Dry iron vs steam iron
03-20-2014, 07:01 AM
#23
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The Rival model ES280 1200 watt steam iron that sells at Walmart for $9.99. No shut off, mine has never spit up, it's small and lightweight, has a shiny sole plate for less drag and a nice pointy nose for small spaces, and it doesn't leave dimples. I use fusible on well over 50% of what I create and this iron is a real gem.
03-20-2014, 08:05 AM
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The dry iron has a solid sole plate, no steam holes. This allows for a hotter surface, even heating and no imprint of the steam holes on the fabric which is horrible for applique pieces especially if you are using fusible. If you want steam it's easy to spray with water. The steam iron with no water still leaves imprint. The newer irons seem to have smaller steam holes but more of them.
The dry iron new is under $25 so no big expense at all to have one.
The dry iron new is under $25 so no big expense at all to have one.
03-26-2014, 04:37 AM
#29
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The preference can be decided by each individual, like for me dry iron is a better as compared to that of the steam one as it get hot within seconds and even after switching it off i can continue with my ironing work for at least 5 to 10 min that help in saving some of my money as we all know that iron consume a lot of power.
But for my mom steam is a preferred on as because of the steamed water the squeezes get removed within second.
But for my mom steam is a preferred on as because of the steamed water the squeezes get removed within second.
03-26-2014, 05:29 AM
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i use a dry iron so that there's no chance of dribbling anything on my quilt pieces. the dry iron does not have steam holes to leave little 'bumps' on the fabric. i know... seems silly... but that's just me.
i save my expensive steam iron for projects that require steam.
i save my expensive steam iron for projects that require steam.
I've had several irons leak and spurt hot water, which I don't care for at all.
Cheers, K
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