Has anyone ever used the clover mini iron?
#43
My mom does alot of doll clothes and barbie clothes making-thought maybe this would be a good Christmas gift for her so she didn't have to have her big iron out all the time. Has anyone used one? Is it worth buying the one with all the attachments? Any help I can get in making this decision I would appreciate-Thanks
#45
I've had one for several years, so I would imagine it's not the"top of the line" -- no attachments. It does have an on/off switch on the cord which makes it convenient. I place it in a glass mug (actually a beer Stein) to prevent burns, falling to the floor, etc. The only thing I use it for is to give a press to seams when assembling blocks. It doesn't give as good a press as an iron, but it's good enough and then I press with the iron later. I have no complaints for the one I have.
Letty, I like your tip about getting into pieces to press out and sharpen seams. I'm making tiny garments for preemies and have a time getting good sharp seams. My fingers don't work as well as they used to on tiny things. I will try your hint.
Letty, I like your tip about getting into pieces to press out and sharpen seams. I'm making tiny garments for preemies and have a time getting good sharp seams. My fingers don't work as well as they used to on tiny things. I will try your hint.
Last edited by GailG; 10-20-2013 at 09:59 AM.
#46
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Join Date: Nov 2012
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I have one and love it. I wish I had gone for broke when I got mine and purchased the one with the attachments. I use mine all the time for paper piecing, erasing the quilting lines after I have quilted and anywhere you need to iron a small area. I'm sure that she will love it.
#47
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Reno, NV
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I have the clover and the petite press. For me the petite press is a little more awkward and doesn't seem to get as hot as I'd like. The clover get really hot so I have to be careful to keep my fingers off the metal stem and be sure to place it in a jar or on a dish while not in use. I'm not sure if the newer clovers give more protection from the hot metal. I like the clover best!
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