Step 3 of 9 · Iron a Dress Shirt in 4 Minutes
Press the collar flat
Press the collar flat — step 3 of 9 in Iron a Dress Shirt in 4 Minutes. Flip the collar up so the underside faces you. Start from the collar points and iron inward toward the center — never from center outward,…
Free cleaning & laundry tip: Press the collar flat (step 3 of 9 from "Iron a Dress Shirt in 4 Minutes").
Flip the collar up so the underside faces you. Start from the collar points and iron inward toward the center — never from center outward, which pushes fabric toward the tips and creates puckers. Press firmly in one smooth stroke. Flip the collar over and repeat on the outside.
If the collar has a fold line, fold it back down and press lightly along the fold to set it. Don't crease it sharply unless you want a military look — a gentle press keeps it natural. Reinsert collar stays now if you removed them.
Pro tip: Always iron toward the center of the collar, not outward. Outward strokes push excess fabric to the points and cause bumps.
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