How to Iron Shirts - The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide

In this video, you'll learn a fast an easy way to iron your shirt.
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[@maryhanson3215]

One of the first things I was taught about ironing was to only use **distilled water** in any iron. Those of us who live in hard water areas and iron a lot could ruin an iron beyond repair in less than a year from the hard water build-up alone. I iron for two reasons: I find it very relaxing and like the instant gratification. Additionally, ironing inexpensive clothing can make them look like you paid double what you actually paid for them! Enjoyed the video and learned some new tips; thank you!

[@rosemarynasralla3768]

Shirt ironing order taught to me by someone who worked as an ironer in a shirt factory: collar, yoke, sleeve, sleeve, back, continue around to right (button) front of shirt , then finish with left (placket) front. This order ensures that an ironed section is not re-wrinkled in the process of ironing other areas.

[@mariaseppanen3609]

agreed...exactly the order I learned in seamstress school -78. (back of collar first then the front)

[@polanitravi]

I do agree with this reply. First collar and then other parts to iron. Temparature of the iron box should alwys be kept in mind

[@johns3937]

Subscribed! You're the only person who showed how to use cornstarch to iron. I tried looking for videos on it, but all the women on here didn't show how. Just showed what they used and talked about it.

[@Apparelillustrated]

Hi then I am glad you have found my video +Jonathan Solorzano. Good luck with your ironing :) Cheers, Vegard

[@spiffyspice3724]

It's important to pay attention to the heat settings on the iron to avoid the shine. This can also be avoided by using a damp piece of fabric placed over the pants (garment )and then pressing. Natural fabrics don't shine synthetics do. Starch can be applied to the wrong side of the garment to avoid starch residue.

[@designersoriginal6426]

this is a great tip- Ryan

[@paulwisdom5383]

I appreciate these videos. I've never been taught how to do these things and while I vaguely worked it out, this gives alot of insight into the easier way to do it. Thanks.

[@buddcz]

I don't know,how I came to this video,but I find this channel is very important for me.

[@dannyvas1]

Ironing with Leonel Messi. :P

[@vanessapacheco2123]

he looks like if danny tanner from full house and messi had a child.😂😂😂

[@TariqKhan-xt5qs]

He looks more like Bojan

[@professorbabaji9540]

dannyvas1 Exactly my thoughts!

[@fatihshow3745]

dannyvas1 ha ha ha 🤣

[@raymundovazquez6015]

I think it is a good ironing technique, but I would prefer to start with the coller and especially the sleeves. In my experience when the whole shirt is hanging from the sleep while you are doing the sleeve, there is greater chance that your shirt will get wrinkled a bit again. I like the tip about the starch on the back of the collar and also on the back of the buttons. I will try that moving forward. Great job!

[@RPanda3S]

flipvw Thanks for the tips.

[@shirleypersaud898]

Raymundo Vazquez

[@lalajohnson7194]

Thank you for the How to iron a shirt video! I'm happy to know I was doing things correctly. Not as well practiced as you, but was close! I still picked up some helpful tips.

[@KCODacey]

Never knew you have to turn off the steam funbction before ironing the starch. That would explain why I kept getting a starch buildup on the iron faceplate. Now I just need to learn how to properly starch the entire shirt.

[@mb13972]

Since most men are right handed, men's coats (and shirts) have the buttons on the right side so the wearer could unbutton his coat or jacket with his left hand while drawing his sword, which was worn on the left side, with his right hand. It's the same reason a horse is mounted from the left.Also, unless you live in an area with very soft water you should use distilled water in a steam iron (or plan on replacing the clogged iron every few years).

[@dance2die]

I really learned a lot. Especially ironing inside the reverse placket. Thanks.

[@LearnEng1]

Thanks Lionel Messi. Great video, the best one I've watched, and you give some very nice details along the way. Going to try it out today :D

[@Rconectn]

Fantastic how to video!!

[@Toddy_Mike]

Thank you for this. I had been trying to find a video showing how to line the shirt seams along the edge.

[@Apparelillustrated]

No problem +Toddy Mike, Let me know if you have a question. Cheers, Vegard

[@nanigo]

One of the best video on how to iron shirts!

