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Steam generator iron recommendation?
Bobbinnoli Intermediate MD USA Member since 7/13/10 Posts: 73	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/16/12 10:13 PM I am thinking of asking for a steam generator iron for Christmas, but I don't know a lot about them. I am looking for an iron that can be used to press continuously (fabric and clothing) without having to be refilled with water every 10 minutes. I want an iron that isn't too heavy but is reliable and produces a lot of steam. Any recommendations? Thanks, Stephanie
Doris W. in TN   Intermediate TN USA Member since 2/9/04 Posts: 6748	Login to reply to this post In reply to Bobbinnoli << Like this post Date: 11/17/12 7:06 AM The Rowenta brand is what I, and everyone else I know, own and like.
sewsally   Intermediate WA USA Member since 8/18/02 Posts: 1200	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 11/18/12 12:21 PM Rowenta Steam Generator Iron. Bed Bath and Beyond has them.
PattyGee   Intermediate MN USA Member since 11/12/03 Posts: 467	Login to reply to this post In reply to Bobbinnoli << 2 members like this. Date: 11/18/12 8:34 PM I love my rowenta as Sew Sally says I bought at BBB about 7 years ago. I clean it every so often and have not had any problems with it. If I did I would go buy another one just like it. An added bonus, I get a nice facial when I use it a lot. ------ Patty Bernina 530, Bernina 200e with upgrade 730, Elna Quilter's Dream, Elna 434 Coverstitch, BL Enlighten Serger and Juki TL-2010Q.
clothingengineer   Intermediate CT USA Member since 5/7/10 Posts: 371	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/19/12 2:10 PM I also have a Rowenta steam generator iron and I LOVE it. It is so much better at getting out wrinkles than a regular iron and its great for touching up knit fabrics. The only downside is that it takes about 15 minutes for the pressure to build after it is filled, so if it runs out in the middle of ironing it is a huge pain because you have to let it cool down before you can fill it up again, and then you have to wait for the pressure to build up again. I still wouldn't go back to a regular iron though. ------ -- Anne http://clothingengineer.com
PegL   Advanced MO USA Member since 2/18/04 Posts: 1328	Login to reply to this post In reply to clothingengineer << Like this post Date: 11/29/12 9:42 AM Quote: clothingengineer I also have a Rowenta steam generator iron and I LOVE it. It is so much better at getting out wrinkles than a regular iron and its great for touching up knit fabrics. The only downside is that it takes about 15 minutes for the pressure to build after it is filled, so if it runs out in the middle of ironing it is a huge pain because you have to let it cool down before you can fill it up again, and then you have to wait for the pressure to build up again. I still wouldn't go back to a regular iron though. Just saw this thread. The Rowenta pro model allows you to add water at any time without turning the generator off. For me that alone made it worth spending the extra for the pro model. I'm had mine for almost 5 years and I LOVE it! I would never ever go back to using a regular iron. ------ "I hate housework! You make the beds, you do the dishes--and six months later you have to start all over again!" Pfaff 2170, Pfaff 4852, Babylock Coverstitch, Bernina 1090, Bernina 1020, Gammill Quilting machine

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