Classic trousers with arrows must look perfect. Any error is immediately noticeable, unlike bananas, jeans or cargo, which have a more casual style. The overall look depends on the quality of the ironed trousers. Trousers with creases are part of a business look, and the look will be hopelessly ruined by unkempt trousers or unevenly ironed creases.
The history of the appearance of arrows on trousers
Arrows on trousers appeared relatively recently, when compared with the age of the type of clothing itself. At the end of the 19th century, a dramatic breakthrough in the textile and clothing industry in Europe gave rise to massive exports of garments, including trousers, to America. The clothes were transported quite roughly - they were pressed and then compacted into the holds, stuffing them “to capacity.” As a result, the clothes, and of course the trousers, received such creases that even the ironed trousers remained with creases.
The American nation was experiencing a rapid influx of immigrants, the massive development of new lands, the Civil War was brewing, and did not make any special claims to clothing. The men wore trousers with creases, as they had bought them, and were not too worried about it - there were more important problems. After some time, such a defect became familiar and gradually became fashionable.
What temperature to choose
As a rule, any product has a label with care requirements. A special symbol will tell you how much you need to heat the iron so as not to spoil anything.
If there is no label, consider the type of fabric:
- Cotton - 180–220 °C;
- Linen - 215–240 °C;
- Viscose - 150–180 °C;
- Wool - 160–170 °C;
- Polyester - 140–155 °C;
- Silk - 140–165 °C;
- Mixed - choose the temperature according to the type of fabric for which it is lower.
Differences between men's and women's trousers
The blurring of the line between women's clothing and men's clothing sometimes makes it difficult to determine the purpose of trousers based on gender. Apart from outright unisex, where there really is no difference, the difference can be determined by several nuances. Whatever the color of the fabric, its structure and weaving, the clear difference between women's and men's trousers lies in the belt and fastener. The belt on men's trousers is sewn with a large number of belt loops - from 8 to 10 pieces. This helps to keep the product on the almost non-existent male waist, especially with narrow hips. Women's hips are noticeably wider than the lumbar region, so the trousers fit the wearer perfectly even without the help of a belt - no more than 5 belt loops.
The next difference lies in the cut of the codpiece, the common style of the fly. The first thing you need to pay attention to is the direction of the fastener. On men's trousers it looks on the right side, on women's trousers - on the left side. The structure of the codpiece can also vary - in the men's version, as a rule, buttons are used, in the women's version there is always a zip fastener (zipper), although men's models are already sewn with a zipper.
The cut of the trouser leg - in the men's version it is straight, in the women's version the side seam can be curved in the shape of a crescent in the hip area, but not always, for example, in “pipes” it is straight.
Tricks of the professionals
Professionals will tell you what tricks to use during ironing in order to achieve maximum effect and not ruin your trousers:
- To avoid shine, soak the gauze not in water, but in vinegar diluted with water;
- use a vertical steamer, this will help avoid kinks in the fabric;
- A comb with wide teeth, through which you can pull the wet trouser leg along the entire length, will help you to draw the arrow evenly;
- coat the inner line of the arrows with a piece of laundry soap;
- the arrows will be straighter if you start ironing from the middle of the trouser leg, that is, from the knee, gradually moving first in one direction, then in the opposite direction;
- after ironing, let the arrows dry;
- do not put on your trousers immediately after ironing, let them hang for 20-30 minutes, this will fix the result of the work.
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Modes for different types of fabric
Before ironing your trousers, you need to pay attention to the accompanying label, which must indicate the temperature recommended for ironing, as well as the type of textile. Failure to follow the recommendations may result in the formation of scorch marks or the fabric remaining unironed.
Recommended heating temperature on the iron regulator:
- Silk - 60–80º;
- Viscose - 120º;
- Linen - 180–200º;
- Nylon—60–80º;
- Cotton - 170–180º;
- Wool - 100–120º;
- Knitwear - 90–120º.
If possible, knitwear is not ironed at all, but if necessary, do it only from the inside out, the same way as with velor, velvet, and corduroy. You cannot put strong pressure on any pile fabric - it is impossible to “lift” the ironed pile.
