How To Iron Shirts Like A Pro - Easy Step-by-Step Dress Shirt Ironing Guide - Gentleman's Gazette

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00:00 Introduction
The dress shirt is the easiest thing to iron in a classic man's wardrobe and it's the easiest one, to begin with when you're just getting into ironing.
02:09 First of all, lay out all your equipment. At the minimum, you need the ironing board. If you are right-handed, the ironing board tip should face to the left. Now, check the label of your shirt and turn the iron to the proper temperature.
02:33 Two, make sure everything is clean. Look at the shirts to see if there any recent stains because if you iron them now, the heat will set in the stain and it will be much harder to remove it then if you take action right away. Also, make sure the ironing board cover is clean and there are no stains on the bottom of the ironing sole.
02:59 Three, add water. You definitely want a steam iron and that requires water. I suggest you go with distilled water because it is not hard water but soft water being it has few minerals such as calcium and magnesium and that can cause your iron to clog up and you'll get a grayish whitish substance onto your shirts that will also cause stains.
03:49 Five, start with pressing the cuffs and the sleeves. No matter if it's a barrel cuff or a French cuff, I start ironing on the inside of the cuff. Once that's done, I look on the outside and if there's still some wrinkles, I iron again. Always make sure to iron from the outside of the cuff in, otherwise, you'll get little wrinkles by the stitching especially on shirts with a sewn interlining. It can be quite frustrating but practice pays off.
03:56 Once I'm done with the cuff, it's time to iron the sleeve. If you just have a regular ironing board, I suggest laying down the sleeve flat because, at this stage, you are ironing two layers at the same time. If you don't do it right, you get wrinkles and it will take you much longer. It truly pays to have a system here.
05:53 Six, press the collar and the yoke. First of all, you flip up your collar and you remove any collar stays if that's possible, if they're sewn in, just leave them in there. Now I iron from one side to the middle, stop, and I go to the other side and iron again to the middle. Avoid ironing from the inside out or in one motion because it will create wrinkles. Because the collar has so many layers, you may have to go over it once more simply to get the right result. Once you're done with the underside of the collar, flip it open so you're now ironing the outside of the collar. Again, outside to the middle from one side and outside to the middle from the other side. If you have a collar with a sewn interlining, it can be a little more tricky. Try to pull the fabric so it stays flat especially along the stitched seams. Again, use short strokes and not bold long motions. Now some people like to fold the collar back down and iron on top of it so it gets its natural shape. If you want a soft roll collar, especially on top, or if you have removable collar stays, I suggest you skip that step. Once your collar is done, it's time for the yoke.
07:21 Finish the body. First, face the buttons on the board and iron it from the back. That way I can go all the way one nice clean motion to make sure there are no wrinkles. Now flip the shirt so the buttons face up. If you have a solid shirt, you can quickly go into the areas in between the buttons. If you have a striped shirt I suggest to simply tap down your iron lift it up move to the next section tap down again and so forth. I do this because otherwise your lines will become wavy and it'll show on the front of the shirt.
09:46 Simply pull the shirt off the board, put it in the hanger, and button the top button or sometimes the top two buttons if you have a big collar. Now you can just hang in your closet and your shirt is ready to go next time you need it. As I mentioned before, because of all the time it needs to set up it really pays to iron all your shirts at once.
10:24 Outfit Rundown
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[@jimenasalasugarte6935]

This should be taught in schools all over the world.

[@charleneferguson9250]

Jimena Salas Ugarte Home Economics..if available in schools...extra credit class and or Summer school option;)

[@malcombhardy]

Jimena Salas Ugarte to girls!!

[@hardbathsalts3143]

@@malcombhardy What grown man cant iron his shirts? Also, once you start getting into relationships with modern women, you'll realize you're better off looking after yourself.

[@nutyyyy]

@@hardbathsalts3143 Exactly definitely don't assume they will have a clue about ironing

[@rashidagh3530]

I can't wait to be a teacher to teach my students to do certain things

[@waffle168]

Thank you!! After 47 years, someone finally teaches me how to iron my shirts properly! 👍🤝

[@iraqoid]

Ravikiran Ganta what?

