Style Clothing Care How To: Iron Pants Crisply ironed pants help create a pulled-together look. Follow the simple steps in this video for a quick, flawless press―with creases or without. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 26, 2016 Share Tweet Pin Email Crisply ironed pants help create a pulled-together look. Follow the simple steps in this video for a quick, flawless press―with creases or without. What You Need iron, ironing board Follow These Steps Iron the pocketsTurn pants inside out. Iron pockets first, laying them flat against the board.Iron fly, seams, and hemsIron the fly area of the pants, then the seams and hem of the first leg. Go back and forth for a nice, flat finish. Repeat on opposite leg, then turn the pants right-side out.Iron the waistbandSlip the waistband around the board’s narrow end, with the fly facing the floor. Iron waistband, rotating pants around the board as you go.Tip: Iron lightly over the pockets to avoid creating creases with their outline.Iron the legsFold the pants lengthwise to line up the legs, then lay pants on the board. Flip one leg up to iron the inside of the bottom leg, working in sections all the way to the crotch. Then flip pants over to iron the outside of that leg. Repeat this step on the other pant leg.Tip: To avoid a side crease, iron just out to (but not directly over) the edge of each leg.Set creases with steamTo create a front crease on your pant legs, align inseams and lay pants on board. Iron directly over the edges of the legs or give pants a burst of steam along the edge while holding the iron a few inches above the fabric.Tip: Hang pants right away—and don’t forget to unplug your iron. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit