Whats the CURVED EDGE of an IRONING BOARD for?

Question

Hi. I'm trying to learn to iron... for university (and I haven't done an ounce of housework before).

An ironing board (well ours at least) has one 'curved' end to it (opposite side to that metal rail thing). What's that for? I guessed it was for trouser legs, but my trouser legs are much smaller than the ironing board.

Also if you're meant to put an iron upright when its on but you're not ironing (e.g. when moving the trousers to the next patch) then why is there a metal rail thing??


Sorry if I sound a bit naive!!!

Answer 1

Place the collared end of a shirt half on the narrow end so one whole half of the front of the shirt is showing and flat to ease ironing the odd shape. You can move it around to get around seams and to move a small flat surface around for flattening. Place the waist end of trousers or skirt on that end to flatten the waistband and pleats and seaming, you'd be surprised how far down the leg will fit. It's just so you can fit the pieces of a garment on the board flat when it would otherwise be awkward to get flat.

The metal rail thingy is for setting the iron down when it is not set on 'constant' steam, that is the only time you need to set it up between ironing if you have the metal rail. If you don't have it, you set it up to avoid burning the board between if you were to lay it down.

Answer 2

The curved bit is so you can iron around curved bits on your garments, like the collar. It also helps you to move larger items around the board without getting stuck on the corners. There is an attachment you can buy to go on top of your board, called a sleeve board which is good for narrow trouser legs.



It's always safer to have a metal bit, you never know when you're going to need to put the iron down flat, especially when you're waiting for it to cool down.

Answer 3

Housework can be a bit hard if you just get thrown into it.



If you're referring to the narrow end of the board, that eases ironing skirts and similar surfaces. It's also good for ironing around collars, if you should have to iron a shirt or blouse.



Here's a tip for you: Make sure not to turn the iron too hot. There are some materials that it will damage. Your clothes should have tags with care instructions on them.



Good luck!

Answer 4

Gosh. Use the shaped end to iron shoulders and front chest panel on shirts. Yes you can put the iron down in the metal cradle. Just remember to turn it off.



I bloody hate ironing. Do what I do. Buy clothes that don't need ironing, and when they do, bribe someone who can to do it for you.



If your at university a beer should do it.

Answer 5

Shoulders and bums! I always iron those bits on the curved area. I don't know about the metal rail, I would imagine to let steam escape if you happen to put your iron on it's base plate - not recommended!

Answer 6

It is used for shirts. It allows for the arms to hang off at the seam so that there is no wrinkle on the upper sleeve.

Answer 7

Sleeves and pant legs.

Answer 8

trousers and shirts and tee shirts and things

Answer 9

The back of hunchbacked mens T-shirts?

Answer 10

imagine how difficult it would be if it was a square end

Answer 11

so you don't rip the garment on the corners

Answer 12

Ask mommy.