The main feature of classic trousers is the creases. Well-ironed, neat arrows are the calling card of a business person. Presentableness and rigor speaks of the partner’s business qualities and concern for his appearance.
Immediately after the first water procedure, the intended arrows may disappear. How to make the creases on trousers perfectly straight is a question that torments housewives before ironing. This review will help you understand this issue completely, sorting out all the information on the shelves.
Many men are great at ironing
What to do before ironing
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Make sure your pants can be ironed.
Wash the pants
They must be clean, because under the influence of high temperature, any stain can become embedded in the fabric and it will be impossible to remove it.
Prepare a bottle of water with a spray bottle
To smooth out wrinkles, they need to be sprayed.
Take a clean towel
After ironing, a shine may appear on the trousers that should not be there. To avoid this, place a damp towel between the product and the iron. It will also help get rid of stubborn creases if you don't have a spray bottle.
Place an ironing board
It is best to iron trousers on her.
What temperature to choose
As a rule, any product has a label with care requirements. A special symbol will tell you how much you need to heat the iron so as not to spoil anything.
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
Place the ironing board comfortably. Fill the iron's water reservoir (you may need steam), select the desired temperature and leave the iron to heat up.
Start with the pockets
Pockets may 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 is not in your way.
Gently iron the trouser pockets until the wrinkles disappear. This will help avoid new wrinkles on the fabric in the future.
Go to the belt
Leaving the pockets inside out, pull the pant leg over the ironing board with the waistband facing you. Applying pressure with the iron, but without moving it back and forth, go over the waistband area from all sides, gradually rolling the pant leg on the board.
Hold the iron on the fabric for a few seconds, but be careful not to burn it. If unwanted wrinkles appear, straighten them and iron again.
Repeat with the second pant leg.
Further actions depend on whether your trousers have creases or without them.
Iron pant legs without creases
Straighten one pant leg along the seams and place it along the board, right side up. Smooth out any small wrinkles with your hands.
Start ironing from the top of the trousers. Apply pressure on the iron and move smoothly towards the bottom, moving from one seam to the next.
If the folds cannot be removed, turn on the steam function and bring the iron to the problem areas or use a spray bottle.
Iron the other side and repeat with the second leg.
Steam smoothing
The first thing that comes to mind when you need to iron things without an iron is to use steam. This option is not new and is quite in demand among housewives in cases where the ironing machine suddenly fails. After all, most irons are equipped with a steam function, which allows you to effectively smooth out any wrinkles, and if possible, use a vertical steam cleaner instead of a standard ironing device.
Steam will smooth out even the smallest creases
If you don’t have a professional device at hand, use an old but reliable method - steaming over a hot bath . To implement it, you will need no more than half an hour, but keep in mind that you won’t be able to put on and wear the item right away. It is best to steam the product in the evening to get freshly ironed clothes by morning. To do this, proceed step by step:
- draw a full bath of hot water;
- hang the crumpled product on hangers, straightening it with your hands;
- hang a hanger from above the bathtub so that it does not fall into the water;
- close the door to the room and do not go there for 20-30 minutes.
In the allotted time, the product will completely straighten, no matter what fabric it is made of. If you need to quickly level a small item with steam, you can do it differently: bring water to a boil in a saucepan and hold a dress or blouse over it. The alternative method is less effective, but the clothes will definitely be fresher.
For fear of damaging the weightless fabric with an iron, many brides iron their wedding dresses with steam.
Another option for steam treatment is over a kettle . This method is ineffective for dealing with severe wrinkles, but it is quite suitable for straightening light wrinkles on fabric. If you need to iron an item that has been crumpled in your wardrobe for a long time, the procedure may take longer and you will have to spend a little more effort than planned.
It is advisable to steam a T-shirt or tank top for about 10 minutes
Boil a full kettle of water, bring the item to it and thoroughly steam each fold. It is especially convenient to use this method while on vacation or a business trip.
Principles and recommendations
The first thing to remember is don't rush. Only professionals can iron men's trousers quickly and correctly. Before ironing the creases on your trousers, you need to prepare to clean up the work surface and prepare the necessary tools:
- Iron with steam function to make the arrows perfectly straight and high-quality ironed.
