Compact Irons?

Hi Nancy - I have that little iron - it is great to take to classes cuz it is so compact. I also have the Clover mini-iron......don't love it. But what I did was buy an inexpensive REGULAR iron that is just for my sewing room....I set up a TV tray table next to my machine and put a pad on it and use it at my side when I am doing a lot of small sewing with frequent ironing. But remember, we should get up and move sometimes :-) Sharon in gorgeous Montreal

mini-iron......don't love it.

Well, duh. I'd never even thought of doing that. While you're right, it is good to get up and move around a bit, some PPing pieces have me up and down like a jack-in-the-box, although I *have* started finger pressing a lot of smaller seams. :)

Thanks for your input on the irons. :) (It's gorgeous here in NS today, too...nice not to have that wretched humidity!)

Nancy in NS

If you just want to iron (and not steam), you may want to consider something like this:

You can find these about anywhere that sells model airplane supplies. Mary

Thanks, Mary -- I'll investigate these as well. :) They sure look like they'd be lightweight and easy to handle.

Nancy in NS

Why don't you look into travel irons? Granted, some of them are primarily steamers, but there are plenty that are just regular irons only bitty. Plus you can grab one at Walgreens and suchlike places for a tenner or thereabouts. I think most of the regular iron makers make a travel model.

NightMist

That looks perfect, Susan! Thanks. :)

Nancy in NS

I bought a regular steam iron at my local grocery store for $7. I bought it to take to quilting and sewing classes. I love it for paper-piecing! And unlike my "big" Rowenta, it doesn't turn off!

The BEST thing I bought was this itty-bitty ironing board for $1.49 at our new quilt shop. It's about 16" long and about 4" wide. It even stands like a regular ironing board. I like having that airspace right under the surface where I iron -- it's helps dissipate the heat.

Kay Ahr in NV

Nancy > When budget permits, I'd like to buy a compact iron -- paper

Hi Nancy, I use an old "GE" travel iron; they are the best and get nice and hot! I get 'em at thrifts & garage sales for $2-$3. I'm up to about 7 of 'em, thinking if one died I'd have backups...but so far none have died!

-Irene

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This sounds great! I have a small board that's a bit larger than yours, but still more convenient than the full-sized board. Thanks for the tip. :)

Nancy in NS

Just goes to show, they don't make things like they used to. :) That's another great idea, the travel iron. Thx!

Nancy in NS

I have one of these irons and just love it. It has a non stick bottom and you can do some major ironing with it if you need. For a limited space it's great and wonderful with fusible webs.

I also have a Panasonic NI-L45NR

used it at a Mary Lou Weidman workshop. It was a friend's and it sold me on buying one. Get a portable ironing "board" from Ikea for about $10.00 and your set. It comes with it's own carry case. Several of us got them after trying it out.

I was completely stupid and gave my sleeve board to DD, and now I can't find another one! It was dual board that folds flat when you are done with it. I have found single sided boards that fold, I have found non-folding dual boards, but not a flat folding dual board. Ah well. Now that I will have more space, providing my landlord ever finishes fixing it, I can probably get by with a non-folding one.

NightMist

Thanks, Sandi!

Nancy in NS

Sandi, that iron looks great. I searched and see that Target carries them and I'm going to get one this weekend to take to classes! Thanks!