ironing trousers

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Hi everyone,
please excuse me if this request is in the wrong
category.
My wife has recently left me for another man, while i am
managing resonably well, one or two things i am struggling with, i can iron my shirts, but dont know how to iron my trousers properly, has anyone any tips please.
any help very much appreciated.
Andy.

[MarzipanQ]

Easy answer is to use an ironing service to be honest but if you want to do them yourself then I can only say how I do mine:) First of all decide if the want a razor sharp crease down the leg - for jeans, chinos they're a bit unnecessary in my opinion. I do casual trousers this way - with zip open slide the left hand top of garment over your board, iron then move to right hand side, left back, right back , then do legs flat both front and back. If you want creases then do the top bits the same way but when you do the legs fold the trousers the same way as you see them hanging in a shop and press so you get an edge down the front of the leg. I take suit trousers to the cleaners - they do a much better job:) and no, I don't run a postal ironing service lol

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marzipan,
thanks very much for your reply, most helpful.

[bimbo123456]

Iron the tops inside out to avoid shiny pocket marks. Use a damp teatowel to iron the crease if reqd. Can't believe you never ironed trousers before you caveman. (only kidding)

[MarzipanQ]

Had to smile Bimbo as I have a husband who kept his uniform immaculate but claimed unable to iron anything else - it's stood him in good stead for over 34 years lol

[Noahs Ark]

Make sure when ironing trousers that you first cover them with a flat cloth (tea towel or sheet) to prevent them from going shiny

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Hi guys,
thank you all very much for your answers,
sorry i am late responding, i have been to my brothers for a couple of days.
Andy

[Solarjunkie]

Remove from washing machine as soon as possible after cycle finishes.
Match up seams at the hems, holding them up in the air so the trousers fall straight by gravity.
Drape neatly and carefully over a radiator.
Wait till morning.
Remove from radiator and put on!

Put shirts on a hanger straight away, doing up at least the top button.They can often be worn without ironing.

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Thanks solarjunkie, for the usefull info.
i have successfuly ironed a pair of trousers,
thanks to all the good people on A.B