Easy Way to "Iron" Linen

What is the difference between the right side of the roll, and the left side?

This linen has been pre- washed, Thoroughly dried,

 and laid in a jumble until I could get to it.

To ready it for putting on a roll, I laid it out 

on the cutting table.

 My cutting table is a yard-sale

 ping pong table top, supported by cabinets

 and is 60" wide by 72" long.

First, I cut off the selvedges. 

Then I sprayed the entire piece with water

from a spray bottle.

With only my hands, I smoothed the fabric,

lengthwise and crosswise.

When satisfied the grain was aligned correctly

and most of the wrinkles gone,

I turned on the ceiling fan, and left it to dry.

That is the ONLY difference

 between the two areas of fabric.

When water is absorbed by the linen, the fiber

relaxes and wrinkles disappear. 
It can expand, but will return to size when dry. 
It is important to avoid over-drying linen.
Do not store it damp, to avoid mildew. 
If my linen is wet, and I can't work it at 
the moment, I will sometimes 
put it in the a plastic bag in the freezer.

When I wash my linen garments, I dry them on the

lowest setting, and when possible, remove

them before they are completely dry.

If they do get dry, I will re-wet them. 

Details will be finger pressed, and

I may hang the garment to finish drying, or

will lay it flat and press with my palms.

I will "iron" a blouse occasionally, depending

on the style and embellishments.

This particular linen is from Dharma Trading.

It is their Lin 21: 3.8 oz. - 52 X 53 tpi.

Its lightness, and slight transparency makes

it suitable for lingerie and blouses. Like all Dharma 

fabrics, it dyes beautifully.