- Ironing board. If it is not there, then you can use any table. The surface should be covered with a cloth made of dense material.
- Container with water. It will help wet your pants during the procedure.
- Sprayer for humidification.
- Gauze.
The soleplate of the iron must be free of dirt. Be sure to wipe it down or clean it before ironing.
An important condition is compliance with the specified temperature conditions.
To properly iron pants with arrows, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:
- Ironing clean trousers. Under no circumstances should there be stains. Otherwise, due to high temperature, they will remain on the fabric forever.
- It is necessary to study the tag on the product. In addition to the composition, the temperature and mode for ironing are also indicated there.
- Before ironing your trousers, you should clean them of lint. To do this, use a special brush or roller with adhesive tape.
- There should be no items in your pockets.
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Choose the right clothes
Among modern fabrics, you can always choose those that do not wrinkle or almost do not wrinkle. These are fabrics made from a mixture of synthetics and cotton or wool. Things made from them dry faster after washing and hardly wrinkle.
Natural things are convenient, it’s easy and comfortable to walk and work in them, but wrinkles from lying in a suitcase or sitting in transport will ruin your appearance. Therefore, when going on a business trip, take care of your wardrobe in advance. Clothing made from mixed fabrics is an acceptable and comfortable option. These things look quite decent and are comfortable to wear. And although the skin breathes worse through synthetics, the appearance is worth it. Negotiations and meetings with clients do not last long.
How to iron?
To make arrows on your trousers, you need to adhere to the following algorithm of actions:
- Smooth uneven and difficult areas of the product. This is the belt, codpiece and part near the pockets.
- Lay the pants out on an ironing board or table, turning the pants inside out.
- Iron the lining, if any.
- Iron the trouser legs. Carefully iron the joint seams. This must be done with each pant leg separately.
- Turning the product over to the front side, repeat the steps, first wetting the fabric with water using a spray bottle.
- Having laid out your trousers, you should straighten them with your hands. The internal seams must match. Place gauze on top and iron.
- Iron the seams. The fabric will dry out, so there must be constant moistening with water from a spray bottle or from a container prepared in advance. Before the procedure, you must compare the stitches. They should match, and the arrows should come out of the darts.
You can try on the product no earlier than 10 minutes after treatment.
Do not put on trousers after ironing. They must dry. You should leave the product for about 10 minutes. After they have become dry, you can put them on or hang them in a closet, preferably on a special hanger. If this is not done, the warm fabric will easily change shape, which means you will have to smooth out the arrows and carry out the procedure again.
Water, vinegar, household chemicals
Clean water is a great way to deal with small “wrinkles” on things. If the folds are deep, additional components are introduced into it.
1. Hydration. The shirt is laid out on a flat surface. The hand is dipped in water and rubbed over the crushed areas with a damp palm. The grooves are quickly removed and become completely invisible after the product dries.
2. Spray treatment. The shirt is hung on hangers and sprayed evenly from a household sprayer. After 10-15 minutes, put on a slightly damp product: this way it will level out even faster. Minor discomfort from touching a damp cloth will quickly pass.
Using a spray bottle is one of the simple and common ways to iron T-shirts and dresses without an iron, if they are not too wrinkled
3. A mixture of water and vinegar. To enhance the smoothing effect, combine two tablespoons of water and vinegar and spray on a wrinkled shirt.
4. Intensive solution. The previous composition is improved by adding liquid fabric softener (conditioner). It is usually added to rinse water to make clothes less stiff and more amenable to straightening. In a spray bottle, mix an equal amount of conditioner, 9% vinegar and water, and superficially moisten the product hanging on a hanger.
5. Wet towel. This is an emergency and delicate way to answer the question of how to iron a wrinkled woolen item if there is no iron. A large terry towel is soaked, thoroughly wrung out and laid out on a table or other flat surface.
The knitted product is laid out on top, straightening out all the irregularities. After about two hours, the folds will disappear, after which the item is dried on hangers, placing them in a draft.
How to maintain the effect?
There are secrets to preserving arrows for a long time:
- The arrows will remain on the product longer if you smooth them through a damp sheet of paper.
- Gauze with vinegar will seal the effect.
