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"This is a guide to ironing
a man's business shirt."
The Osca Ironing manual has been compiled with and adheres to PIA (Professional Ironer's Academy) recommendations and industry guidelines.
(C) Copyright Osca 2006
How to iron a Man's Business shirt the 'Osca' way
For best results and minimum loss of quality due to over-handling the following order should be adhered to:
Collar :
Iron the back of the collar first, from the outside points into the centre, stretching the seams and pull into shape ironing out folds and pressing flat.
Fold collar back along the seam and press back carefully paying particular attention that it is precise along the seam.
Iron the front of the collar, as necessary.
Shoulders :
Iron one shoulder at a time to be sure of flat seams and no ironed-in creases (Some shirts are able to be placed where the whole shoulder panel can be ironed at the one time.).
Stretch and flatten seams.
Cuffs and Sleeves :
Always start with the inside of the cuff. Stretch into shape, Iron into the opening for a flat and neat cuff area.
Press outside of cuff, if necessary. Remember that some fabrics need more attention and seams should be stretched and flat.
When finished the cuff should be round, not pressed and creased closed.
Start with the inside of the sleeve (cuff opening up). Iron the sleeve separately from the cuff, ensuring the cuff remains round.
First ensure that the sleeve seam is aligned correctly, not twisting, ironing up from the seam or if there is a set-in sleeve crease it must be followed, ironing away from the crease.
Open the sleeve to its full width at the centre of the sleeve from the seam at the beginning of the cuff opening. Make sure both layers of fabric are flat, guarding against the possibility of creasing on the other side.
Iron a perfect single sharp crease, from cuff opening to the shoulder seam. Do not press over cuff or shoulder panel.
Bodice :
Although a personal preference, experience with possible bounce back or mishandling, it is advisable to begin with the front panel with button holes and moving the finished parts of the fabric towards you. This will enable you to see any problems immediately.
Gently work and "knead" the fabric, stretching the material as well as the side seams to recapture the original shape of the garment.
When working on the button area make sure that all interfacing is perfectly straight.
Concentrate on 90 degree angles, stretched out and flattened seams, and sharp pleats.
To avoid bounce-back spray with extra water at the table as necessary, using less steam, perhaps even a dry iron to ensure that the fabric is dry and set when taken off the table.
Presentation :
Hang shirt on hanger in the customer preferred direction.
Place collar insert, if being used, directly under the collar seam, fold back and smooth outt.
Button up the very top button (or as per customer request), and round off the collar.
Sit the shirt forward a little and centre on the hanger.
Fold sleeves in across the front.
Button up the front pockets for a neat presentation .
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