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. |
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 have the Steamfast cordless. I take it to retreats because it heat up in about 8 seconds. I wouldn't use it to press a lot of yardage at one time but for pressing seams and blocks it does fine.
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Originally Posted by mkc
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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. |
Originally Posted by Onebyone
(Post 8607986)
I have the Steamfast cordless. I take it to retreats because it heat up in about 8 seconds. I wouldn't use it to press a lot of yardage at one time but for pressing seams and blocks it does fine.
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. |
Originally Posted by thrums
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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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I love my Panasonic cordless. Just fabric and seams. I don't do laundry, much less iron it. (My DD helps out around here a lot)
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Originally Posted by aashley333
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I love my Panasonic cordless. Just fabric and seams. I don't do laundry, much less iron it. (My DD helps out around here a lot)
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. 😉 |
I had a Panasonic It was great , but it didn’t last long. I went back to buying an iron from Walmart. I got tired of paying high prices for irons and not lasting very long.
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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.
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