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September 20, 2017 01:58AM
I apologize if I posted this question in the past and I believe I have. I wasn't desperate at the time and probably didn't pay attention.

My Rowenta (a solid 15 yrs old) hasn't died, but it's thermostat is shot. I'll keep it for pressing pattern paper, but it can no longer be trusted for fabric.

I purchased the Black & Decker Classic last week. I'm not happy with it. The sole plate sticks on 3 different finishes of cotton. It cycles on and off more than it should. It clicks when I plug it in even though the levers for turning it on are in the off position. It's going back. I love the weight, the fabric temps are written so I don't need to remember the amount of dots for the type of fabric and its buttonhole groove rocks my world.

I need something that will handle different types of fabrics, because I either make or alter my ready to wear clothing.

Right now I'm making do by using pressing cloths. That is getting on a nerve.

Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

MaryAnn

Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning; the devil shudders...And yells OH #%*+! SHE'S AWAKE!
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September 20, 2017 02:44AM
I'm sorry that I do not have any advice for you. I just thought you might laugh. I read this as "Call out to quitters or anyone who depends on their iron (supplement)" I was so confused. Then I thought maybe you meant iron as in golfing clubs. That didn't make sense. It wasn't until I read "pressing pattern paper... fabric" twice that it finally clicked.

If only I hadn't misread quilters at first... LOL
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September 20, 2017 03:28AM
@leaiso wrote:

I'm sorry that I do not have any advice for you. I just thought you might laugh. I read this as "Call out to quitters or anyone who depends on their iron (supplement)" I was so confused. Then I thought maybe you meant iron as in golfing clubs. That didn't make sense. It wasn't until I read "pressing pattern paper... fabric" twice that it finally clicked.

If only I hadn't misread quilters at first... LOL

No worries, my posts are often laughed about on the forum because I am not great with my subject lines and it takes me forever to make a point.

Yes, I did laugh after reading your post. Every since I had to get bifocals over 20 years ago, I have problems with reading words. Had I read my subject line, I would seen quitters first.

MaryAnn

Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning; the devil shudders...And yells OH #%*+! SHE'S AWAKE!
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September 20, 2017 03:50AM
i thought it said quitters too. i still dont know what op is talking about. it sounds country & im city girl. good luck.
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September 20, 2017 03:52AM
Fifteen years? It deserves to die in peace. I used to buy Rowentas and the occasional Black & Decker for a professional workroom to be used on Home Dec fabrics. It seems 'you get what you pay for'. A certain store that is shopped ( can I mention names without violating IC agreements? *~} ) and always offers 20% off coupons was the best. The least expensive iron purchased cost about $70.00 and lasted 2-3 years with almost daily use on cotton, linen, wool, silk, and synthetics. Your Black & Decker is probably a lemon.
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September 20, 2017 03:57AM
Rho, you can always mention clients as long as you don't name the MSC in the same thread, or vice versa. One or the other but not both.
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September 20, 2017 04:12AM
@Rho wrote:

Fifteen years? It deserves to die in peace. I used to buy Rowentas and the occasional Black & Decker for a professional workroom to be used on Home Dec fabrics. It seems 'you get what you pay for'. A certain store that is shopped ( can I mention names without violating IC agreements? *~} ) and always offers 20% off coupons was the best. The least expensive iron purchased cost about $70.00 and lasted 2-3 years with almost daily use on cotton, linen, wool, silk, and synthetics. Your Black & Decker is probably a lemon.

Thank you.
I'm not having an issue to spend $$ on a new iron. I only want something that has a dependable thermostat. My R lasted as long as it did because I was over the top stupid making sure I took care of it. I got grief for how much I spent on it originally. People, who do not use an iron almost every day of their life, don't get it.
I'd buy a new 'R' but it's getting horrible reviews.

What brand are you buying now? I'm not worried about the discounts or shopping a store.

And yeah, the B & D is a lemon. I forgot to mention the handle heated up to the point of couldn't use it.

Thanks for your post.

MaryAnn

Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning; the devil shudders...And yells OH #%*+! SHE'S AWAKE!
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September 20, 2017 04:39AM
Yes, I am of no help. I iron only when I need to have a crease free blouse for a wedding or something. My only knowledge of sewing is if I have to reattach a button. That's about it. Good for you that you are so crafty! My mother sewed clothes beautifully and my grandmother made quilts. I didn't get that gene.
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September 20, 2017 05:30AM
@JASFLALMT wrote:

Yes, I am of no help. I iron only when I need to have a crease free blouse for a wedding or something. My only knowledge of sewing is if I have to reattach a button. That's about it. Good for you that you are so crafty! My mother sewed clothes beautifully and my grandmother made quilts. I didn't get that gene.

