Question about cordless irons
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Question about cordless irons
I see that SteamFast has a cordless iron SF-760. I would appreciate any comments about its performance and a comparison to the Panasonic cordless irons.
Do you use a cordless iron for clothing as well as quilting?
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Do you use a cordless iron for clothing as well as quilting?
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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It looks like the SteamFast only has 1 temperature and is 1200 watts. Panasonic cordless models have 3 temperatures and are 1500 watts. The Panasonic models should be able to reach a higher temperature. My cordless is an older Panasonic (not the 360) and works great for quilting.
I don't iron clothes, but I do make draperies. I use a portable steam generator (Reliable brand) for that since it requires much more steam to press bulky pleats and upholstery fabrics as well as set adhesives on buckram. If I had the room, I'd get a Laurastar.
I don't iron clothes, but I do make draperies. I use a portable steam generator (Reliable brand) for that since it requires much more steam to press bulky pleats and upholstery fabrics as well as set adhesives on buckram. If I had the room, I'd get a Laurastar.
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It looks like the SteamFast only has 1 temperature and is 1200 watts. Panasonic cordless models have 3 temperatures and are 1500 watts. The Panasonic models should be able to reach a higher temperature. My cordless is an older Panasonic (not the 360) and works great for quilting.
I don't iron clothes, but I do make draperies. I use a portable steam generator (Reliable brand) for that since it requires much more steam to press bulky pleats and upholstery fabrics as well as set adhesives on buckram. If I had the room, I'd get a Laurastar.
I don't iron clothes, but I do make draperies. I use a portable steam generator (Reliable brand) for that since it requires much more steam to press bulky pleats and upholstery fabrics as well as set adhesives on buckram. If I had the room, I'd get a Laurastar.
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Thanks for your reply. I was thinking a cordless would work well in smaller workspaces such as at retreats. I would like it to stay hot for pressing yardage and ironing shirts.
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You need to keep putting the cordless iron in the dock to keep it hot. As soon as you lift it, it stops heating and starts cooling.
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I try to minimize my ironing my clothes, but I love wearing 100% woven cotton in the summer. Hanging the laundry on the line helps. 😉
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I have the Panasonic cordless NI-1500Z, made in Japan. It is older and it is used mostly to iron fabrics. I don’t usually use steam unless I have a very stubborn wrinkled fabric. I like the convenience of having it on the board without the cord in my way.