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New irons take hard work out Ironing tips to put Spring in wardrobe PAGE 22-SUPPLEMENT TO THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER-FRI., MARCH 21, 1975 Keep 'em cool and pretty Ironing may not be your favorite Spring chore. But with one of the family of the new self-cleaning irons now available, keep­ ing your Spring wardrobe looking just pressed, giv­ ing new life to things crushed during Winter storage, or using the ver­ satile new "Iron-ons," needn't be drudgery. The newest model from Gen­ eral Electric, combines two of the most popular fea­ tures: GE's exclusive self- cleaning system to clean the iron and a separate Surge of Steam feature which helps you get at deep-down wrinkles and set professional looking creases at the push of a button. And if you've ever ended up with brown spotting on your white dress, or poor steaming often due to clogged steam vents, you'll realize just how valuable the separate self-cleaning system is. It cleans over the sink, not on your clothes, and you can use most tap water with it. There's also a fabrics guide so you can select the right heat for best ironing results without damaging the fabric. Here are a few tips to get the most out of your iron and ironing time: Crushed Things: Place crumpled bows, decorations, artificial flow­ ers, straw, felt, net, ruffled items, etc., on ironing board. Hold iron Vi inch above item. Steam 15 sec­ onds and/or use Surge of Steam feature about four times. Place iron on heel rest. Now, reshape and smooth items with fingers. Ironing Iron-Ons: The heat required for the iron-on should be com­ patible with your blouse, pants, etc. Heat, moisture and timing are usually different for each iron-on. Read iron-on instructions. Arrange iron-on care­ fully. Once the iron-on is ironed on, that's it. Be patient. Use the full time as directed. Use a press cloth unless direc­ tions say not to. Use the pressing motion (up and down strokes) for iron-ons. Sliding the iron may ruin results. Organize Before You Iron -- This Saves Time and Energy Too: • Don't heat the iron just to press a garment or WHOOSH OUT winter wrin­ kles with one of the family of new self-cleaning irons.. With three General Electric models to choose from, you can select the one best suited to your Spring wardrobe needs . . . self-cleaning with extra steam, self-cleaning steam, spray and dry iron, self-cleaning steam and dry two; press as many garments as possible once the iron is heated. Press garments requir­ ing low temperature first; then advance temperature to iron heavier fabrics. Forget to iron a scarf or quick press other delicate fabrics? Turn hot iron off, cool ade­ quately, then press for­ gotten items with heat stored in iron. When sewing Spring clothes it's always im­ portant to press as you sew for professional re­ sults. But sew as many construction details as possible, then press all the pieces at once. £ hti. Z i q off to LOU, < f1 PRETTY PLAYMATES in floral-printed green, yellow and rose plaid are styled in trendy separates for big and little girla. The elasticized peplum blouse has natural sleeves and collar, and the pull-on pants are trimmed with button- decorated pocket flaps. The little two-piece midriff outfit features plaid boxer shorts and a front-pocket shoulder- strap top in natural piped in plaid. By Chit Chat in Warn- sutta Fabrics rustic polyester and cotton permanent press. What's on the men's wear scene Men's hats are seen in classic straw, this Spring, but each manufacturer will offer his own stylistic interpretation. The mar­ ket is diverse: high crowns, low crowns, wide brims, brimless styles, and con­ servative and novelty hats will appear. Very fashion- oriented looks, small bowl­ ers, young-looking low crowns, flop brims, fatigue hats and tennis hats seem to be the most popular. For the sportsman, com­ plete sports coordinates are expected to be big, and tennis wear is boom­ ing . . . especially tennis because it is enjoying a great deal of popularity. Look for polyester/cotton "classic" style tops, tennis shorts, and even stylish tennis sneakers. In addition, there is a wide range of styles and materials which can en­ hance the "country look." Smock has puppet in pocket! PUPPY LOVE. This amusing white smock with a remov­ able puppet-in-a-pocket in front, has the little critters printed in tan all over the fabric. Elasticized ruffles trim the neck of the gathered raglan yoke and long full sleeves, and just slips over the head. By Kate Greenaway in Low- enstein Fabrics Avlin polyester and Avril rayon permanent press.