Irons
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 8
Hello Quilters,
I need help with choosing a new iron, and think you all might be the ones to educate me. I do some quilting and a little dressmaking for a little girl as well as iron our clothes when necessary. Our local dealer could not tell me much about Rowenta irons but they sell them. Another shop has a different brand. Both are more expensive than some at the discount stores. I would like to hear from you regarding your experiences with irons.
thanks,
Wanda
I need help with choosing a new iron, and think you all might be the ones to educate me. I do some quilting and a little dressmaking for a little girl as well as iron our clothes when necessary. Our local dealer could not tell me much about Rowenta irons but they sell them. Another shop has a different brand. Both are more expensive than some at the discount stores. I would like to hear from you regarding your experiences with irons.
thanks,
Wanda
#2
I have a Rowenta that I picked up at Costco. It's nice but I don't think it's that much nicer than the Black and Decker iron I had before. I'm not sure the Rowenta is worth the price I paid but I was willing to give it a try. All I really need is something that gets hot and has steam on demand! :lol: I will say I loved my Black and Decker iron very much and was sad to see it go after many, many years.
I also have the little mini-iron with the one inch face on a handle. I love that little thing. It's so much easier to use than hefting the bigger iron. But that's just for piecing not for ironing your kids clothes. :P
The one thing I recommend is that you heft the iron and see if it's the right weight for you. I need a very light iron, other folks I know like a heavier one.
I doubt I've helped you very much. :? These are just my random thoughts on the subject.
I also have the little mini-iron with the one inch face on a handle. I love that little thing. It's so much easier to use than hefting the bigger iron. But that's just for piecing not for ironing your kids clothes. :P
The one thing I recommend is that you heft the iron and see if it's the right weight for you. I need a very light iron, other folks I know like a heavier one.
I doubt I've helped you very much. :? These are just my random thoughts on the subject.
#4
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 8
Yvonne,
Thanks for the advice on irons. You have helped tremendously. I am getting too old to heft some of those heavy things. I have been reluctant to spend the money for Rowenta too. I need to spend some time in a store a study them a bit. Have never bought anything from ebay but may give that a try.
Wanda
Thanks for the advice on irons. You have helped tremendously. I am getting too old to heft some of those heavy things. I have been reluctant to spend the money for Rowenta too. I need to spend some time in a store a study them a bit. Have never bought anything from ebay but may give that a try.
Wanda
#7
I have always detested ironing, but for some things you just need one. I pick up irons at garage sales., but last year after christmas I picked up an iron at walmart for 3.50. This light weight cheapie works great. The best feature is spraying water. works fine for me, and I have knocked it on the floor several times. I guess you never know, buy what you can afford, and unless you iron a lot .............don't invest a lot. 8)
#8
I iron a lot, and cheap has worked for me. What I use in the sewing room tho is a iron that turns itself off. As I have gotten older I tend to forget things now and having that feature has been a life saver. The one I use for clothes I take down as soon as I am done so no chance of leaving it on. I also got for Christmas a Cl*over little iron that I love to use just for piecing. Hope this helps you.
Rita
Rita
#9
On other message boards this subject comes up, periodically. Some people like the expensive end of irons but a lot more of us like the B & D. Rowanta is loved by some but I sure have heard some horror stories.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post