[@arveychannel5096]

Good to know😂

[@2011meticulous]

You and me both😂 You wrote this 5 yrs ago but I'm turning 47 next week

[@Aradorable]

My boyfriend asked me to help him with his work outfits and we got him dress shirts. Well I didn't have a dad and my mom was never home so now I'm here 😊

[@kainlopez3838]

Who else agree that The gentleman’s gazette is like our fancy dad we never had😂😅

[@mikalrain]

Consistently putting out useful, high quality videos after all these years. It really is quite impressive. The ONLY style channel one needs subscribing to. Am thankful for all your advice, Raphael.

[@germantrujillo7495]

I've just discovered that I actually iron my shirts the right way. I follow the exact same order you do and I didn't learn it from anyone, I just came up with it after about 2 years of ironing my own shirts in college. Does that mean I am a natural gentleman? or are we lost relatives?

[@jessemontgomery3039]

Obviously I'm not a guy but I needed a refresher on how to iron. I used to watch my grandma everytime she would iron. However, that was when I was a little so I had forgotten most of it. Thank you for helping me make my 11 year old son look his best for his graduation tomorrow.

[@irenejohnston6802]

It's not obvious. Jesse name of King David's father. 1Samuel 16:11-13.

[@overmanonfire]

I never knew you cat get university degree in ironing a shirt I am 40 years old and just now enrich my vocabulary with a lot of shirt anatomy

[@jeremiahbok9028]

I felt far more confident ironing my shirts today. I'm normally befuddled what to do first and what direction to go in. Thanks to your detailed and precise instructions, I have more control over my clothes. Thanks!

[@boa974]

Thank you for your tutorial! Took me 57 minutes to iron 1 shirt! o_O

[@chrisblanc663]

Practice makes perfect and speed. If you like I’ll send you some shirts to practice on. Your welcome😉

[@ismaelalejandrozaragoza9176]

@@chrisblanc663 I want 20.

[@eoinmaclean6478]

As much as I like the convenience of a dryer, I do enjoy spending time to iron my shirts and trousers. I started doing this in high school because I was a Air Force JROTC cadet, which requires that we wear the Air Force uniform and adhere to military dress and grooming regulations. Call me crazy, but I find folding clothes and ironing to be relaxing. Sven, thanks for the tips! They are much appreciated :)

[@andreea34]

A+ for using a clapper and sleeve board, but you should never press your garments on the right side of the fabric. This is because contact pressing can create unwanted sheen, especially on mixed fabrics, ironing inside out hides this and keeps your clothing looking newer.

[@JoshS-ws7kg]

Honestly watched so many videos and this is the only one that properly explains it.

[@sriharimulukunte7881]

This video demonstrates that there is a technique even in these mundane chores as ironing and more of than not we do in a clumsy way. Very useful.

[@sonnysantana5454]

like all the very intelligent women in my family i learned to iron my dress shirts inside out and it comes out good this old method works best on cotton , linen and the plant based material rayon ironing as a young teen helped me a lot because when i went a bit looney and enlisted in the corps i didn't really know how fanatical that the marine corps was about creases on the trousers and blouses (what we call dress shirts) but now as an adult i can only say thank god for dry cleaners

[@adamarlem9863]

From a family of tailors: yours = BEST video on ironing shirts. Now, going to step back, old school, from a point in time where ironing boards were folded blankets opened on a regular table and irons had only one point--- not even cords! The WIDE END is designed to IRON as the tapered end is for different areas of your garments! (It is an ironing board, not a rack.)It needs to be FREE of ANY +ALL racks or cord holders !! 👕 YOKES FIT PERFECTLY at the WIDE---esp the larger shirts-- in 2️⃣ easy moves-- forming no "faux plis" -- those irritating little wrinkles that form to one side as you work the other. The FRONTS fabric will smoothly be ironed with the help of gravity in 1️⃣swoop movement. As you, they started sleeves from the armpit moving up and out, always consistently referencing the fold ON THE FABRIC SEAM JOINING, NOT the other side of the seam. They also used the sides and squared back end of the iron to back into flat broad areas. Good memories😘

[@ClassicPessi]

Gee, underappreciated comment much?