[@Faunozigoto]

Thank you David, from now one i'll be very handsome after how to be a dandy learning with your advice! Lol

[@Apparelillustrated]

I'm glad you liked it David Easter.

[@Noxijsns]

thanks alot, i'm not a fan of ironing usually, but you made it seem pretty straightforward. :)

[@ZeeMan84]

Just to think all these times I've been ironing my shirts wrong. Thanks and this was helpful.

[@jotte6892]

I was surprised that I actually iron shirts like that :) However I find it easier to iron sleeves fitst and then the rest of shirt

[@Kwantifye]

Haha! Enjoyed the humor mid-way : ) Good tips.

[@Commander_Cat]

My shirts don't stay on the board like that it tries to slide off and get away. Naughty shirt!

[@scottburnett2806]

Quality... thanks for the tips!

[@ernielee1133]

Interesting, I like this method. It is similar to what I was taught but I like the way you explained why one does something and the result from doing it a certain way.. Thanks for the insight.

[@lar57jsy]

Thank you. Lots of detail there :-)

[@dipro001]

This was great information. Thank you!

[@Apparelillustrated]

No problem dipro001! Let me know if you have a question.

[@liashen8583]

Thanks, well done!!

[@tinkerbell2939]

Holy crap, you are amazing! Thank you.

[@buddy77587]

Very helpful! Indeed

[@mercytoday]

so satisfying!

[@Gyppor]

Great video, well shown. Thanks!

[@thomastedesco1121]

makes ironing a lot easier thanks

[@havefunandbikestuff]

>>>thanks A.I. I never really knew how to iron a dress shirt before. and I been doing it wrong for my while life. I appreciate this video tutorial a lot :)

[@HarryFlashman.]

Sleeves:Yoke:Collar -button up before ironing the Back then Front. In that order. By buttoning the collar you get more control of the iron over the front and back of the shirt - top tip!

[@WeDogsHowl]

pissed off my mom so now I have to iron my clothes... great video btw

[@imranomar9847]

Mad Hatter same situation lol

[@ezioleonardo17]

😅😅😅 You made my day 😅

[@Suhaylan]

Great video great help! 👍

[@oliverkhoo]

Thank you, I learnt a lot.

[@Apparelillustrated]

Thank you to ollie k (OKHOO)

[@kevinjoseph5646]

Excellent 👏 👏 👏

[@phanisantoshkolukula2114]

Nice video!!

[@andreinagil5203]

THANKSS!!!

[@littleman9055]

thank you very helpful

[@etiancontreras3820]

How would you recommend ironing a shirt with epaulets? Should I iron and starch the shoulder loop or just leave it alone since the epaulets go on top. Thank you for your video. I'm a new airline pilot and I'm learning how to care for my uniform and you help so much. Thank you.

[@tariqqureshi5813]

Great. I like u tell with no jokes. Just to the point

[@mccommas2]

I guess you answered my question about the relationship between the steam and the starch. I tend to apply the starch and iron it with the steam and then turn the steam off and dry it up. I might give it a surge of steam if it doesn't look as crisp as I want it.

[@bobbyebadi3111]

Thank you I learned 3 things form you. :-)

[@FebinReemaTrancesun]

Thanks 🙏

[@JackSpellerberg]

Fantastic tutorial on how to iron a dress shirt!!

[@velamakannilakshmipathi220]

good illustration

[@rajooananth4719]

neat - thx

[@3apples10001]

Thank you

[@autodidact2499]

Brothers, always starch cotton shirts or you will look like a slob. Use light starch for casual shirts and dark colors, and medium or heavy starch for dress and formal shirts. Starch will sometimes accumulate but this is easily remedied simply by washing a shirt before you send it to your laundry. A shirt that itches is a cheap shirt, starched or unstarched. Unless you are traveling, do not have your shirts folded since fabrics will wear more quickly along the fold lines. When putting on your tie, slide it under the collar instead of breaking the collar upward--that will reduce wear at the fold. I have all of my custom-made shirts starched, and they last for many years. Of course, they are made with two-ply, high-count cottons, not cheap one-ply cottons. Expect to pay at least $200 for 100-count cotton, and as much as $600 for 300-count Sea Island cotton. When possible, ask your shirtmaker to order enough fabric so that you have some on hand to replace the collar and cuffs. Some of my shirts have lasted ten years with replaced collars and cuffs. Another way to prolong the life of an expensive custom-made shirt is to always wear an undershirt, since perspiration is corrosive. One last point: Custom-made shirts use linings that you can't iron by hand, and must be professionally laundered using a "crush," the machine that presses a wet shirt and dries it simultaneously.

