Step 1: Hold the towel with a firm grasp, like you mean it.
It's all about the fold, baby! A good ironing towel can make all the difference.
Towel Hacks for the Modern HomemakerStep 2: Don't get too close to the iron, lest you get... Well, you get a nasty burn.
When in doubt, step back and reassess. Or just take off your shoes and socks, we won't judge.
When the Iron Gets Loose: Emergency Procedures