SHIRTS AND BLOUSES
a.
Place the shoulder yoke on the ironing board first, face down and press.
b.
Place the sleeves on the ironing board, next, with the fold parallel to the long
seam and press.
c.
Place the cuffs on the end of the ironing board and press.
d.
Place the body of the shirt into the storage area between the pressing plate
and ironing board, away from you. Press the side front of the shirt including
the placket or pocket.
e.
Pull the shirt towards you and continue to press each area until complete.
f.
Place the shoulder yoke flat on the ironing board. Press to remove the crease.
g.
Place the collar right side up on the ironing board and press.
PANTS
a.
Place the pressing cushion under the waistband and press.
b.
Reposition the waistband and continue around the pants until the entire waist-
band is pressed.
c.
To press the inseam, place the pressing cushion under the area to be pressed.
Press the entire inseam and repeat for the other leg.
d. P ress the front and back pleats using the same method. Fold one leg along
the creased line. Place it on the ironing board so that the seams will not be
pressed. Press the crease.
PLEATED SKIRTS
a.
Place the pressing cushion under the waistband and press.
b.
Reposition the waistband and continue around the skirt until the entire waist-
band is pressed.
c. Place the pleated area on the ironing board. Fold the pleats carefully and press.
d. Continue with each pleated area until the garment is completed.
OTHER ITEMS
a. EMBROIDERY should be placed FACE DOWN on the ironing board to reduce
wear and prevent damage to delicate work.
b. CURTAINS may be pressed running them from one end of the ironing board to
the other and pressing in sections until complete.
c.
DRESSES with special needs should refer to the above sections on pleats,
shirts (bodices), etc., for proper use of the pressing cushion.
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