[@iamapigeyedtraitorthatisin1319]

when do i use the steam feature? on what material? i saw another video where the guy said to never actually pour water on the reservoir and to always just iron without steam.

[@clivelloydsss]

hey thanks for the vedio, my question is if i dont need a pleat in my shirt how to do that. thank u

[@MrGamingANDfootball]

What is the name of the background music he uses while he irons?

[@nextlevelliving3658]

Do you have any videos that show how to use an iron? How to hold it and a technique, such as, moving side to side or keeping it pointy?

[@PippiClaremont]

My Mother taught me to start with collar inside, outside then its natural position. Then, as she says, paying extra attention to all seams (cuz you can iron a shirt all day long and it will wrinkle when worn but you can always tell it was well ironed by flat seams); Sleeves next (both sides). Then back upper panel below the collar. Then iron front moving shirt away from you, iron therest of back side finishing with the other side of the front. Done! This method works best with a board that doesn't have the iron holder on the wide end. (Worst invention ever!!) Doing most of your ironing from the pointed side just a few inches at a time is ignorant when larger sections can lay flat on the wide end. Cheers!

[@dima9944]

The sleeves are my nemesis.

[@malutki5200]

Same here but i didint find the answer :(

[@kesharkhadkapunwar2029]

Thanks! Hail! Nepal !!!

[@hassamimam]

Very nice video

[@NewApologist]

I don’t think you should crease the cuffs, at least that’s the way I was taught. Makes for a better looking cuff showing at the coat arms.

[@vahidzand3951]

very nice

[@lupitasosa]

Good video! Thanks. Now we know we can also use starch as a deodorant. 😂

[@jobond3317]

I am trying to decrease my plastic use. What else could someone suggest instead of plastic bag. Also not keen on spray aerosol. Any other suggestion

[@NirmanParkar]

Which iron do you use?

[@anabhousen7159]

here's a tip. for a cleaner look imo, instead of ironing between all those buttons, flip the shirt, spray a little starch and iron the buttons from behind.

[@chasjim2897]

What brand is that iron? Do you recommend any specific irons? Thanks for the video!

[@Apparelillustrated]

+Chas Jim Phillips are the best irons available where I live. Can highly recommend the Phillips Azur models (which I use now).

[@datavirtue]

+Chas Jim Rowenta Focus on Amazon. Target carries Rowenta but the versions they have are crappy.

[@quickstep2u]

I like it...

[@Apparelillustrated]

Thanks Gregory Wright. Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers, Vegard

[@sharonjuniorchess]

You missed the shoulder bit. I put one shoulder into the pointed end & then pull the other shoulder whilst ironing the whole strip. Other than that a great video to get a great result. The comments about reverse order make sense; doing the front panels last to get them crease free.

[@fynin]

Great.

[@davidmanderson1047]

Such a good looking guy too

[@ThisNamesNowTaken]

I've been told to avoid starch on very dark colors because it would cause a shine look to the shirts, is that correct?

[@Apparelillustrated]

+ThisNamesNowTaken That could very well be true. However, if you apply starch on the reverse side, like shown in the video, no one will see the area that's shiny.

[@candicecandice664]

THANX

[@louiem5985]

I need a good iron which one would you suggest? I pay to much for cleaners to do my shirts and pants. Thanks

[@Apparelillustrated]

+Louie M Hi Louie, I'm using a Philips Azur steam iron and think it's really good. Ironing anything is a lot easier with a good iron. Hope this helps. Cheers, Vegard

[@keknegenkai2700]

why do people don't learn housework at school? or at least have a decent class for it so many kids nowadays don't know how to either mend a button, iron, wash clothes, knit or crochet etc

[@thekungfutiger1308]

Keknegen kai blame the school system

[@kathyreynolds7100]

Perhaps it is because they are busy teaching them academics. How about PARENTS teaching their own children how to do these things. My... what a novel idea! If a parent does not know how to do something, then they are perfectly capable of learning how to do it themselves and passing that information onto their children. It is called PARENTING and it is what responsible grown-ups do rather than expecting someone else to raise your child to become a functional adult.

