I really like mine, should work great for doll cloths.

Never used attachments just sits in a drawer taking up space.

Hi Bullock2us, Yes I have a clover mini iron and to be truthful it has somewhat of a limited use.It is great for apliqueing very small pieces because you have more control than with a bigger iron.Also a tip I got was that you can insert it into say a dbl leaf or heart to press out and sharpen out the the seams -- if you know what I mean!Mostly I use it for bonding small pieces to the background when making gift cards etc.I am glad I have it in other words and if your mom makes doll cothes it will be very useful. You are a thoughtful daughter to think of this gift anyway, Love Letty x

I had one, gave it away, it doesn't get hot enough to stick the butcher paper to the fabric and if you have more than one seam it doesn't work

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.

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.

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!

I use mine for tacking fusible appliqué and in making clothes for 18" dolls. Works wonderfully

I had one and did not like it, I bought the travel Rowenta and really like that for small projects and going to classes.

My cord was attached on the left side of the iron and I'm right-handed so, when I ironed
the cord was always in the way. Plus, the cord kept falling out of the iron...VERY annoying!

I had one. Kept burning myself on the handle so got rid of it. The handle needs insulated the entire way down! It was plenty hot

I have one and couldn't live without it. I do baby quilts for my son's friends when they have their first baby. I do a lot of applique, small and very detailed, and couldn't do it without it. I cut templates from heat-resistant mylar. After clipping the seam allowance, I use a small paintbrush (like from a kid's water color set, nothing fancy) and paint the seam allowances with liquid starch. Then I use the iron to fold over and iron the seam allowances. Makes very crisp lines for the applique. Boy, I've never had the problem of it not getting hot enough! I have to clean mine often because of the starch. It makes it brown. But an SOS pad does the trick. I, too, have burned myself with it. More than once. It could use some safety features added. The more expensive one at least has something to rest the hot iron on. But it doesn't turn off automatically. So, short version, not perfect, but the best I have found.

I use mine when I do paper piecing. I can put it by my machine so I don't have to get up every couple minutes to press the seam.

This is what I started using after I picked my iron up too close to the end. And the instructions do say it will get hotter after it's used several times.

Have one, love it but it does get VERY hot, I took it to a retreat recently and it burned a hole in 2 spots of the fabric I was using! Sure learned fast not to let the fabric stay on top of the iron!

I have one - have had it for years. I've only used it once when I made a quilt out of 2" squares and I hit them with it to fuse them to the gridded iron-on interfacing. It came in very handy for that but it's not something that I would miss if I didn't have it.

I like mine but I have the one with adjustable heat and use it mostly for applique and to take with me to classes depending what I am doing. Otherwise a small travel iron works well.

I use mine all the time. Just the right size to fit onto the corner of my sewing table. And it gets HOT!

I was thinking of one of these--thanks--will not buy !

I bought one and hated it. It heated up ok but every time I reached to use it, the plug came out from the iron and I had to plug it back in. I don't know why this happened but I gave it away and the person I gave it to doesn't use it either. I also think it could have been a little bigger.

I have an old travel iron from way back. Works for me. I also have a curling iron with high low temp that I use for small spaces.

I bought one and used it once. I hate it. It doesn't get hot enough and the cord constantly was in the way. I never use it.

I was just ready to buy a Clover and a friend at guild showed me her travel iron. It isn't much different in size, and she said she loved hers. Thought that was a good recommendation for me! Put it on my Christmas List, and our daughter bought one for me. Don't know where they got it, but can find out if you like. I tried Wal-Mart, but they didn't have any. Mariah.

I use it on block seams and small projects but then i got a small rowenta steam iron and that does those jobs and so much more that the clover just sits in the drawer. I wouldnt buy one but if you have it its a good little item.

I've had one for years. It gets hot and I've used it to remove excess organza fabric around embroidered dolls and clothes. I've also used it in place of a hot iron to set rhinestones. It works to make quick pressing on things still in an embroidery hoop.

Hi GailG, so glad to help,I also find the mini iron useful for turning over the seam allowance over freezer paper.Do you think it would be a good idea for all those clever inventive ladies out ther to come up with ideas for those of us with hand/ finger, and other difficulties? By the way I do so agree with another poster-- do be so careful with the gap on the top of the handle--- it gets hot-hot- hot.My lovely husband always puts my burn spray, with warnings next to may table when he sees me using it!Love Letty

I bought mine at a church garage sale, still unopened in the package, for $5, and think it was a great investment! It is great for use in small spaces and I would think it would be super for doll clothes. froggyintexas

I have the clover, and the little Sunbeam. I prefer the sunbeam a the clover is so easy to burn yourself with..

yes and for small tiny detail work it will be great, use starch or water spray to dampen first and that will give the crispness you need..

I have had the Clover mini iron for years and used it once and did not feel comfortable with it. Recently I bought the Dritz Petite Press and absolutely love it. It has a very comfortable adjustable handle so the little iron can be positioned at whatever angle you are comfortable holding it, easy to press buttons to turn it on and off and set the adjustable temperature, a long cord, and a little stand that folds out to hold the iron up when you set it down. It has 4 heat settings and heats up very quickly. I think it would be great for making doll clothes.

I bought one. I hated it too. It didn't get hot enough. My friend wanted it so I gave it to her. I bought one from Harbour Freight. It is bigger and it heats a lot better.

yes,if you could find out and let me know what kind it is-I am sure others might be interested too.

Thanks so much everyone for your comments and feelings about this-gives me a lot to think about. The easy to burn yourself part kind of worries me.

thanks for showing this one... i think i like it!

I had problems with heating up to!
 

Ditto

I actually thought mine was faulty but I qill try this.

Thanks

I had same problem. It just would not get hot.........

I have had one for 5 years and use it frequently when going outside my home to do needlework. Do watch the temperature and rest it carefully--but it is a good product for me.

Here's a link to a video of the Dritz Petite Press mini iron. I forgot to mention in my previous post that it can stand up on its little fold out stand as I showed in the picture I posted, or lay on it's side without risk of burning through anything or rolling around. It's my newest favorite quilting tool!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGPoH-jVaMw

Don't use it a lot, but I do like using it, especially for paper piecing.

Well , mine always got hot and still does. I use it in my crazy quilting , ironing the seams down. I'm glad I have it . I love it. The iron I have is about 10 yrs old and still does a great job. Mine didn't come with anything except the little dodad that holds it when not in use. I hope you get it for her.