[@adamarlem9863]

@@ClassicPessi Thanks. in our search for convenience, we have eliminated a more important tool. An ironing board with a rack teeters, is unbalanced -- like a car that does not reverse, miss its full potential 😘

[@eleni8060]

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[@adamarlem9863]

@@eleni8060 :)

[@mamathani-je6142]

Who here , apart from me, is watching this so they can teach their sons such wonderful ways...? 🙌🏽

[@jhollie8196]

Learned how to press my cloths in the Marine Corps. 21 years and many special assignments, I think I do a pretty good job ironing. Would always tell Marines that did a poor job of ironing that they have summer creases. Some are going that way and some are going the other way.. I iron all my button up shorts and t-shirts I wear away from the home. I guess it’s my Marine Corps OCD!

[@diegogolfhotel]

I originally watched this in august, not knowing who you guys were. This video taught me how to iron. A few months later now, after having watched MANY of your videos , I now came back to this , realizing that it was you guys ! Thank you so much for so many great videos, you guys are lifesavers , especially for college students who live alone.

[@patriciagracey6991]

I love this! I watched before doing my ironing and it has never felt so easy and successful. I really appreciate his attention to detail and pride in a perfect result.

[@hopefletcher7420]

I remembering my mother's ironing routine in the 50's. She "sprinkled" each garment with water, rolled it up and put it in a large plastic bag. The sprinkler she used was a bottle with a cap that had multiple holes in it, designed just for wetting clothes.

[@yodiggiddy]

The best ironing video I’ve seen yet. Step by step, thorough instructions.

[@leonidasgallardo2565]

I love to iron my shirts, my mother taught me when I was a child and my wife helped me improve my technique. For many years, I used to spend Sunday afternoons ironing the clothes that I was going to wear during the week.

[@EwenMackenzie]

Amazing! I will need to practice a lot, and this video is gonna help me on the struggle until I got it right! Thanks

[@turtle-vibes6833]

Thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I've never needed to learn how to iron before so I'm glad this video was so simple and concise.

[@smk955]

Your channel is full of pure quality content.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thank you!

[@Ubertechgirl66]

My French grandmother taught me well! I iron the same way. Thanks for sharing!

[@kateedwards2191]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been ironing my husband shirts for many years, but today I thought I would look up the proper way and I came across your video. I’ve been doing most of the steps in proper order, but your tips really helped me and it sped up the process.

[@roychefets1671]

My mother moistened shirts before ironing. She used a spray bottle with olain water and put the shirts in a plastic bag in the fridge for a while before ironing. Easier to iron that way

[@gummybear41283]

thanks I'm 42 and someone finally taught me how to iron a shirt

[@Chef-1707]

Thank you and most informative. I actually love to iron my shirts but was getting the order wrong. I also use a little spray starch on my collars. Another great video though and enjoy them all.

[@robespierrey]

How I hate ironing. Tomorrow, I have a job interview and I thought to check you out on properly iron a dress shirt because you are the best, but I am so discouraged. I hope to be soon capable to pay somebody to do my ironing. Or find a partner kind enough to help me out 😄

[@georgetate6055]

Thanks for the video! You must've sat in on my older sister's or my mom's "classes" for me and my other siblings. I've been ironing my own shirts soon after the 'lectric iron was invented! This video was a good confirmation for me. I'm still doin' it right!

[@user-of4zv8zl6p]

Thanks for your advice. I was pleased to make sure that I was doing everything right when I ironed shirts. But i did learn something useful too.

[@magicjoeholiday]

valuable information! I learn a couple of new ideas and tips every vid. Thanks Sven.