- Soap will also help. They are used to follow the arrows from the inside out, then the pants are steamed.
If you follow all the rules and listen to advice, then ironing creases on trousers will become an easy process that will not cause much trouble. In addition, it does not require special equipment or knowledge. Having brought the procedure to automaticity, less time and nerves will be spent on ironing. And the appearance will become an example for every person who wants to look beautiful, well-groomed and successful.
How to iron trousers with creases?
There is nothing more unsightly than the sight of wrinkled trousers with a hint of former creases. A self-respecting person would never appear in public wearing such clothes. Moreover, putting this important attribute in order is a simple procedure and takes only a few minutes. If only you know how to properly iron trousers with creases.
Tidying up trousers with creases is a simple procedure and takes just a few minutes.
Men's and women's trousers
For women, trousers are available in various models: tapered, straight, cropped. They have a lot of darts, thanks to which the clothes gracefully fit the figure. Due to the significant difference in styles, ironing women's products is easier.
How to iron trousers for ladies? You need to lay them so that not only the fold lines are connected, but also the darts. You can use pins to secure things. After one trouser leg has been ironed, it is turned away and heat treatment of the second trouser leg begins.
The principle of ironing men's trousers is the same as women's trousers. The only difference is that such models have practically no darts. When ironing men's trousers with creases, you have to constantly monitor the location of the seams so that they do not move. First you should iron the most difficult parts: belt, pockets, codpiece with zipper, and only then proceed to the creases.
Preparatory stage
The final result of the work depends on preparation, so pay special attention to it. You can only iron a clean item, so if you find stains, streaks or other dirt on the item, do not rush to start ironing
When dirty clothes are exposed to heat, dirt particles penetrate deep into the fibers of the fabric, and subsequently it will be impossible to get rid of them
You can only iron a clean item, so if you find stains, streaks or other dirt on the item, do not rush to start ironing. When dirty clothes are exposed to heat, dirt particles penetrate deep into the fibers of the fabric, and subsequently it will be impossible to get rid of them.
When the issue of cleanliness of the product is resolved, prepare everything you need for ironing. To iron the arrows, you will need:
- ironing board or hard, flat surface covered with a blanket;
- iron, preferably with a steam generator;
- a piece of gauze or cotton fabric;
- medium-sized sewing pins or needles;
- sprayer with water;
- soft cushion or small pillow.
Features of the organization of the process will depend on the type of fabric, so carefully study the composition and care rules indicated on the trousers label (recommendations can be given in Russian, in English or in the form of symbols). If detailed information is not available, determine the material by touch. Keep in mind that synthetic items are ironed at low and medium temperatures, and for ironing linen, wool and cotton, you need to increase the iron power to the maximum value.
You need to start ironing from the inside out
To properly iron trousers with creases, proceed in stages. First, you need to turn them inside out, then carefully process the individual elements - the belt, pockets, codpiece area and lining, if any.
Pay special attention to smoothing out the back seam, then turn the pants right side out and proceed to the next ironing step.
What you need to prepare
The most necessary thing is an ironing board. It should be stable and well lit. But in the absence of it, you can use any flat surface: table, sofa, bed, even the floor. You just need to first cover such a workplace with a thick blanket folded several times or a thin blanket, for example a flannelette.
You should first check the condition of the iron - its sole must be absolutely clean.
It is most convenient to use a device with a steaming function, then ironing with its help takes significantly less time. If there is no such function, the trouser fabric will have to be moistened periodically. For this you will need a spray bottle.
Do not allow an iron without a steam function to come into contact with the fabric. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare protective material.
How to iron trousers with creases without damaging the fabric? Do not allow the iron to come into direct contact with it without the steam generation function. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare protective material. Most often, this is a piece of pharmaceutical gauze or a piece of thin cotton fabric, which is moistened from time to time. You should not use newspaper for this purpose, as printing ink often prints on trousers.
Preparatory stage
In order to carry out the process of ironing trousers as correctly as possible, you need to perform a number of preparatory manipulations:
- the ironing surface is covered with a cover or a special thick blanket;
- It is better to choose an iron that has a steam function;
- When ironing, it is recommended to cover the trousers with a thin layer of gauze;
- use, if necessary, a spray bottle with liquid.
