How To Iron A Shirt | MR PORTER
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The ultimate guide to getting your shirt crisp and crease-free, as well as how to fold it for travel.
In this video, professional valet Mr Stephen Haughton, founder of Burford Valet Service, explains step by step how to iron a shirt to perfection:
I'm Stephen Horton, founder of Burford Ballot Service.
Hello and I'm going to show you the proper way to iron a shirt.
Step 1. Dampen it.
The best time to iron a shirt is when it's freshly washed and still slightly damp.
If it's dry, use a spray bottle to dampen it.
Your iron will probably have a spray function too.
Step 2. Collar and Cuffs.
Make sure that your iron is at the correct temperature.
Select the cotton setting and give it plenty of time to heat up.
When ironing the collar, start from the point and move inwards.
Ironing the other way will leave a telltale upward curve in the fabric.
Now, the cuffs.
Iron the inside a little to get the main creases out, then start on the outside.
As with the collar, always start from the outside and iron inwards.
Once you have ironed them, fold the cuffs over
and press them to give a pleat that runs along the line of the arm.
Step 3. The Yoke and Back.
Start with the yoke.
That's the section that covers the back of the shoulders.
Fit the shirt onto your ironing board, like so.
Iron the yoke, starting from the outside and moving inwards.
Carefully press down any pleats.
Now, iron the rest of the back of the shirt, using plenty of steam to get the creases out.
Step 4. The Front and Placket.
Once the back is free of creases, rotate your shirt on the board.
Iron the front, applying steam and pressure to the placket.
That's the part with the buttons and buttonholes.
When the first side is done, rotate the shirt around and do the other side.
Press between the buttons, using the tip of the iron.
When the creases are all out, you're ready to move on to the sleeves.
Step 5. The Sleeves.
Lay out the sleeve on the board.
Use the seam to make sure it's flat before pressing it.
Repeat the process with the other sleeve and you're done.
Finally, a tip.
If you're travelling and need to fold your shirt, this is the best way to do it.
Button it up. Every other button is fine.
Lie the shirt on its front and lay an A4 sheet of card on the back.
Bring one side over.
Fold the sleeve over.
Line the cuff flap as it was ironed.
Now do the other side.
Fold the bottom of the shirt and sleeves up and then fold in half, like so.
If extra care is required, you can fold it again, leaving the collar on the inside.
Just make sure that you give it a quick press when you arrive.