[@gbeebani]

2:54 Woah thanks for explaining the interlinings! All my shirts get wavy at the seams and I assumed the thread used at the seams was a different material. Thank you these videos are gold! Well researched and straight to the point!

[@Aurrian]

Sven in jeans, a rare sight. :)

[@sund4477]

Yeah! What next, Nikes and baseball caps? XD

[@waltski4375]

A hoody and a pair of Chuck Taylors.

[@MrZinjero]

Boras thong and flip-flops.

[@nadzienka696]

I love to see this gentleman's teaching gentlemen's manners

[@AlarnaHope]

I love your videos, you have so much education in menswear and it's very inspiring to watch!

[@28105wsking]

My goodness! I have been ironing shirts my whole life and do a pretty good job, but you have just taught an old dog quite a few new tricks! Thank you so much. Will you allow me a few added suggestions for beginners? Dry the shirt by hanging it on a PLASTIC hanger. Ironing between buttons? Yes, but don't forget after you have ironed all of them between, to slide the iron all the way up the outside edge and all the way up inside the buttons to smooth out the button area. Lots of people forget that final button area smoothing. That omission makes the button area look buckled up. One other suggestion: your ironing of any clothing will go better if you very first iron the INSIDE of the heavy linings: Turn the article inside out and iron all the loose pocket linings flat and smooth. the back of the buttonhole placket, the back of the waistband and zipper placket, the back of the collar support, the back of the cuff lining for sleeves and pants. Those areas also tend to be damper, so the first-off ironing helps to dry them out, and that supports a smoother and easier passage for the iron when you start the front OUTSIDE. When ironing collar corners, check your heat setting, so that you don't scorch the corners right off the bat! So annoying! Start ironing at that corner and move up the collar to the middle, then move to the other corner point and up to the middle, then iron the middle area so you have a smooth collar. If you start in the middle of the collar and move down to the corner point, you may end up with extra fabric wrinkles! Oh no! If you note the collar or armpits are stained, spray them with stain remover and throw the shirt back in the hot water wash. Do NOT iron it or you will set those stains. My order is this: iron inside plackets and heavy seams, iron sleeves and cuffs, iron the neck and collar, then iron the body of the shirt, hold, and turn to inspect. Also, begin ironing on the left seam of the body and work from the front of the article all the way around if you are right-handed. If left-handed, start at the right side seam. If the pocket linings are loose, you can pull them out of the way as you iron so that you don't get a line on the outside of the fabric. If you are ironing a shirt with front buttons, start at the right side and work your way around the back to the left front side. That way you don't get confused about where you are on the article. When you finish, hold the clothing up and take a look at it. You may need to smooth the front again where it got a little wrinkled as you turned it on the board. Pants always need to be smoothed out again across the tummy. The most difficult thing is chest pockets where the outside layer is slightly larger than the body of the shirt layer. Pull the pocket to one side and iron, and then to the other side to iron. You will avoid a crease at one of the pocket side seams that way. I have never heard of any necessity of ironing sleeves without a top crease, but to each his own. Your shirt looks great! If for any reason you just feel physically uncomfortable ironing, try turning your board to face the other way and adjust the height. (Take the iron off the board before you do that or CRASH! LOL!) Does that help? Clean the iron base plate regularly, because stuff builds up and that can ruin the article immediately, forcing you to throw it back in the wash! Arrgghh! Yes, you can clean the ironing board cover by just throwing it in the wash -ALONE! If you get board marks on your fabric thru the ironing board cover, use a bath towel or two as a lining over the board and under the board cover before tying on the board cover.

[@leeming1317]

Dang I didn't know of this or even think about it.

[@shinyheart3373]

You can find art in pretty much everything. Like ironing your clothes!👍

[@ntong4952]

Very good ironing skills, thanks for sharing!

[@dpledford1]

As long as I have been ironing and is till learned. It’s amazing how much I did right, and how much I did wrong.

