Reliable S550 - Manual (Page 16)

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PANTS
a. Place the pressing cushion under the waistband and press.
b. Reposition the waistband and continue around the pants until the entire
waistband is pressed.
c. To press the inseam, place the pressing cushion under the area to be
pressed. Press the entire inseam and repeat for the other leg.
d. Press the front and back pleats using the same method. Fold one leg along
the creased line. Place it on the ironing board so that the seams will not be
pressed. Press the crease.
PLEATED SKIRTS
a. Place the pressing cushion under the waistband and press.
b. Reposition the waistband and continue around the skirt until the entire waist-
band is pressed.
c. Place the pleated area on the ironing board. Fold the pleats carefully and
press.
d. Continue with each pleated area until the garment is completed.
OTHER ITEMS
a. EMBROIDERY should be placed FACE DOWN on the ironing board to reduce
wear and prevent damage to delicate work.
b. CURTAINS may be pressed running them from one end of the ironing board to
the other and pressing in sections until complete.
c. DRESSES with special needs should refer to the above sections on pleats,
shirts (bodices), etc., for proper use of the pressing cushion.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Many types of clothing are intricate and unique to their owner.
You may have to experiment with the best way to press challenging garments.
Remember, if you put in a crease you did not intend, you can remove it just as
simply with one of the methods contained in these instructions.