5. PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES IN IRONING AND
PRESSING CLOTHES AND LINENS
•Ironing is the process of using an
iron to remove wrinkles from damp
washable clothing.
• Pressing involves no sliding of the
iron, the iron is placed on the fabric
and then lifted.
6. PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES IN IRONING
AND PRESSING CLOTHES AND LINENS
• It is best to iron linen while it is still damp. When ironing is done, hang
the garment to dry completely. Do not wear linen while it is still damp as
it will cause more creases.
• It is best to use steam iron if available. Sprinkle additional water if
necessary to get a smooth finish.
• For areas like collars and cuffs, use spray-on starch or fabric sizing.
For embroidered items, use a lightweight cloth over the stitching and
iron the two together to avoid damage in the stitching.
• Always press the clothing on the wrong side especially clothing with
darker colors to prevent shiny spots.
7. STEPS IRONING OF SHIRT
• 1.) Turn the shirt inside out.
• 2) Flaten the colar on the ironing board.
• 3) Iron the back side of the collar
• 4)Turn the shirt over and iron the front side of the collar.
• 5.) Lay the sheets on the ironing board and stretch the fabric.
• 6.) Iron around the sleeves
• 7.) Insert the shirt into the ironing board
• 8.) Iron the shirt from top to bottom.
• 9.) Turn the shirt into its right side and hang.
9. I DO
I will do the ironing first. I just want you to listen and watch.
10. GUIDED QUESTIONS
1. Did you like the video?
2. There are how many steps in ironing of shirt?
3. What are the steps in ironing of shirt??
4. Why is it important to learn the steps in ironing?
5. Why do we need to turn the shirt inside out?
6. Why do we need to start with the collar?
7. Why do we need to learn the ironing of clothes?
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11. WE DO
• Now can we will do the ironing together since I have asked
everyone to bring their materials. I know some didn’t have the
iron just follow the steps with us.
12. Performance output
(video presentation)
• Since we have limited amount of materials. I will allow you to do a
video presentation. So that you can borrow each other materials. I
will collect your output after one hour and thirty minutes.
YOU DO!
14. INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY
(1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES)
• Since we have limited amount of materials The class will do their
performance output in a video presentation
15. TRUE OR FALSE
Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and change
the underline word if the statement is incorrect
____________1. Ironing involves no sliding of the iron, the iron is placed on the fabric and then lifted.
____________2. Pressing is the process of using an iron to remove wrinkles from damp washable clothing.
____________3. It is necessary to sprinkle little amount of water while ironing to get a smooth finish.
____________4. You need to press the clothing on the right side to prevent shiny spots.
____________5. Use a lightweight cloth over the stitching for embroidered items.
____________6. The first procedure in ironing and pressing the clothes is to hang the garment.
____________7. Use spray-on starch for areas like collars and cuffs.
____________8. Do not wear linen while it is still damp as it will cause more creases.
____________9. Pressing and Ironing is the same.
____________10. It is required to use ironing board in ironing clothes.
