How to iron trousers.
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I'm going to show you how to iron trousers.
In a few minutes we are going to go from something like
this to this.
Step 1: You will need Trousers
Iron Ironing board
Water spray Cloth
White vinegar
Step 2: Methods There are two ways of pressing your trousers
for that important date or meeting.
The traditional method is with an iron.
Alternatively, you could use a trouser press.
Step 3: Be prepared Use a steam iron and a sturdy ironing board
to make the task easier.
Make sure the ironing board is set to a comfortable height for you.
Switch the iron on.
Check the label on the inside of your trousers to identify what the temperature should be
set to and adjust the temperature to dial accordingly.
Keep a spray bottle filled with water nearby to help in the event of any stubborn creases.
Step 4: The Trousers Lay the trousers out flat along length of
the ironing board positioning one leg over the other.
You could spray a little water over the trousers to make ironing out creases easier.
Handy hint: to avoid getting the horrible shininess, common in wool or dark fabrics,
use a damp cloth or tea towel to protect the trousers.
Lay the cloth or towel over the trousers and iron through it.
A good steam iron at the right temperature should avoid this problem.
Step 5: One Leg at a Time Flip one leg back and concentrate on the leg
that is left.
Do not iron the entire length of the leg in one motion, but focus on small sections of
the leg, slowly working down from the pockets in circular motions.
This will avoid stretching the trousers.
If there is a crease running down the length of the trousers from the last time you pressed
iron it out.
Step 6: Ironing the Second Leg Bring back the other leg ensuring that the
inseams are lined up.
Repeat the ironing motion with this leg.
Step 7: Repeat Turn the trousers over on the ironing board
to iron the other side of the legs, careful to keep the inseams lined up.
As before, pin the top leg back.
Iron the first leg and bring the second leg back to iron that.
Step 8: Creating a Crease Not all trousers have a built in crease.
If you wish to iron in a crease at the front of the trousers first make sure that you position
the inseams and the side seams directly over each other so as to ensure that the crease
at the front of the legs will be central.
To create a longer lasting crease at the front you must use a pressing solution.
Mix equal parts of white vinegar and water.
Cover the leg with a thin cloth and spray the solution.
Press a small section of the cloth at a time, lifting and lowering the iron until the press
cloth is dry.
Once you have finished ironing, remove the cloth.
Allow the crease to dry thoroughly before removing the trousers from the ironing board.
Step 9: Neatly ironed Don't forget to turn your iron off and let
it cool down for a few minutes before putting it away.
If you're not wearing the trousers straight away, place the trousers on a hanger and they'll
be ready to wear the next time you need them.
Done.