Clothing: Ironing

When you look good, you feel good. And sometimes that means getting your clothes nicely pressed before you get dressed. So let’s look at some tips for ironing your clothes with confidence and care, no matter your level of vision.

As a first step, you’ll want to check the care tags in your clothes to see whether the fabric can be ironed. Using a magnifier can make it easier to read the tag. If you have a smartphone, you can use the built-in magnifier app to zoom in and see the details. Or you can use an app, like Seeing AI, to have the text read out loud. Check out our iPhone and iPad magnifiers workshop, and our Seeing AI workshop series for details.

If the thought of using a hot iron doesn't appeal to you, you can use a garment steamer instead, to get the wrinkles out of your clothes. Check out the Resources for a handout with tips on steaming your clothes.

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