How to Iron a shirt with Rajiv Surendra

Knowing how to iron a shirt is a skill that every grown-up should possess. There's a sequence to ironing a shirt and some tips that'll help you learn how to do this effectively and efficiently. Today, Rajiv shows you how!

[nayelimedrano]

I love this human being. He romanticizes life in such a way that makes me happy in ways I can't explain. Things don't have to be crazy and exuberant something as simple as ironing becomes so special with him. I love watching, him it's like watching a friend and I always have something wonderful to take away after each video.

[mezanian]

Ironing, like cooking, is a way to demonstrate love.
When I was first married I ironed everything, pillowcases, sheets, tablecloths, napkins etc.
Now, as a widow I buy alot of linen clothing, and the care required reminds me of the days of young love ❤

[johannechampagne]

There’s a lack of handing down of skills these days so it’s wonderful to see the skills shared and accessible to everyone.

[itzakpoelzig]

I have so much admiration for Rajiv. Think about it: if you can have a good time doing something like ironing a shirt, then you can have an incredibly enjoyable life, no matter what is going on. And it seems that the secret to enjoying things is to take pride in them and strive to do them with the utmost respect and integrity. It's just beautiful to behold

[inescerejo]

My husband irons his clothes (dress shirts and everything else that might have wrinkles) every day before breakfast, he learned it from his mother and properly ironed clothes are really important to him. I do it as well as he does (I also learned it from my mother) but it's HIS moment, his routine, and it really pleases him doing it. Another thing this wonderful video reminds me of: my mother has the exact same iron as Rajiv's (except the handle is red), it's DECADES old and she will not let go of it. A few years ago the cable broke, she was devastated, my husband fixed it, and her world was all right again.
And whenever I watch a video of Rajiv, my world is all right again, too. Greetings from Lisbon

[johannechampagne]

My mom taught me to start with the back of the collar, then shoulder placket (yoke) then one sleeve, then the other, then one side of the front, half the back, the other half of the back, the final side of the front. This way every piece that you iron will then be hanging loosely from the ironing board while you iron the subsequent sections. She taught me to iron the cuffs flat and not crease them.

[goingguidedhealing]

Thank you for starting your own channel, Rajiv! Really love your content.

[jaso]

I am so in love with his intentional way of living. He values and takes pride in everything he does and it inspires me to find connection and appreciation of what I do have and not focus on what I don't.

[nomado]

That shirt is very well cut. It’s only when you iron things and have no problems, you understand how well your garment is made. Thank you, Rajiv.

[carolequesnel]

OMG I thought I was the only person on earth who LOVES to iron, I find it so very relaxing almost meditative .... love ironing pillow cases, flat sheets ...there is nothing like crawling into a freshly ironed bed 😊😊

[madamesivadgarden]

🌿💗 Oddly, this is exactly the order I learned to iron a shirt. This was good confirmation because as a young adult, lady, I intently moved to clothing and fabrics that require less precise ironing. Then I became Mom to a son and I ironed his uniform pants every morning and creased them and did it with joy. I also tailored his little pants to fit as he grew and started over each year with new pants. I would not have done it any other way. Mom always said that as kids, Madea always washed and ironed their clothes with care and pride though they had very little. 💗🌿

[freedomwalkerpeace]

When I was a little girl, my Father taught me how to iron a shirt but I took it for granted. Looking at your video is a reminder that the simple details in life are the most important. Great video Rajiv keep making more.

[goldstarsforall]

Skills that no one will teach but I need to know. I'm planning on spending my year making nice things again with hand like quilts and learning how to live a slow life again.

[gigiwills]

I wasn't sure I could watch 15 minutes of ironing, but Rajiv does not disappoint. Even though my husband is gone, and my sons are long married and out of the house, and I have no more shirts to iron, Rajiv's video was, as usual, riveting.

[aydggonz]

Rajiv, you could talk about how wonderful it is to watch paint dry, and I’m there watching it. Every video is a therapeutic lesson in how to care for yourself. I love this. You’re a wonder to us internerds 😊. Also, I watched mean girls for the first time cause of you. My husb thought I was nuts for never watching but se’la vie.

[sprivate]

the world needs more Rajiv. I loved this video. A basic skill that isn't really taught much anymore. I wonder how many people don't even own an iron these days. I remember being about 7 and learning how to iron starting with tea towels, then pillow cases, then my dad's undershirts, and handkerchiefs. Oh the scent was wonderful! Now, while I don't iron a whole lot, I do iron my sheets. Crazy to many but nothing like crisp white sheets. Thank you, Rajiv. You are a true gift to the world. Thank your parents for us.

[ginnyd]

I am 79yrs old, and have ironed many a shirt. Mom started me out with hankies and pillow cases. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[jendyson]

I'm a grandma, my mom ironed everything. She had a Mangle rotary ironer (gigantic and heavy) and whenever I said I was bored she would have me sit at it with a big basket of 'flat work' i.e. pillowcases and my dads handkerchiefs and i would sit there for hours doing this quiet task, as a child it was fun. When my babies were little I liked to iron all their clothes, it was satisfying when things were chaotic to at least see them in ironed clothes, lol. Thank you for the video!

[barbiedoll]

You are by far one of the most refreshing channels !! I think every young person should be required to watch your channel! You exude class, grace, elegance and knowledge! I watched you on HGTV Handmade all the time! Did everyone ever tell you you look like a cross between Prince the singer and Bruno Mars 😁! Congratulations on your own channel!!

[lizzies]

Honestly, I don't iron, I steam everything, but I have watched this several times just because it's so relaxing. Anytime I'm overwhelmed by life I just come watch a Rajiv video