[@trigger5.563]

My go to gentleman . Can't go wrong

[@roxannlegg750]

I was ironing as a job when I was 18, and even ironingg my heavily pleated school uniform skirt at 13. I still cant believe ppl today need to be taught how to iron!

[@AM-tu1rc]

You had to learn how to iron didn't you? I can't believe it! You should've been born with that skill.

[@roxannlegg750]

@@AM-tu1rc Actually - I did teach myself. It is possible. I learned by triall and error out of pure interest and motivation. I know I was probably born with that skill. No one really taught me "ironing". Why would I lie? I taught myself, and if I was taught I dont remember because i was doing alll kinds of housework before the age of 10. I taught myself how to iron at a young age - because I liked clothes that looked neat. After the age of 12 I had no mother - so I did everything for myself and younger brother. Trial and error and practice does make perfect. I observed how other clothes looked on people and saw where the creases where and used my very practical brain. But did someone actually "teach" me...? No. I observe sometimes and then - just did. I also taught myself to sew and bake. Some people are capablle of teaching themselves you know... and no - I had no mother, and raised by a single working father, so - no. I had no mother to teach me. I got better in high school in dressamking classes, but I already could iron well by then! Some people are better at learning life skills on the run than others. Dont assume.

[@mariamasillah522]

You just save my Job thank you ❤️

[@AnnaMariaD520]

This is how I learned how to iron shirts....there really is an art to ironing.

[@26OY]

Dear raphael, Could you make a video about finding second hand clothes online ? Good sites, good places you visited and so forth... I lost my father and have to support my family, I’m 21 and have not enough money but have HUGE PASSION for clothes. High end and casual things. Thank you !

[@GolfTube]

i'd recommend not putting the ironed shirts immediately in the closet but to let them hang out for a little while until the steam has left the shirt completely

[@Freddietheking]

Why?

[@ggundercover3681]

@@Freddietheking maybe the steam get's trapped in teh closet and makes teh clothes musty or wet ?

[@ivanponsano5177]

Well, thank you very much indeed. Compliments to you and good to know all this.

[@whiskytango1515]

I'm impressed - I watched the TM Lewis how to and never thought there could be an 11 minute how to. Well done Sir!

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thanks. We always go a little deeper than most out there.

[@windward2818]

This is for cotton white dress shirts. Take shirts out of washer. Put on hangers and let dry at room temp until almost dry. Then start to iron. You need a high wattage iron to iron fast and remove the remaining moisture. The results will be amazing. I always start with the yoke, and finish with the cuffs.

[@gilbertv1433]

I was just thinking about this earlier this morning. Thank you!

[@magos2610]

Thank you sir, you are the reason that now I know how to iron my stuff!

[@alexanderchernykh1783]

Thank you so much, Raphael! This is so boss Going to use it

[@graftingonlyfruitsplantska5452]

Best and no.1 teaching, thanks

[@dbbogo6069]

Great video with many useful details! Many Thanks ;)

[@riveraalanis7958]

Every time I iron a shirt, I think that I should really educate myself on how to do it properly! I never had a system. Thanks for this vid!

[@TT-nh2od]

Who else hates ironing?

[@hewhocannotbenamed]

Testify! It's the bane of my life. It takes me at least 20 minutes per shirt. In youtube land it apparently takes 90 seconds.

[@skylerpretty3783]

Conor O'Reilly I can relate, 20 minutes x20 shirts every week! 😭

[@Darkwell0071]

Trey Terronez I hated ironing but had to do it when I was starting out. I had no money. Now the dry cleaner picks it up.

[@michellelyman7092]

I love it, it's soothing and so satisfying to see how lovely the garment looks when I'm done

[@timmysantana3263]

I always ironed all my clothes after laundry night in college. My roommates even paid me a bit in food or snacks to iron their shirts for them because I was always crisp and sharp with every outfit I took to lectures. No one else liked it, so I decided to use my free time to do what I do well and with pride, ironing!