Useful tips
- To avoid unwanted gloss, gauze can be soaked in vinegar water.
- Vertical steaming or a steam generator helps avoid wrinkles on fabrics that cannot be ironed traditionally.
- You can easily get rid of creases on trousers by ironing them from the inside out through gauze. To do this, you need to place the iron on wet gauze at the maximum permissible temperature until the gauze dries. You can repeat several times until the crease is completely eliminated.
Thus, ironing trousers is not a difficult task, but it requires knowledge of some subtleties. However, in order to look good, you don’t need to spend a lot of time and effort, just learn certain tricks once.
How to iron trousers with arrows
Trousers with arrows require careful care and proper ironing. To do this, the folds need to be ironed using an iron or a steam generator, an ironing iron (gauze, special fabric). If the device does not have a steaming function, then a spray bottle with clean water can successfully replace it.
How to iron classic trousers with arrows
How to iron dress pants correctly? After the small parts of the product have been ironed, the trousers are folded together on the surface, the internal and side seams are aligned, and then the upper trouser leg is folded back. Then carefully and carefully iron the spread part, not forgetting about the wet mode and the iron if there is no overhead sole. Instead of an iron, you can use a steam generator, but the trousers should still be in a horizontal position.
Simple ironing and steaming does not guarantee long-term preservation of shape; on the contrary, the sharpness of the angle on the fold of the fabric is smoothed out quite quickly. To keep the arrow in place, you must use a press. Do not be upset if such a device is not available in the arsenal of home appliances - no one except seamstresses has it. A thick book will perfectly fulfill the role of a press. They do this by following a step-by-step algorithm:
- spread a damp cloth on the canvas and iron it;
- Having removed the iron, immediately place a book volume in its place and hold it for about 30 seconds;
- While the book is lying, iron the next part of the canvas, and then move the book.
In this way, all the arrows will be ironed, and after steaming with the help of an improvised press, they will hold the angle much longer and more clearly. Synthetics do not need steam treatment - the fabric already holds folds perfectly.
How to iron out the top of your trousers
Clean trousers are carefully laid out on the surface of an ironing board or table - it is preferable to use a board. It is necessary to conduct a visual inspection of the product, pay attention to the condition of the seams, pockets, belt loops, bottom hems, and identify places that require special attention:
- If the seams are wrinkled on the wrong side, then they are ironed first - it is advisable that there is some kind of backing between the panels of the trouser leg at this time - this will protect the front side from the imprint of the cuts.
- Then they iron the burlap of the pockets, not forgetting to set the required temperature. Burlap can be made of twill or cotton lining fabric, and different modes are set for them.
- After this, iron the hem at the bottom and turn the product right side out.
Next, the codpiece and belt are ironed, making sure that each part remains in perfect condition. It is most convenient to do this on the tapered end (tongue) of the ironing board - this is one of the most difficult operations, and the back should not touch the front. Trousers are always ironed from top to bottom.
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How to secure folds
There are a couple of techniques that will not only help you complete the task of ironing trousers with creases more efficiently, but also consolidate the result. To do this you will need starch and a piece of soap:
- Rub the arrows from the wrong side with laundry soap, after which they are ironed from the front;
- to give special rigidity to the creases in the upper part of the trousers, they are lubricated with a liquid paste made from starch and ironed in the same way as in the case of soap.
Apple cider vinegar does not play a role in the preservation of the arrows, but, previously diluted in water in a proportion of 1 tbsp. l. per 1 liter of water, it will help avoid shine on the surface of textiles. After ironing, the trousers must dry, otherwise all the work will be wasted.
Features of materials that need to be taken into account
Each material has its own characteristics not only in operation and washing, but also in ironing. The iron settings and the process itself depend on this.
The trousers must be dampened first. The temperature should be adjusted to approximately 150 degrees. The iron pressure should be strong. The steam is wet.
