It's so interesting how differently people's ironing processes are! My mother taught me to iron the collar first and then the back yoke, then cuffs and sleeves. and finally the body of the shirt. The first thing we learned as children was my dad's handkerchiefs before we started on garments when were a little older and she trusted us using the iron.
Just found yr channel, what a dear heart! My need to wrest clothing purse from Mum to avoid the inevitable Laura Ashley frilly blouses..led to a lucrative Sunday job ironing for a petite wearer of said frilly blouses & her beau's sea island cotton dress shirts. I can iron & quickly 'cos she only paid for 2 hrs each week but £5 per hour 😅 (an enormous amount in 1980)
I was taught by my military father. First iron the back of collar, then the front collar. Then the front, back and second front. Finally the sleeves and cuffs. ❤
Hello! First person I have heard say that she likes to iron! I’m with you, I love to iron as well! Very therapeutic for me. We iron alike! Nothing like a crisp shirt! Thanks to my lovely Grandmother!❤
My ritual was to iron everything on Sunday afternoon with my Laurastar continuous steam iron: hubby’s & my business clothes; daughters’ school uniforms etc. The final tripod rack of beautifully pressed items (no starch just steam& water spray) was very satisfying. Meanwhile, hubby was downstairs cooking up the roast, beer in hand, footy on tv - who said men can’t multi task 😉. Nowadays we’re retired, so has the iron 😊🌻
I love ironing! I have a morphy Richards steam generator and wouldn’t be without it. I’m on my second one now. I pay about £250, but they are worth every penny x
Such a great video, Charlie--as always! It would be nice to see how you organize your shoes. Also, any tips on decorating for the holidays using a cottage-style Christmas as inspiration. Oh, it would also be nice to see something about how to downsize/store holiday decor. : )
I think that it was the book "Home Comforts" which described ironing as the "Queenliest of Household Arts". I would mostly steam the frills. Also I would put them in the dryer for a short while which cuts down the ironing by half, at least, provided I don't forget to pull them out after a few minutes.
I love to iron as well - ever since watching the ironing scene in Dr. Zhivago with Laura and Yuri 50 years ago!!! 😆. However, my mother taught me to start with the back of the shirt - go around the body, do the shoulders, sleeves and collar last - I think your way is better, sorry mom!
Dear Charlie, I would like to know if it is adecuate to Iron the sleeves without a line in the middle of it. The only line you see is the one in the seam.
PS - Do you have a video on how to iron sheets and tablecloths - I struggle with these. For the sheets, a woman I knew that had servants in her youth, showed me how they did the sheets - they iron them on the bed! Does this make sense?!? 🤷🏻♀️
It's so interesting how differently people's ironing processes are! My mother taught me to iron the collar first and then the back yoke, then cuffs and sleeves. and finally the body of the shirt. The first thing we learned as children was my dad's handkerchiefs before we started on garments when were a little older and she trusted us using the iron.
@@teresahalliday3680 so many different ways but they all lead to Rome 😊 yes I learnt with napkins and hankies xx
You are a lovely role model of a housewife Charlie. Home is such an important part of our lives and yours is lovely.
@@debbiestott3651 thank you xxx
This was helpful! I would love a tour of how you organize your clothes and wardrobe! Thanks so much ❤
Just found yr channel, what a dear heart! My need to wrest clothing purse from Mum to avoid the inevitable Laura Ashley frilly blouses..led to a lucrative Sunday job ironing for a petite wearer of said frilly blouses & her beau's sea island cotton dress shirts. I can iron & quickly 'cos she only paid for 2 hrs each week but £5 per hour 😅 (an enormous amount in 1980)
My mother taught me how to iron as a small child and have loved it ever since!, I also like washing and seeing it blowing on the line.
@@RuthThrelfall yes me too x
I was taught by my military father. First iron the back of collar, then the front collar. Then the front, back and second front. Finally the sleeves and cuffs. ❤
this is so useful! key takeaway was that you don't iron both sides of the sleeve? shows I must be doing it wrong! thanks xx
Hello! First person I have heard say that she likes to iron! I’m with you, I love to iron as well! Very therapeutic for me. We iron alike! Nothing like a crisp shirt! Thanks to my lovely Grandmother!❤
@@irishdancer2753 love that your Grandmother taught you
My ritual was to iron everything on Sunday afternoon with my Laurastar continuous steam iron: hubby’s & my business clothes; daughters’ school uniforms etc. The final tripod rack of beautifully pressed items (no starch just steam& water spray) was very satisfying. Meanwhile, hubby was downstairs cooking up the roast, beer in hand, footy on tv - who said men can’t multi task 😉. Nowadays we’re retired, so has the iron 😊🌻
I love ironing! I have a morphy Richards steam generator and wouldn’t be without it. I’m on my second one now. I pay about £250, but they are worth every penny x
Such a great video, Charlie--as always! It would be nice to see how you organize your shoes. Also, any tips on decorating for the holidays using a cottage-style Christmas as inspiration. Oh, it would also be nice to see something about how to downsize/store holiday decor. : )
I think that it was the book "Home Comforts" which described ironing as the "Queenliest of Household Arts". I would mostly steam the frills. Also I would put them in the dryer for a short while which cuts down the ironing by half, at least, provided I don't forget to pull them out after a few minutes.
I actually like ironing. I find it relaxing…it may be weird but it’s ok with me… I also have a good iron and ironing table I find it an easy choir❤
Thank you for doing this and I have sent this video to my daughter too.
Thanks Charlie! ❤
Thankyou so much for this helpful video Charlie 🧡xxx
@@katie7382 you are so welcome Katie xx
Thank you for the instruction! When can we expect a full tour of the new home? I am so anxious to see your style in the new space.
@@bevnichols9162 once it’s finished x
I love to iron as well - ever since watching the ironing scene in Dr. Zhivago with Laura and Yuri 50 years ago!!! 😆. However, my mother taught me to start with the back of the shirt - go around the body, do the shoulders, sleeves and collar last - I think your way is better, sorry mom!
Hello Charlot😊te
Dear Charlie, I would like to know if it is adecuate to Iron the sleeves without a line in the middle of it. The only line you see is the one in the seam.
PS - Do you have a video on how to iron sheets and tablecloths - I struggle with these. For the sheets, a woman I knew that had servants in her youth, showed me how they did the sheets - they iron them on the bed! Does this make sense?!? 🤷🏻♀️
@@joannecortese7341 I don’t iron them on the bed but yes can do a video xx
@@ask.charlie thank you!!! 🙏🏽😁
I was taught “First the cuffs then collar-and-breast - d. . . and b . . . . r all the rest” which I have passed on to my 4 daughters and 3 sons.