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Please recommend your iron

I need to replace our iron.  DH bought it when he was single and freely admits he bought the cheapest thing he could find.  I would like to spend no more than $50 and would like to get the best quality in my price range.  I don't iron often, but sometimes DH will have a cotton button down or pair of linen pants that need some pressing.  I also have some cotton place mats and table cloth and napkins that I will need to iron.  I appreciate any suggestions!  TIA!

Re: Please recommend your iron

  • Really?  Sounds like how DH bought his.  It just seems like the iron I have is a little scratchy or rough and I don't want to snag anything.  But it functions other than that, so if I won't get anything better if I buy a more expensive one then it would be one less thing to have to buy.
  • DH never uses starch when he irons, but it probably has been dropped or something along the way.  Thanks for the advice.  i guess I won't make an iron a priority until it breaks.  Thanks for your input! Big Smile
  • I do not think that all irons are created equal.  I've used cheap ones in the past but got a Rowenta for a wedding gift and love it!  I think they have a wide range of irons at different price points; try BBB.
  • As a seamstress, I can tell you that not all irons are created equal. I burned through several cheapies before splurging on a Rowenta. It was money well spent.
  • We have a Rowenta, they are amazing, the ones made in Germany are the best. However, we only justified spending $100 on an iron since DH uses one every single day. 

     

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  • I sew as well. All irons are not created equal. Rowenta is an excellent choice- better to buy one than a cheapie every couple years.

    http://www.amazon.com/Rowenta-DW5080-400-Hole-Stainless-Soleplate/dp/B004ILTH1K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1337944473&sr=8-4

    This model is the cheapest of the German models, I'd avoid the less expensive Chinese versions. T-Fal makes a nice iron, but most of these come out of China as well and don't seem to hold up as well as the old French-made ones.

  • I will only use a rowenta iron after years of cheapies. 
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