Cotton + polyester
Lightly moisten the fabric and adjust the temperature to 110 degrees. Apply moderate pressure with the iron. Add a little steam.
Do not wet the fabric, do not use steam. Heating is minimal, it is advisable to turn on the soft “silk” mode if available. The pressure is weak.
Iron from the inside out through damp gauze with a little steam and medium pressure. Temperature - 120 degrees.
Pre-moisten and iron with plenty of steam, pressing firmly on the iron. Temperature at least 180 degrees.
Cotton + linen
Pre-moisten and iron from inside out using strong steam. Press firmly. Temperature is about 180 degrees.
Iron dry fabric with medium pressure without steam at temperatures up to 80 degrees, it is advisable to use the special “silk” mode.
Iron dry trousers through damp gauze with gentle pressure without steam at a temperature of up to 80 degrees.
It is better to avoid direct contact with the iron, as there is a high risk of melting the fabric. It is better to use vertical steaming with temperatures up to 80 degrees.
Pre-moisten and iron through damp gauze from the inside out. Use strong pressure and steam. The temperature for soft fabric is 150 degrees, for rough fabric it is 180–200.
Using vertical steaming, iron from the inside out in the direction of the grain at minimum temperature.
Wool and wool mixture
Iron through damp gauze using horizontal steaming at a temperature of about 100 degrees.
How to iron pants without gauze
Suit fabric always requires delicate ironing, no matter whether it is trousers, a jacket, a vest or a skirt. Without an ironing agent (gauze or special fabric), the “suit” can only be ironed with a special pad on the iron. Its presence does not allow you to leave marks and marks on the canvas and eliminates the need to use an iron. It is advisable to have such a device for anyone who has to iron products made from similar textiles themselves, especially since the price is reasonable.
If a problem arises - how to iron trousers with creases, if there is neither one nor the other, the trousers can be ironed from the wrong side, but the creases cannot be ironed in this way - to do this, you will have to turn the product right side out. As a last resort, you can use paper, having first checked on a control piece of textile whether it leaves prints of printing ink. You can also use part of a sheet or a cotton towel.
Preparation
Before you begin ironing, inspect your pants. They must be absolutely clean; even a small stain will be imprinted into the fabric during ironing. This will not only spoil the appearance, but also create problems when removing this stain.
Check and clean pockets and hard-to-reach seams. It happens that after washing, matted fabric fibers are found in them, or you accidentally did not remove some piece of paper from your pocket before washing.
Turn the product inside out.
If linen or corduroy trousers are dry , pre-treat them with a steam generator or spray the fabric with a spray bottle, fold and leave for 10-20 minutes. For a better effect, you can put it in a plastic bag to prevent moisture from evaporating. It is better to wrap the silk in a damp towel; the spray bottle will leave stains on it. Dry items made from these fabrics are difficult to iron.
How to make arrows without an iron
After each wash, the hands have to be restored, but the process can be greatly simplified if you use several techniques. After washing, classic trousers are not wrung out - the water must drain from them, obeying the natural laws of physics. The wet product is carefully folded along the arrows and in this state is hung on the dryer. After this, the arrows practically do not lose their shape, as do the pockets, belt loops, seams, and hems. Ironing such trousers and ironing creases is much easier than those wrinkled after spinning.
From the treasury of folk wisdom
A military man must be impeccable in everything, and therefore in his clothes. How to tidy up your military trousers? There are some tricks here.
- From the inside out, apply dry soap to the area of the future arrows. Turn it inside out, then iron it.
- Soaking gauze in vinegar is a classic technique.
- Prepare an impregnation consisting of laundry soap, water, and gelatin. Dissolve a little soap in water, pour gelatin with this water, dissolve, then soak the folds from the inside with a tampon. Iron through cheesecloth so as not to damage the iron.
- You can use Jubilee spray.
- A great way is to sew up the creases before washing.
- To secure the folds, you need to iron them through a cloth moistened with a soap-vinegar solution (at the rate of 1 tablespoon of vinegar per 1 liter of soapy water).
- Before the procedure, moisten the inside with a starch solution.