You need to set your iron to the temperature setting that matches the type of trouser fabric. The necessary information is indicated on the label that is sewn on the back of the pants. Therefore, you should not cut it off, but rather keep it if it does not interfere with your wearing of trousers. If such a tag is missing (it may fade from washing), then it is worth remembering: such types of natural fabrics as linen, cotton and wool are best ironed at elevated temperatures, but synthetic materials, on the contrary, at lower temperatures.
When ironing, you will need to turn the pants inside out, carefully iron the existing pockets, and do not forget about the lining, paying attention to the belt. The back seam should also be pressed well
All manipulations are carried out carefully, since it will not be easy to iron incorrectly ironed trousers. Before starting the process, take a good look at your pants.
They must be completely clean, since even a small stain during ironing can be firmly imprinted into the material. The appearance of the pants will be ruined, and removing such a stain will subsequently be quite problematic.
If your linen or corduroy trousers are dry, simply spray them with a little water or steam them from an iron, then fold them and hang them on the back of a chair for half an hour. To prevent moisture from evaporating, you can put wet pants in a bag. It is recommended to wrap silk in a slightly wet towel, since a dry product made from such fabric will be very difficult to iron properly.
Temperature
It is extremely important to determine the optimal iron temperature. Graphic information about the maximum permissible heating is located on the product label. But if it is not preserved, you need to remember:
- silk, satin, twill should be ironed at a gentle temperature of up to +100°C with an iron without steam, and through dry gauze;
- viscose and knitwear can withstand heating up to +120°C and steaming;
- Woolen trousers with creases can be ironed at a temperature not exceeding +120...+130°C;
- for thick cotton fabric that can be moistened, the temperature can be set to +170°C;
- suiting fabrics, on which folds often last a long time, are not afraid of +200°C.
It is extremely important to determine the optimal iron temperature to successfully iron a particular fabric.
Algorithm of actions
It is important to know how to iron trousers with creases correctly. The main principle: first, almost all the details of the item are ironed from the inside out. It is turned right side out when the arrows begin to be ironed.
These steps can be performed in different ways. For example, immediately iron both pant legs laid on top of each other, ironing them on one side and then on the other side. But you can process each trouser leg separately.
- The trousers turned inside out should be put on the narrow part of the board and the waistband and lining should be steamed.
- Then move on to the pockets. To prevent traces from appearing on the front side, place a towel, a piece of cardboard or a sheet of thick paper.
- Then finish the side seams. We must not forget about periodically moistening the gauze, even if the iron has a steam function.
- Then fold the product so that the legs are exactly aligned on the sides and bottom edge, and iron them, not reaching the arrows. You can secure the trouser legs with pins, bobby pins, needles or metal stationery pins. But if you have to iron on an uneven surface, the fabric can still warp.
- Finally, the most important thing: how to make creases on trousers with an iron. It is necessary to fold the product so that the fold lines are exactly aligned with the darts coming from the waistband. The darts in the front are the beginning of the arrows, this is approximately 7 cm from the waistband.
- When ironing the fabric, the trouser legs will not move if you do not slide the iron over them, but gradually move it forward along the entire fold line, then back.
The main principle of ironing trousers with arrows: first, almost all the details of the item are ironed from the inside out.
Features for different types of fabrics
Before ironing the product, you should carefully study the information on the tag. If it is not there, then you can use simple rules for caring for certain types of fabrics:
Viscose. You need to pass the iron over the material from the wrong side. Before working, carefully straighten the clothes to avoid wrinkles. Do not leave the iron on an uneven surface, as this can damage the material. It is recommended to iron through damp gauze or cotton cloth.
Linen and cotton. Products are ironed from the inside out. It is better to wrap linen or cotton clothes in a wet cloth and leave for half an hour. Treat the surface through gauze. It is better to use the steam function without overheating the iron to a temperature above 200 °C. For thin 100% cotton, a temperature of 160-180 °C is suitable.
Fatin. The main thing is that the product must be washed correctly, the recommended spin is 500 rpm. It is difficult to iron a thing with a simple iron. A dense material is placed under the fabric, with cotton fabric or gauze on top. Choose the minimum t °C, otherwise the clothes will turn yellow. You can use the steam function, which straightens the item without deforming it.
