26 thoughts on “Getting it wrong.”

1. Al May 31, 2014 at 12:27

   No. Immediately wad all your clothes up in a pile, hose them down and stomp on them. Put them in the freezer for two days and then thaw them out and wear them. That should make up for your years of sinful ironing as well as making you look 20 years younger.

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   1. Grannymar Post authorMay 31, 2014 at 18:23

      ‘Sinful ironing’…. ROFLOL! Twenty years would bring me closer to the age in my head!

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2. SchmidleysScribbling May 31, 2014 at 14:14

   Sometimes, I miss a nicely ironed shirt.

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   1. Grannymar Post authorMay 31, 2014 at 18:25

      I think I have one shirt the colourful casual over wear, that takes a little creasing.

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3. nrhatch May 31, 2014 at 14:40

   I haven’t owned an iron in years.
   I haven’t missed it.

   Most of our clothes are wash and wear, or pull out of the washer and smooth out to dry, or . . . . give the wrinkled mess to Goodwill and allow it to be adopted by someone who enjoys ironing.

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   1. Grannymar Post authorMay 31, 2014 at 18:27

      I like freshly pressed bed linen, tea towels and silk without creases.

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4. Gerlinde May 31, 2014 at 14:50

   I agree, years ago my girlfriend taught me a trick that helps. After washing, put your clothes for 4-6 minutes in the dryer, remove them promptly and hang them on hangers.

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   1. Grannymar Post authorMay 31, 2014 at 18:31

      Gerlinde, I must be the only person on the planet without a dryer or dishwasher. I get away without ironing several items of clothing, just by being around when the washing cycle finishes and putting the clothes on hangers before they go on the line. A breeze does most of the work for me.

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      1. Cathy June 1, 2014 at 00:00

         Not the only one Grannymar – count me in on that statement 🙂

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         1. Grannymar Post authorJune 1, 2014 at 08:22

            Phew! Glad to know I am not such an oddity, Cathy.

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5. gigihawaii May 31, 2014 at 15:06

   I own an iron and an ironing board, but have not used them in years.

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   1. Grannymar Post authorMay 31, 2014 at 18:31

      I use mine weekly.

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6. nick May 31, 2014 at 15:48

   I don’t think that theory holds up. If I wear creased clothes, it just makes my face look MORE creased.

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   1. Grannymar Post authorMay 31, 2014 at 18:32

      Nick, I cannot imagine you in creased clothes.

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7. Brighid May 31, 2014 at 22:56

   I like the ironed shirt and creased Wranglers, especially on a good looking man…

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   1. Grannymar Post authorMay 31, 2014 at 23:07

      I agree, if they are tall, slim and brim full of energy!

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8. Cathy June 1, 2014 at 00:04

   That thought was what drew me to that little photo – and even though I declared I don’t like ironing I do if I have to. Like you I’m a smooth pillow case and tea towel lover 🙂

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   1. Grannymar Post authorJune 1, 2014 at 08:28

      Cathy, there is nothing more relaxing than a clean, freshly laundered bed.

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9. colonialist June 1, 2014 at 08:54

   How can you steal hearts away if you don’t go dashing away with a smoothing iron?

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   1. Grannymar Post authorJune 1, 2014 at 09:27

      Col, I have evidence of one young lady who took that idea to the extreme! Watch out on Monday.

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      1. colonialist June 1, 2014 at 09:28

         Seems intriguing!

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10. bitchontheblog June 1, 2014 at 14:19

    I love ironing. Always have. Is there, other than hope, anything more reassuring than smoothing creases? I swear, Grannymar, the only reason there is chaos in this world is to make that most satisfying order out of it. Or at least trying to.

    U

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    1. Grannymar Post authorJune 1, 2014 at 15:01

       I know someone whose skill with an iron are non existent. She irons creases into a garment, so much worse than those caused by the washing programme.

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11. rummuser June 1, 2014 at 14:35

    With the advent of knits and iron free garments besides the introduction of spandex as warp in wovens, one does not really have to do much ironing now a days. So, it is not too late for redemption

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    1. Grannymar Post authorJune 1, 2014 at 15:03

       I prefer to wear natural fabrics and they do need ironing. The wickable fabrics are mostly used in casual wear.

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