New iron ??? Oliso Pro Smart Iron or Euro Steam Next Generation
#1
New iron ??? Oliso Pro Smart Iron or Euro Steam Next Generation
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I don't use a piece of fabric or sew a single seam without using my iron. I have decided to splurge and get myself a good iron. All the irons I have bought have worked but every one of them have some fluky thing that drives me crazy. Can anyone here give me their thoughts on this? Have you used either of them or known someone that has? I'd love your input!
Thank you! Pat
I don't use a piece of fabric or sew a single seam without using my iron. I have decided to splurge and get myself a good iron. All the irons I have bought have worked but every one of them have some fluky thing that drives me crazy. Can anyone here give me their thoughts on this? Have you used either of them or known someone that has? I'd love your input!
Thank you! Pat
#3
I love my Reliable Velocity, Never drips, leaks or spurts and has an over ride for the auto shut off so it can be used both ways. It is an expensive iron but well worth it if it last even more than a few years.
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#4
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Tri-Cities, WA
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That's a very good question! I have a Rowenta that works well enough but is heavy, and I have arthritis in both hands. I'd like to know of a good iron that's lightweight, if anyone can recommend one.
#6
Let me know because most expensive ones have mixed reviews. I have seen mixed reviews on all major brands pretty across the board which leads me to believe there is no quality control on anything anymore
#8
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Mechanicsville, IA
Posts: 1,497
I like my Euro Steam. I have had it a year and it never spits. I mostly use it for putting a fresh press on before I longarm a quilt or for pressing quilt backs and yard goods. I always empty it and refill with purchased drinking water before each use, I have a Panasonic portable cordless iron I use when piecing. I use Best Press or water in a 3 oz. hair spray spritzer bottle from Sally's Beauty Supply rather than steam. The little bottles produce a fine mist exactly where you want it and makes the Best Press go a lot farther.
#9
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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I read the reviews on the Oliso and decided that they weren't good enough to spend that kind of money on an iron. I have 2 Sharks. One I keep for steam (primarily clothes) and one I keep dry (and for travel). They cost about $24 each and if they last 2 years I'll be fine with it. Both heat up fast and do a good job.
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