If you are nervous about ironing or if the care instructions say “dry-clean only,” take your pants to a professional cleaner.
Take a minute to smooth out the inside of the pockets, too, to make sure they are laying flat.
Make sure that the bottom of the pants match up and are even to one another to guarantee there will be no wayward wrinkles.
If the button is bulging out, unbutton the pants and smooth out the waistband so it lays flat.
If the fabric is particularly delicate, like silk, place a sheet of tissue paper in between each fold you make.
If you notice that there are wrinkles or uneven sections you can’t remove by smoothing the fabric out with your hands, try starting the folding process over. Taking a little extra time to make sure your pants are folded correctly will save you ironing time later.
If you’re packing, put the bag into your suitcase last, or at least as close to last as you can. The less weight put onto the pants the better, since excess weight can cause wrinkles and misshape your pants. Unpack them as soon as you arrive to your hotel or wherever you are staying.
Check the care label on the pants before ironing if you’re not sure what to do. If they require delicate care, consider taking them to a professional cleaner.
Check the care label on the pants before ironing if you’re not sure what to do. If they require delicate care, consider taking them to a professional cleaner.
Try wiping down your folding surface before using it to clear it of any dust, hair, or dirt.
You may need to unbutton the pants so that the button doesn’t stick up and press into the fabric when it’s folded.
For this hanging method, you can’t use hangers that don’t have a bottom horizontal section, as there will be nowhere to hang the pants from.
Try to keep the pant leg as even as possible so that the fabric on either side is smooth.
Check to make sure the top pant leg didn’t get folded in on itself when you laid the hanger down.
If you notice that the fabric is uneven and won’t lay flat, start your folds over again. This will save you ironing time later!
When you are ready to wear your pants, you just need to unfold the legs from the hanger and you should be good to go!
