Mini Irons----which one do you like?
06-07-2010, 05:25 PM
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I just bought the Clover mini iron and it worked real well, but the stand for it stinks! I had my husband make one our of wood that had a cutout for the tip that works much better. I just placed a little tin foil so the wood wouldn't burn as the iron gets very hot.
With the old stand, I ended up burning my arm and it fell off the holder very easily.
With the old stand, I ended up burning my arm and it fell off the holder very easily.
06-07-2010, 05:30 PM
#12
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Originally Posted by no1jan
I just bought the Clover mini iron and it worked real well, but the stand for it stinks! I had my husband make one our of wood that had a cutout for the tip that works much better. I just placed a little tin foil so the wood wouldn't burn as the iron gets very hot.
With the old stand, I ended up burning my arm and it fell off the holder very easily.
With the old stand, I ended up burning my arm and it fell off the holder very easily.
06-07-2010, 07:14 PM
#13
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Location: Anchorage, AK
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[ I have a Roweena, and have gone through 2 fairly quickly because the plastic handle leaks.[/quote]
I also have a Rowenta and have not experienced the leaking problem....love the steam and how fast it heats up. Did not like the fact that it doesn't have an on/off switch, so installed one on the cord. Take it to class, on travel, etc and it works great. YOu can have steam or not.
I also have a Rowenta and have not experienced the leaking problem....love the steam and how fast it heats up. Did not like the fact that it doesn't have an on/off switch, so installed one on the cord. Take it to class, on travel, etc and it works great. YOu can have steam or not.
06-08-2010, 04:24 AM
#14
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Location: Winter PArk, Florida
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I have an old faithful clover for stained glass etc. Use my wooden "iron" for PP and have a small travel iron I use for classes. Only thing I use my "big girl" iron for is ironing large pieces or that final steam press for FLAT squares.
06-08-2010, 10:06 AM
#17
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Location: Georgia
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A few months ago I bought a mini iron called Petite Press from Dritz at Joann Fabrics. Regular price $40 (I used a coupon, of course) It is a wand type iron and the pressing head will pivot into different angles. I use it a lot! It is lightweight, provides the correct angle and reduces the stress on my wrists and elbows. It does not provide steam, but that is ok with me, I don't steam set seams anyway. I only use the big (heavy) girl iron now for yardage, everything else is pressed with my baby girl iron.
06-08-2010, 01:08 PM
#18
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Daytona Beach
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I have a small wooden cutting board that I use as an ironing board right next to the machine. No padding, just wood. I think that helps with flat seams. I use a clover iron and drop it into an old coffee mug until I need it again. I really like it
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