what is the best wat to steam-iron a quilt?
1428698
I am a linen stylist for photography. I have found the highest wattage for an iron is 1700. I turn it up to highest setting for all natural fabrics ( cotton, linen, silk). You have to test the setting for all synthetic fabrics ( polyester, rayon, etc.). I think the Rowenta Focus is one of the best irons. I use it as a mini steamer. It has a great burst of steam vertical and horizontal.
1428699
The best way to iron a quilt is to hold the iron just on the surface if the fabric without putting the full weight of the iron down. Hit the burst of steam in the corners or on tough wrinkled areas.
1428700
To get the wrinkles out and to steam through the layers I used the highest setting on this iron.
2182654
Yes. I purchased this iron specifically for quilting projects and I am extremely pleased with the performance. It does go through a lot of water, though, when steaming! Many quilters do not use the "steam" feature, but I do. This iron was recommended to me from a fellow quilter. Hope this answers any of your concerns!
2151484
I understand your problem. This iron is superior at all the temps, with or without steam and with double steam. It had been 20 years since I purchased an iron. I consulted Consumer Reports; it rated this iron as the best available. The only place I could find one was Amazon; none were available in any stores within a 50 mile radius. I would recommend it to you for ironing at any temperature. As a seamstress, I find it perfect for fusables as well as sheers, velvets, cottons, denim, and paper patterns.
1767429
I've washed the whole cloth quilt I made with this product five or six times now in a top loading, regular washing machine - mostly in cold water but a couple of times in warm - and it's come out beautifully every time. Not too much shrinkage and no tearing or felting. The quilt is pretty densely hand quilted, in most places no more than an inch apart.
1010162
If you iron clothes several times a week, you will want a lightweight iron with a non-stick soleplate. Choose a ceramic soleplate iron with a wide range of dry and steam-based temperature settings. I like the Ceramic soleplate because it is lighter as well. I have had this iron for about 2 months and love it.
1522686
You use heat from an iron to fuse one side to fabric and then peel off the paper on the other side and use iron heat again to fuse it to another fabric
1383819
I was ready to buy the Rowenta Advancer, but based on your review I am rethinking this model. Do you have any suggestions for a another brand or model iron? I own a DZ1700 which doesn't get hot enough to press linen. I just want a good heavy high-wattage iron with a pointy tip for pressing the tight spots.
1114985
I think sage would work but the sage in the quilt is the least noticeable color. I think many colors would work. Red would make it richer and sage would tone it down perhaps. I have rust sheets and it looks fine!
43314
I'm a quilter and I really like the iron. Steam at tip only.excellent dry iron.
654956
Yes i never use irons now after I got a steamer. Can steam shirts pants anything and its all very durable not like the other flimsy ones.
619182
I'm sure you do. the hook can hang with some clips or fasteners and steam ironing her. Amazon is likely to have some product for steam ironing.
1968944
Frankly I wouldn't buy a rowenta again. There are better travel irons out there for quilting. Sunbeam puts out a travel iron that is solid , it seems to be the hot item amongst quilters. My sister can't keep them on the shelf at her quilt store. There are less piece's to break because its a solid piece and does everything you need for quilting. Good luck
1828684
Might melt, I steam mine. Buy a $60 stand up steamer and you'll never iron again.
2015477
This is my 2nd one of these and I've never cleaned the boiler. I don't think you can access the boiler to clean it. The iron gets very hot, hot enough to give you steam burns if your fingers get too close. It will iron out linen and cotton. I find it easier to air dry those fabrics before ironing them and the wrinkles iron out easier.
654958
I think the steamer is better than an iron. It includes a tool for pant creases if you like that look on your pants. The steaming process is much quicker than ironing too.
1096464
I can't tell you if this iron is better...but I LOVE IT....I use it for sewing and quilting and am very very happy :) it does use a lot of water...but I don't mind refilling it when needed. one problem.. can hit steam button and turn it off because of its location...I'm now aware of this and careful not to hold iron near the button....
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I'm a quilter and have used Rowenta for well over twenty years . . .but they're disposable. I got about 18 months out of the models I've bought in last ten years. I switched to Reliable after hearing about a number of fires from people on a quilting forum. You can google "Rowenta fire" and read for yourself. I loud recommend doing so before investing in an iron. I couldn't be happier with the Reliable. The steam is far more powerful.