This is the last instalment in our series on looking after suits at home. The first showed how to brush and generally maintain suits, and the second how to press a jacket. You can see them at those links.

It’s been an interesting process filming and then screening these. Thanks for all the messages from people that have tried this out at home. As we I discussed with Richard in the second video, there are some things that will probably be too tricky to attempt at home, such as pressing around the shoulders and sleevehead.

But there is also plenty that can be safely and effectively, particularly eradicating wrinkles in the trousers, small of the back and sleeves. This is where most wrinkling occurs in any case, because they are bent most often and have less structure. 

I hope you enjoy this last video. Trousers can of course also be given an effective crease by a trouser press, but anything from the crotch up will need some more dedicated pressing.

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Anonymous

Simon, thanks for all of these videos – YouTube has many examples but none from true experts such as these. In case Michael the presser doesn’t read this could you pass on readers thanks to him…he has openly shared his skills and experience – which could be regarded as ‘trade secrets’ (the trouser seam curve for example). Like all experts he makes the difficult look simple.

chris

Incredible that he’s been doing it for 35+ years!

Anonymous

Quick question. Doesn’t pressing the trouser using an iron without using another separate piece of cloth on top make it shine? Great video btw!

Anonymous

It would be helpful to know what tempuratur the iron was set at.

From Australia

Great post. Can you please do one on ironing a shirt

Yussef

I’ve been searching for an answer to this for a quite a while. How can the creases a the back of trousers, at knee level, be prevented? Mine wrinkle and crease awfully, even heavy wool trousers. Can this only be resolved through constant pressing, or is it an issue with cut? If it is the cut of the trousers what cut would prevent this?

Edward

Hi Simon, very useful video. I got caught out in the rain yesterday, so I would like to press my trousers at home to return the sharp crease and finish. Can you advise as to what temperature the domestic iron should be? I appreciate the need for a wet tea towel and steam. Thanks

Joel

Hi Simon

Are you able to recommend an iron or place to buy a commercial/tailors iron?

I studied at London College Of Fashion and the irons there were amazing (and old). They removed any hint of a crease and left no shine at all. My googling has turned up Norris Steam.

Michael Norman

Try Norris Steam they sell all types of professional irons and mini steam boilers

Anonymous

Try the Polti Vaporella steam irons. These are semi pro , home steam irons with enough weight and steam power

Peter

What do you make of trouser presses from the likes of Corby, Simon? I’ve finally got the space for one in my dressing room and the ease of use and time saving benefits are very appealing.

Luke

Hi Simon,
As someone with a lot of trousers with turn-ups, how do you find trouser presses such as the corby in dealing with them?

Dario

Hi Simon,

I was coming back to this video before ironing a pair of cotton linen trousers, and I was wondering if that curved effect on the back of the leg can only be achieved with wool, or is it something that one can try on every material?

Duke

Simon, what would be the sweet spot super numbers if one’s too concerned about the trousers wearing through quicker than the jacket. With adequate rotation, proper storage and care, and the right super numbers, the suit jacket is unlikely to be orphaned, right?