If it's a matter of the gene, I took to sewing faster than a duckling takes to water. Doing any other crafts well, they require practice and in my case a ton of ripping out and cussing. Luckily, I'm an Air Force brat and went to school with kids that were 1st or 2nd generation and can cuss fluently,

Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning; the devil shudders...And yells OH #%*+! SHE'S AWAKE!
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September 20, 2017 05:48AM
My pops was an AF Colonel. He flew missions in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. I learned how to cook and clean just fine but never had the talent for sewing.
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September 20, 2017 01:19PM
i dont even own iron. i fold or hang up clothes right from dryer. dressy items dry cleaned & on hangers. i used steamer tool while in living in europe.
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September 20, 2017 05:49PM
Rowenta was purchased within the last 2 years. I went to B,B,&B because it was around the corner & limited myself to brands in stock. I also bought irons once at JoAnn Fabrics. I suppose you could purchase from Amazon.
At home, and I too quilt, I have a $20.00 Sunbeam that is chugging along fine after almost a decade.
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September 20, 2017 06:26PM
Ninja, I too hang up clothes out of the dryer and have been known to use the dryer as a quick de-wrinkler when my clothes in my closet became too compressed and caused a few wrinkles. But, there are times I still need my iron. Mine is a cordless Oreck I got for free when I bought one of their vacuums about 20 years ago.
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September 21, 2017 09:04PM
@Rho wrote:

Rowenta was purchased within the last 2 years. I went to B,B,&B because it was around the corner & limited myself to brands in stock. I also bought irons once at JoAnn Fabrics. I suppose you could purchase from Amazon.
At home, and I too quilt, I have a $20.00 Sunbeam that is chugging along fine after almost a decade.

Thank you for helping. I returned the B & D today and came home with a T-Fal and a Sunbeam. They're both going back. The Sunbeam has a great sole plate but it's base won't fit in the over the door caddy. The plate also gunked up immediately using a spray bottle with water.

I bit the bullet and ordered a Rowenta from Amazon. The coupon reference went over my head for BB & B. I had money left in my gift card account I earn using Microsoft rewards. The price was on target for Rowenta.

Thank you for your help. I really appreciate you taking the time.

MaryAnn

Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning; the devil shudders...And yells OH #%*+! SHE'S AWAKE!
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September 24, 2017 11:05AM
Personally I use a Sunbeam. I have a dry iron and a steam iron. I won't use anything but a Sunbeam. I have one that probably has been dropped so many that I have duct tape holding the base to it. I have had that baby for 5 years, 4 of it with the duct tape. My husband bought the second iron because well, he didn't like the duct taped one. I make about 15 quilts a month, and lots and lots of mug rugs. Try the Sunbeam. It hasn't failed me yet.
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September 24, 2017 11:06AM
I love both of my Sunbeams. They are workhorses.
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September 24, 2017 11:10AM
After my husband dropped my Sunbeam and I duct taped it I went out to get a new iron. I got a B&D, stopped working. I looked at a Rowenta, too expensive, I looked at the others and they too just did not do what I wanted. So I got another SunBeam. I love it. Won't use anything but. Like I said in a later post, I use mine probably as much as you do.
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September 24, 2017 12:32PM
I had to look up 'mug rug' and landed in Pinterest. They're too pretty to use as a coaster. smiling smiley
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September 24, 2017 02:02PM
@Dino29 wrote:

After my husband dropped my Sunbeam and I duct taped it I went out to get a new iron. I got a B&D, stopped working. I looked at a Rowenta, too expensive, I looked at the others and they too just did not do what I wanted. So I got another SunBeam. I love it. Won't use anything but. Like I said in a later post, I use mine probably as much as you do.

Wish I had seen your post before I ordered the Rowenta. I grew up with a Sunbeam and it was my favorite of all irons, before my Rowenta. In the R's defense, the dogs and cats would play and it was knocked on the floor on a regular basis. I didn't use duct tape, but super glue for the dial was my friend.

I may have to do the business of owning a dry iron and a steam iron. This beeswax of iron turning off, while I'm using it; is pushing a nerve.

If the Rowenta does what I want, I have no problem with the price. It will be put through the paces in 2 weeks. If it doesn't hold up, it will go back.

In a perfect world, one could try before you buy.

Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning; the devil shudders...And yells OH #%*+! SHE'S AWAKE!
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October 09, 2017 02:28PM
I haven't used an iron in a long time. I use a steamer on my clothes. I tried an iron a few weeks ago when I was traveling and the hotel had an iron in the room. I like the steamer better.
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October 10, 2017 01:42AM
@roflwofl wrote:

I haven't used an iron in a long time. I use a steamer on my clothes. I tried an iron a few weeks ago when I was traveling and the hotel had an iron in the room. I like the steamer better.

I will keep your thought in mind when I'm on the road. It's an excellent idea and alternative.

Right now I'm sewing clothes. Ironing seams throughout a project is important. It makes the difference between getting compliments or people knowing the garment is homemade. I enjoy doing the work that sewing involves. I'm not a perfectionist, but at times I am anal retentive. This is one of those times.

I finally found a decent iron. Thank heavens, most of my Microsoft reward points for Amazon gift cards paid for the majority of the cost.

Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning; the devil shudders...And yells OH #%*+! SHE'S AWAKE!
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October 10, 2017 02:23AM
Don't leave us hanging! What kind did you get?
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October 10, 2017 03:07AM
@ChrisCooper wrote:

Don't leave us hanging! What kind did you get?

I bit the bullet and bought this iron. [www.amazon.com]

I also took advantage of the company who wants the B & D iron a good idea. The company contacted me and offered to give me a new iron. The iron works like it's supposed to do. I paid $8 less for an iron that works right.

ChrisCooper, you think this is funny. Really, someone who wants recommendations for an iron, I'd be there with you if I didn't need to iron my clothes & my sewing projects.

ChrisCooper, I love to iron. There are days when ironing makes my world rock.
Learning how to iron a shirt will save massive money.

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