How to Iron a T-Shirt

in 5 Easy Steps

Ironing a T-shirt is easier than you think! It keeps your shirt looking fresh and wrinkle-free. Follow these simple steps to look smooth!

1. Prepare your Ironing Space & Clothes:

•  Get the ironing board out and open it or find a sturdy flat surface to use

•  Bring the clothes you want to iron

•  Check the tag of the clothing to make sure that you can iron it (there will be a small photo of an iron on the tag) and that you know the correct temperature for the iron

•  Bring the iron and water

2. Prepare the Iron

•  Plug in the iron and let it heat up. This takes 5-10 minutes

•  Check the temperature of the iron to make sure that it is ready to iron

•  Add filtered water if the iron needs water

3. Place the T-shirt flat on the ironing board

•  Place it front upwards so that the whole top of the shirt is on the board

•  If there is a logo or a design, you might want to iron the shirt inside out or use a pillowcase to cover the design

4. Iron!

•  Make long slow passes over the entire surface

•  As you complete a section of the shirt, move the shirt so that you have another section to iron. Complete one side of the shirt, including the sleeves, before you turn the shirt over

•  Don’t leave the iron in one place too long

•  If there are many wrinkles in one place, you can use the “steam” option or you can squirt water on the shirt

•  Turn the T-shirt over and Iron the back

5. Fold or hang the T-shirt immediately after ironing