My Rowenta has a cord issue at the moment - the swivel part seems to have a loose wire so is only on sporadically. Normally I would use that for sewing but I also have another full size relatively high dollar iron that I am currently using. I generally prefer a full size iron vs the travel or mini sized irons. I've used both of those types but my preference is full size. I also really like Rowentas in general. My only advise with them is to read the instructions as to type of water to use with them. Some are designed to be used with tap water and others with distilled. I find that if you use the directed type water with them, generally you don't have many of the issues that some folks seem to have with them.