I have both the Steamfast and the larger Clover mini. The Clover mini was great for pressing heirloom sewing and doll clothes. I've used it to hold down glue basting, but found that the little Steamfast did better as it had steam.

Sits by the machine on an ironing clamp on table.

I have a Clover II mini iron. It comes with a small sole plate, but they sell a larger sized one online. I love, love, love mine. I use it all the time with applique & for seams because I used to burn my fingers a lot with full sized iron. I love the wand -- very easy to use. I also keep a 3 oz spray bottle with it in case I need a bit of steam.

I've had mine for over a year & so far the only negative I've found is that the barrel gets discolored (they even note that in the instructions). Also, I've heard (and found to be true in my case) that the first time or two that you use it, it helps to run it on high heat. Otherwise, it might not ever get hot enough. It took me about 10 days to find that out, but once I did that, I have had nothing but perfection from it.

I have used the clover mini iron. it is not toy as it gets really hot and if you are klutzy it is easy to accidentally burn yourself by grabbing it wrong and I have the mini-iron 2 with the guard and still accidentally grabbed wrong. It does work though and is nice for what it does. I know people are raving about the wedge iron

I have the clover mini iron but don't use it much. I have the Rowenta travel iron and it works well for small areas and I don't burn myself.

i use my rowenta on large works, i use a mini travel iron (2$ @ estate sale :thumbup:) mostly because weight of rowenta or any full size iron is too much for my arthritic hands. i also bought the mini clover iron years ago. i love it. i then bought all the extra implements. i do lots of very small or miniature piecing. on a almost full sized quilt for friend several years ago my mini iron was the only iron i have that made pressing the finished top of 2" finished squares doable. get one! for small or tricky pieces like your dresden ...it's fantastic!!

When I use my clover iron I put it in either a pint mason jar or an old coffee mug. Very easy to use and don't have to worry about if falling off that dinky little holder they provide.

If it is something small, I do finger press with my fingernails or use that wooden tool EB calls a wooden iron. I too have a big Rowenta iron that I love.

I have a small American Tourister travel iron that my husband used to use and it works wonderful. It steams and is terrific for pressing appliques and small blocks...a small iron is well worth the investment if you do a lot of small items or appliques..

I have a Clover wedge, don't use it much as I find it just doesn't get very hot. Maybe there's something wrong with it.

I can't say enough good things about this iron, purchased from Amazon - I have not used the steam feature. I do not care for the Clover iron - burnt my fingers too many times to mention - have NEVER done this with the Steamfast.



Steamfast SF-717 Home-and-Away Mini Steam Iron
by Steamfast
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420-watt mini steam iron removes wrinkles from almost any fabric
1.4-ounce water tank; heats up in 15 seconds; variable temperature settings
Non-stick soleplate; 1-touch steam control; dual voltage for travel convenience
Travel bag and plastic measuring cup included
Measures approximately 5.2 x 3 x 3.1 inches; 1-year limited warranty

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