[@Germaines_Mote_Champ]

K Reynolds I couldn't agree more.

[@Germaines_Mote_Champ]

Keknegen kai That wouldn't be a bad method, however it's called housework for a reason. We learn from our family.

[@jacobtrull4208]

That's a parent's job

[@Maryellwarlock]

Where is the Ironing gear video tutorial you mentioned on min 0:37?

[@wonwayboy]

which is that spray?

[@MuhammadKhan-sk4fr]

So we do not iron sleeves from front? or I miss that part.

[@phootie]

What about the yoke of the shirt???

[@nabilishes]

How to avoid pocket marks when ironing dark blue/coloured pants?

[@ireneajodha5418]

Interesting

[@elchoya100]

ever since i burnt my shirt with an iron,trying to get the wrinkles out i started to just use a spray bottle with water in it and just sprayed the wrinkles out and let it hang dry.sounds silly but it works never used or have a need for an iron since.

[@spiffyspice3724]

Hi, cuffs should be rounded and should not be creased. Also collars and cuffs have pelon in them and don't require starch because they're already stiff.

[@sinetx]

What is the name of the background music ?

[@JustLearning]

The second video where I say someone put shirt in bag! What a waste of time. It is easier to spray water on the shirt as you get to each part than put it in bag and wait half an hour. I could iron fours shirts in that time.

[@kyleatienza3773]

living alone now so i have to iron my shirt :) im pretty lazy lol

[@robertallen7370]

why do i get (what i call) shadow wrinkleing. when i've ironed and look very closely i see faint wrinkleing even when starching?

[@omarjenkins1149]

When i lay down my shirt get back wrinkle?

[@erickrodriguez6475]

Big question, wearing chinos and jeans, after a long day I easily end up with a "ball" in the knee, meaning that the fabric around the knee, which doesn't look nice, and next day when I will take the pant it doesn't look nice and well, I ended up wearing pants once and then throwing them in the laundry, after that they recover their shape. Please, help, i don't like to throw them in the laundry so often but i don't know how to fix it!

[@lisantrouble]

Before sitting down, give a little tug to the material of the pant, above the knee. Raising it about an half an to an inch. It will place the pant at a wider cut and/or leave a lesser indentation lower than the knee area. After sitting you can smooth the material back in place so it's not bunchy. I remember my grandfather teaching my brother this when we were young.

[@froycardenas]

Good video... by the way, you look like Leonel Messi (Barcelona soccer crack!), you would be famous because of it... lol

[@gaycreamer]

It's better to iron the side with the buttons from the inside so you can just iron over the buttoms instead of inbetween

[@keknegenkai2700]

iebe vd I do that haha! also helps if there is a piece of extra fabric

[@Mahirsahil]

Where are you from?

[@hrf4711]

Where is how to pack your shirt r suit video?

[@casynova]

A young Arsene Wenger lol

[@MegaLochgelly]

My 100% cotton shirt seems to wrinkle in secs. Any idea why and how can I iron the wrinkles out?

[@Apparelillustrated]

+MegaLochgelly Your problem might be that the shirt is damp when you put it on. Try hanging it to rest for about 30 minutes after you have ironed it giving it time to dry up.

[@SocratesAlexander]

1:36 Made in Turkey :D

[@franklyidontgivea]

viva the Turkish shirt

[@azlanahmed1118]

plz help me I can't iron a shirt plzz plzzz I did 2 3 times but its burning plzzzz

[@fredflintstone2234]

Wrong wrong wrong. First, those are darts not pleats. Yoke first! Iron inside out as much as possible to avoid damages or burns.

[@joetorres9372]

This would be great in English

[@Cube_Box]

Jailbreak for ps4 5.55 is up

[@vladaios459]

There is no video “how to pack pants and shirts”

[@pixelmech]

+Apparel Illustrated can't find your info on ironing gear. Got a link?