Does this iron get hot enough for cotton when using for quilting? I tried one and it does not get hot enough to "bubble" wet fingertip.
168825
Best iron I have used for quilting. I alway use the steam along with to be sure the seams lay flt
168826
I love, love ,love this iron! Believe me, gets plenty hot and takes a long time to cool down.
1044102
Sorry Andrew, I have not used the iron at low temp. I'd give it a shot, but I'm away from home.
814220
My daughter is the main one to use this iron, but I know there's a grey button on the left side of the handle that you need to press for steam. Don't tilt the iron upright and don't press the steam button too frequently. See if that helps. If not, I can get my daughter to write back.
2223902
I am a quilter & had a iron I loved for 20 yrs. finally gave up the ship as they say. I got same make in a very exspensive iron and it didn't last 6 months. #^#%#^#! So I bought this iron and also the Black & Decker Digital Advantage 3081494 because me without an iron is a catastrophe. I have used both and LOVE them. I use the model you are inquiring about strictly as a dry iron and it gets plenty hot. Besides its cute and just like Mom used to have. Karan M.
1699619
I have only used the markers on cotton quilting fabric. For that I had great results. I am sorry I could not be of more help. Good luck if you give it a try.
1229203
I am a quilter but I also iron all of my blouses for work. Have had many Rowenta's and have had issues with the steam spraying. The Relialble is, by far, the best iron I've ever had. Well worth the money.
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.
2217902
Sorry, I have used mine to make my quilting surface slick. It has worked well for that.Thanks Vici
43309
It has been a great iron for me. Very strong steam power for setting seams when quilting.
395487
If you do not press the steam button there will not be steam. However using the steam button will give you a professional result. PS. I love my Rowenta!
1592579
No, it does not have steam. The Dritz website says the iron will shut off after 60 minutes but it does not say that on the enclosed instructions and I for one have not tested that statement. If you quilt, sew or do crafts where you might need to press short seams it is handy for keeping at your workstation at home or in class. It's not suitable for anything but small jobs. You would not want to use it for household purposes.
1743755
I'm a quilter and love it! Not to worry, it's not too much steam. And you can adjust it if you want, although I always use it full strength. Just remember (as with any iron) to press, not iron, your blocks open.
1899805
Do you have the correct heat on your iron? I use this product a lot and have never had a problem. The other thing is, have you prewashed the fabric? These are the only things I would know. Good luck!
1564845
gosh, I don't have a clue. Honestly I don't use the steam since I use it mostly for quilting. I'll be interested in any responses you get. With my other iron I have a gravity fed water reservoir which I close, then pump the iron to use up all the steam that is in the line. Not sure how you would do that with the Oliso.
98288
I am presently using this 100% cotton batting in a quilt but have not finished.... but so far, the batting is as advertised and very easy to use. I have every confidence that when finished, the quilt will be warm. A finished quilt would not be any warmer than the air temp. allowed; but would warm up when used due to body temp.
2065384
It has an off button. You dial it to the type of fabric you will be pressing like perm press, cotton, linen. The steam temp will be determined by your fabric choice. It's a great iron.
774032
didn't keep mine long enough to have problems. Bought my at a local store and took it back the next week. I now have a Rowenta that doesn't have the auto off feature. I'm a quilter and want the iron hot when I need to use it. Here is a previous comment I made on this iron: I'm sorry I bought this iron. It has auto shutoff which I don't like but have gotten used to since all irons are like that. My major beef with this is after is shuts off and you move it to start it again you have to move it to the setting you want. It doesn't return to the setting you had before. I don't turn my irons off, when I'm done I unplug them and when I plug them back it to use again, you have to reset the setting. Shouldn't have to constantly reset it.