Step 6 of 9 · Iron a Dress Shirt in 4 Minutes
Press the cuffs open
Press the cuffs open — step 6 of 9 in Iron a Dress Shirt in 4 Minutes. Unbutton the cuff and lay it flat, inside up. Iron from the edges toward the center in one stroke. Flip and press the outside.
Free cleaning & laundry tip: Press the cuffs open (step 6 of 9 from "Iron a Dress Shirt in 4 Minutes").
Unbutton the cuff and lay it flat, inside up. Iron from the edges toward the center in one stroke. Flip and press the outside. For French cuffs, unfold them completely, iron flat, then refold and press lightly along the fold.
Button-barrel cuffs: iron around the buttons, not over them. Running the iron over buttons can scratch the soleplate and crack plastic buttons. Use the iron's tip to press the fabric between buttons precisely.
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