A blazer is one of the most adaptable and versatile garments in anyone’s wardrobe. Whether it’s an important business meeting, a casual lunch or a fancy date night, there’s always a good reason to show off your best jacket. But keeping it clean, ironed and fresh can feel like a little bit of effort. Can you even iron a blazer?
The answer is yes, and we’ve created the perfect guide to show you how to iron a blazer in the easiest way possible!
How to prepare your blazer
Before you begin ironing a blazer there are several important steps to follow to ensure you achieve the best results and don’t damage the blazer in the process.
Inspect your jacket for stains, scuffs and marks
If you don’t wear your blazer all too often then you may have forgotten about the odd red wine spot or food mark. The jacket needs to be completely clean beforehand as ironing over stains and spots will set them in completely. If your blazer or suit jacket does contain some pre-iron stains we recommend taking it to the dry cleaner to have them removed.
Read the blazers label
Yes! Those little labels inside your clothes contain useful information regarding cleaning and specifically ironing! Depending on the fabric and material, you may need to adjust the temperature settings on your iron, so read the instructions carefully!
Set up your ironing station
For the best results you should have a clean iron, ideally topped up with distilled water. Ensure your ironing board is also clean before placing any garments over the top. Let’s get ironing!
How to iron a blazer at home step-by-step:
- Blazers and suit jackets are often made from delicate materials such as wool, linen or tweed. Place a thin, cotton cloth between the iron and garment before ironing. This ensures the fabric is protected from direct heat but is still able to smooth out any wrinkles.
- Starting by placing the jacket flat on the board, with the back facing upward. Sprinkle some water over the creased areas using a small spray bottle or your irons spray function. Employing a pressing method, not a moving motion, gently press the wrinkles out, keeping the iron still for a few seconds at a time. Repeat until you’re happy the back of the jacket is completely wrinkle-free.
Tip: Your jacket’s label should contain the correct information, but if you’re still not sure which temperature to set your iron to, begin at a very low temperature and slowly increase until you’re happy the creases are being removed effectively.
- Flip the blazer over and place one-half of the front on the board. Leave the other half hanging off the side. Apply a little pressure with the iron and again press out any creases from each half of the jacket, being careful not to catch any buttons, badges or cufflinks.
- You’ll need to pay special attention to the blazer pocket and lapels. Use light pressure to smoothly glide over the pockets and lapels. You don’t want them to have a stiff ironed look, but a smooth, lightly-pressed feel.
- Ironing the shoulder pads with too much pressure can make them stand out, lose their shape and look unnatural. Give them a gentle press at a low temperature. Repeat once or twice if the wrinkles remain but if creases are set in, we would recommend using a dry cleaner or an ironing professional to avoid damage.
- Finally, iron the sleeves in a similar way to the lapels and pockets. We don’t want to create a stiff look or generate more creases. First, straighten out any significant wrinkles with your hands and then begin to iron gently through the centre of the sleeve, using the seams as a guide. This will keep each sleeve straight and smooth out any creases.
How to iron a blazer without an iron
The most effective way to keep your blazer wrinkle-free without an iron is to use a handheld steamer. Hang your blazer somewhere with enough space so that you can easily move the steamer around. A wide closet or even in a shower would be sufficient. Next, fill your steamer with distilled water and allow it to heat up.
Moving the steamer slowly over each part of the jacket, pull the fabric tight to help remove the creases. Work your way around the blazer in sections. It is important not to move the steamer too fast as it won’t have a chance to penetrate the material and remove the wrinkles.
Handheld steamers can be just as quick and effective as irons and they also come with less risk of burns or damage. However, be careful not to over-steam as too much hot water can alter the dimensions of the fabric.
Why not let Wecasa help?
If you’re still not totally sure about how to iron a blazer and want to pass the ironing duties on to a professional, Wecasa is the perfect partner to help you out.
Our cleaning and ironing professionals have years of experience and are experts when it comes to the difficult tasks. Ironing service prices begin at £16.90 per hour and don’t require any minimum order. Every professional has been vetted and verified to ensure only the best results for you!
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