[@Kimi-io5he]

Im here because my mom forgot to iron my shirt

[@tanushreebishoi]

If I follow all these steps to perfection then it will take a whole day to iron just 1 shirt .

[@shani1340]

I can't thank you enough for this video.

[@TYSUSHOP]

Thanks for the detailed video,

[@tanushreebishoi]

I don't know how to iron my shirt 😫. Got an interview tomorrow. That's why I'm here.

[@piotrnowak6407]

Thank you! This should be taught in school :)

[@sterneis1]

just in a hotel room in switzerland. was good video. thanks for your help.

[@melindapanganiban2747]

Very good he knows how to Iron.Proud of it

[@AlamoCityCello]

Excellent info! Thanks much.

[@sugunakumar6805]

Your ironing is amazing. I got some valuable tips. Thank you.

[@veronicianyveronica5290]

Man of knowledge. Thank you Rafael

[@gloriaanaruma1279]

I learned a more way to make this, thank you very much

[@henryparrott2447]

Great job. Love your channel ❤ keep up good work.

[@jibinjacob.]

Very detailed! Thank you!

[@lolitamorris2943]

I don’t know why I like this channel so much....👌🏼

[@orakeu4388]

Wonderful job and professional

[@raghuveernalla2800]

It's really something like an art.

[@HilaryIsOkayssss]

What!!?? There is a sleeveboard!!?? 😱I always wondered how you properly iron sleeves. I LOVE this video. Thank you!

[@hands6292]

Thank you for this great piece of information ❤ from 🇱🇰

[@amaziing22]

😁 I'm glad I found this channel, cauae I am struggling with the shirt.

[@therobin9901]

I put my shirts in the dryer on low heat for a few minutes. It helps some wrinkles fall out and leaves shirts at the perfect degree of dampness. Never let them sit in washer after cycle!

[@ugh1030]

Thank you for the show.

[@tee_ef_em]

Very nice work!

[@dankelly]

Fantastic video and series! Thank you. One question, how do you know when to actually use the steam and spray bottle?

[@mUzna333]

You are GREAT, thanks a bunch !

[@trebomit]

Thank you so much for creating this video series! 🙏❤️

[@bradturner6481]

I learned how to iron in basic training for the army. If they taught your method I must have missed more than I thought, as I have been doing it backwards for 35 years.. I will need to watch this a couple more times to get rid of some other bad habits that might be lurking around.

[@maryjoy9830]

Thanks and God bless you.

[@davetv4705]

That for the amazing tips.

[@thestevennickel]

Practical as well as a great skill to have as a man

[@YjdkjdJdkd-pc3rw]

Thank you very much, this has really helped me 🙏💚

[@bigpoppasmurf1813]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@rizvimalikworld6453]

I loved your style 🤍🍸👌

[@humanbeing3062]

Thank you!

[@Jack-hy1hb]

Amazing.

[@bebetigre1252]

Thanks this helps with ladies shirts too.

[@you2angel1]

Thank you. I was never formally taught to iron. Ijust watched y father iron his uniforms. He took forever and I take forever. They teach ironing in Home ed. At least in Wyomig, where it is assumed everybody is a cowboy in and change their shirt from the age of 3 🙄 All the older generation complaind how the younger generation doesn't iron. But what the older generation fails to realize is that their parents took the time to teach them, their generation didn't not teach most basic life skills because they expect the education system to teach their children necessary skills. That's solid parenting 😄

[@judybelin9115]

GREAT INSTRUCTION

[@TheAjLav]

I can’t get over the fact that he looks so much like G-Eazy 😄🤦🏼‍♀️

[@LamixFace]

Very thorough thank you.

[@alvo-oooo]

It's quicker to iron one side of the front from bottom-to-top, the pull the shirt around the top of the ironing board and across the yoke, then continue down the other side of the front. When done with the front, pull the shirt over the edge to iron the back. There is a lot of time saved positioning the shirt if you follow this order, especially if you're doing several at one time.

[@DianaRojas-hn3xh]

Thank you ❣