CarrieMpls said:

No - you like what you like and that's cool ( me too )

I guess maybe I look a mess sometimes to many

I hand wash my linens then throw them in a warm dryer for a few minutes with a big dry towel then shake them out and hang them - yes they have a bit of crinkle but they do not look like they were wadded up

Mach said:

I will have to try that!

I hang mine dry and they look atrocious without a quick once-over with the iron. I can see that maybe throwing them in the dryer on low with a towel would do the trick.

I don't particularly enjoy ironing, but I do like the results.

I remember my mom teaching me to iron - beginning when I was about six, I guess. I started with my dad's handkerchiefs. When I could do those perfectly (no crimps), she taught me to do pillowcases (more difficult because they have two layers of fabric). Finally, I "graduated" to clothing - and she taught me how to iron a shirt.

Pressing is also the most important part of sewing - which I do a lot of.

I just gave the sheets and duvet cover a quick press for the spare bed where Miguel will be sleeping next week.

I hate ironing.

Helllll no. I hate ironing. Somehow I always end up burning myself a bit.

Stupid appliance.

there are laundry services that will press your sheets for you and iron the rest of your stuff, too. There really isn't a reason to do it unless you really want to or just don't have many things to iron.
[Edited 5/30/08 10:45am]

CarrieMpls said:

You're a universal fabricist!
When I used to wear linen, I'd always make sure it was ironed. I like the linen crisp.

applekisses said:

Mach said:

Mach, you have just explained my method of ironing! Now I have my kids doing it also, if something is wrinkled, they throw it in the dryer alone with a dryer sheet and presto!

CarrieMpls said:

i'll have you know that i not only work for a living, but i work at a large lawfirm amidst covens of republicans and right wing christians. i HAVE to look my best every day or else everyone i work with is going to think i'm a dirtier hippie than they already think i am. my secret is that i simply look at the labels for my work clothes - it's easy to find "wrinkle free" fabrics these days. H&M has tons of dress shirts that are wrinkle free...and cheap!

i iron every day! and no I dont love doing it!

No, I loathe it. I do like to vacuum though.

shanti0608 said:

you should have nipped all that in the bud young lady by refusing to do it from day one!

Orange123 said:

business opportunity for some young buff guy to come over to my place and iron

Moonstar319 said:

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ironing that does sound familiar

i only iron my work uniform- rugrat school uniforn gets folded straight off the line- hubbies work clothes dont need ironong.

rest is on a need to wear basis.

back in the day- ie b4 kid- i used to iron pillowcases, teatowels, everything except 4 underwear, sheets and towels.

ZombieKitten said:

I can hear him now

"Girl, I've got the iron for your crease.

We'll steam, then press

Let me start with your dress."

Orange123 said:

you got it!!!!

ZombieKitten said:

"I still got it"

I love it. With starch.

ZombieKitten said:

Well I gotta earn my keep at the moment.



I would not mind if the dryer was like the one I used to have. Things come out more wrinkled when they come out than when I put them in. That is what pisses me off.