Step 5 of 9 · Iron a Dress Shirt in 4 Minutes
Lay the sleeve flat and press
Lay the sleeve flat and press — step 5 of 9 in Iron a Dress Shirt in 4 Minutes. Lay one sleeve flat on the board with the seam running along the bottom edge.
Free cleaning & laundry tip: Lay the sleeve flat and press (step 5 of 9 from "Iron a Dress Shirt in 4 Minutes").
Lay one sleeve flat on the board with the seam running along the bottom edge. Smooth the fabric with your hand to eliminate any folds — a double crease on a sleeve looks worse than no ironing at all. Press from the shoulder seam down to the cuff in long, smooth strokes.
For a sharp sleeve crease (formal), iron a deliberate fold along the top edge of the sleeve from shoulder to cuff. For a soft look (business casual), iron the sleeve flat without creating a top crease. Flip the sleeve and press the underside. Repeat on the second sleeve.
Pro tip: If you see a double crease forming, lift the iron, re-smooth the sleeve flat with your hand, and press again. Don't iron over a double crease — it sets permanently.
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