Why is ironing so hard?

RunSchwartzRun · August 2010

OMG, no matter how hard I try, when I iron something it still looks like a squirrel used it for nesting and then hung it back up in my closet. I hate looking so disheveled.

Can you please buy me a maid to do these things? I am obviously not capable.

tctibbe · August 2010

I SUCK at ironing!! I wish there was an easier way. We started taking all of DH's shirts to the dry cleaners to be cleaned and pressed. No matter how hard I tried, I could not do a good job...I am not capable either.

Aubs13 · August 2010

Yup...see, that's why I don't iron! If it doesn't look decent after a quick tumble in the dryer, it wasn't meant to be worn.

This is similar to my kitchen theory...if it can't be put in the dishwasher, I probably don't need to use it.

Wink

RunSchwartzRun · August 2010

Aubs13:
Yup...see, that's why I don't iron! If it doesn't look decent after a quick tumble in the dryer, it wasn't meant to be worn.

This is similar to my kitchen theory...if it can't be put in the dishwasher, I probably don't need to use it.

I totally agree with both of these!! I imagine the lack of ironing and thus professional attire is probably why I constantly get asked if I am a student. I work at a university, and no one ever thinks I work here, but I am 32.

AmyRM · August 2010

"it still looks like a squirrel used it for nesting and then hung it back up in my closet"

LOL.

ColleenS629 · August 2010

I can't iron to save my life. DH is so much better at it than I am.

jamilynn9 · August 2010

ColleenS629:
I can't iron to save my life. DH is so much better at it than I am.

Same. My mother just bought me a dress and said, "You don't even have to iron it!" I've talked about getting a steamer, but just haven't done it yet.

Gummybear · August 2010

I hate ironing. I'd rather just buy a new one...

Mrs.Albie · August 2010

Gummybear:
I hate ironing. I'd rather just buy a new one...

This!

1stcomeslove2 · August 2010

RunSchwartzRun:

, when I iron something it still looks like a squirrel used it for nesting and then hung it back up in my closet.

Haha!! It all has to do with the steam and heat. If something is really wrinkled I always make sure the iron is full of water and turn the heat and steam to high. If that doesn't fix it then it is time to go buy iron free pants and tops

damabo80 · August 2010

Aubs13:

Yup...see, that's why I don't iron! If it doesn't look decent after a quick tumble in the dryer, it wasn't meant to be worn.

This is similar to my kitchen theory...if it can't be put in the dishwasher, I probably don't need to use it.

Hahaha! I love this! It's my theory as well.

The only thing I have that doesn't go in the dishwasher is the fine china that's been in our family for 6 generations...and I probably would stick them in the dishwasher if they didn't have gold along the edges.

I can't remember the last time I used an iron. Maybe for a sewing project a few years back? I usually stick a wrinkled garment in the dryer with a wet handtowel for a few mins. It makes it look "good enough".

jolieandscott · August 2010

Use a steamer! I love mine!

pennynjon · August 2010

lol! I thought I was the only one who was terrible at ironing. I try to avoid it...I throw clothes in the dryer for a few minutes unless they have horrible wrinkles.