabrics. Iron lengthwise and eliminate wrinkles by blasting the area with steam.
- Iron sensitive fabrics with a pressing cloth — a clean cotton cloth, handkerchief, or napkin. Iron fabrics inside out to protect them from becoming singed or shiny.
- Press pleats starting from the bottom, working from the inside of the pleat to the outside. Set pleats with a shot of steam.
Finally
- Let clothes sit for a few hours after you’re finished ironing to allow the creases to set.