Velvet and corduroy products. In the second case, steam is used. Velvet items are ironed from the inside out through cotton fabric. It is better to place a terry towel of small thickness on the ironing board. This preserves the appearance of the clothes. Iron corduroy and velvet at low temperature.
Jack. First, iron the item off your face. There should be no creases on the reverse side. It is very difficult to eliminate them. Fold the product in half, facing inward. Treat on one side, then on the other at a temperature of t °C 200-210.
Synthetics. Practical, popular fabric. You can iron such products by following the recommendations indicated on the label: ironing and washing mode. Most often, low or medium temperature is used. Products are processed from the inside out through gauze or cotton fabric.
Veil. Before you start working, it is better to apply gauze to your clothes. Without cotton fabric, ironing the product should not be done. It is also impossible to linger in one place - you can damage the material. The iron must be moved quickly and carefully. Steam use is also not recommended. Knitwear. Knitted items may become deformed after washing.
They iron from the inside out, the fabric should be damp. It is better to carefully move the device over the material. Ironed clothes should be left on the ironing board to cool and dry thoroughly.
Capron
You can iron it, but only at a low temperature of 110°C. If your device doesn't have a gentle mode, it won't work. Align the nylon well on the board, put cotton fabric on top. The more delicate the item, the thicker the padding should be. The steam function cannot be used.
Satin. It is recommended to treat the product from the face. Set the mode to 200°C. For effective ironing, you can use a steamer. But the fabric itself needs to be dried well. Wet material will stretch and deform. Additional fabric pads, gauze is not used.
Atlas. Products quickly wrinkle and become deformed. They should be a little damp. Temperature range 140-150°C. The regulator should be set to “silk” mode. It is better to treat the surface from the inside out through cotton fabric. Move the device quickly, without holding it in one position, otherwise the structure of the fibers will be disrupted.
Tulle. Recommended temperature 120°C. Most curtains can be steamed. If there is no such function, place a damp cloth on the ironer. Read more here.
Organza. Place gauze under the material. Set the minimum temperature. You can use the steam function. You can find detailed information here.
Polyester. Iron from the inside out through moistened gauze. If the item remains wrinkled on the front side, you will have to go over it too. Temperature 120-130°C. Read more here. Leatherette. When ironing, the areas should not touch. It is better to place a roller in the sleeve. Treat the surface from the wrong side through gauze. The temperature is minimal; steam cannot be used. Read more here.
Leather. Temperature range 110-140°C. First straighten the product well. Read more here.
Silk. Select a mode with the same name. Place moistened gauze on the front side (if the product is completely dry). The steam mode cannot be turned on. Read more here.
Not all linen and cotton fabrics are natural. Manufacturers often add synthetic fibers, which reduce the cost of products; they are ironed at lower temperatures and wrinkle less. To avoid damaging your clothing, you should read the fabric composition on the label.
"Long-lasting" arrows
1st option. The classic way to fix the arrows for a long time is to go over them from the inside with a slightly damp piece of laundry soap, and then iron the folds from the front side.
2nd option. Table vinegar helps to secure the folds. 1 tbsp. l. Dilute the 9% solution in 1 liter of water, moisten the gauze and iron the trouser legs through it.
3rd option. Prepare paste for trousers with arrows: 3 tsp. Dilute starch in a small amount of cold water and pour into 200 ml of boiling water while stirring. Then after 2-3 minutes remove from heat and cool. Lubricate the fold lines from the inside with a thin layer of the resulting paste. Wait until it is completely dry and iron the arrows from the front side.
Use a mixture of water and vinegar
Vinegar softens fabrics well. A mixture of vinegar and water will straighten any fabric. Prepare a mixture of water and vinegar in equal proportions, pour it into a spray bottle, which is used when ironing and caring for flowers. Then take the wrinkled item and carefully, and most importantly evenly, spray the prepared mixture over it. Be careful not to get this mixture into your eyes or respiratory tract.
This method is suitable for home use if you are unable to use an iron.
The item will be damp for some time - this is a minus. But once it dries, it will take on a fresh look, and most importantly, all the wrinkles on the item will be smoothed out.
