Such a informative video! However, as far as the domestic irons go, I used to put water in mine (many different ones) but found that they spit and dispense steam and water droplets which I don't want. I switched to using a dry iron and a spray bottle that sprays a fine mist of water on the area to iron. This works extremely well for me and no more wet areas of fabric! I actually learned that tip from Martha Stewart years ago and it's worked for me ever since.

@janabeckman545

4 ай бұрын

I do this also. Recently started using a continuous spray bottle. Love the even fine mist.

Your video made me smile on a hard day. Thank you for being so cool and charismatic!

One of my favorite videos, was on the fence on buying one and it got me to buy one, am back to using steam press for the sorts of ironing I do as it's faster.

Love the non-verbal communication. Very animated!

You are so right on two terms, one of them unfortunately. On the issue of not changing temps, completely TRUE. Again, I don’t know why, but it just works better on the middle and I do every fabric on it. For our 50th anniversary, I had my husband’s suit made from the same fabric as I used for my dress, and we were invited into the tailor’s workroom where he was ironing the interfacing on the jacket. He was doing the same movement hovering movement as you described with his gravity feed iron and I saw that delicious steam just gently glide the fabric and I liked what I saw. The year after, when my Di Longhi steam generator iron died, I searched around and decided that I was going to get the Star Gravity Feed. Yes, it’s heavy and my arthritis doesn’t like it, but the seamstress in me says it’s awesome. So, when I have lots of laundry to iron and I will be there for awhile, I take out my Household iron but for short ironing or when sewing, my Star gravity feed is there to work. With regards to burning yourself, I steamed a third degree burn on my hip which took me out of commission for quite a while; doctor’s appointments, scraped skin, and marked skin for years. I would sometimes iron out slight wrinkles with a regular iron which was not an issue, however, I pressed a pleat on my skirt with my generator iron and after an hour, the burning was bad and the next morning unbearable. The steam burned right through layers of skin! YOU ARE RIGHT! Thanks for your great information.

I just got my first gravity fed iron. I’m in love. No more iron with a mind of its own always shooting off steam whenever it wants to. Plus I’m always filling that reservoir with distilled water.

Such a good demonstration. Lots to think about.

Such a good review on telling us how to line an ironing board, leave the setting on medium and buying myself a professional steam iron perhaps like yours. WOW,are these pricy!

😂 cracking me up.. thank you I needed to remember to smile

Thank You! Love your vids:)

the things you didn't know you had to have!!! you're killing me!!!!!!!!!!

Hello ! Review about ironing velvet please ❤ I sized down my husband’s trouser suit successfully after watching you video, thank you so much!

Thanks for the explainting! I have learned a lot and at the same time smiled a lot! ;-)

Girllll THANK YOUUUU!!!

Hello Shae, very nice videos. After watching your video, I did purchase the same model of Gravity Fed Iron. Your links don't work in Canada. I think I have installed the reservoir and the iron correctly but I don't know what to do with large black spring, the 2 small springs that are included with the "kit". The usermanual is somewhat minimal. If you have a specific video of the your gravity fed iron, I could not find it. Tx Yves

my grandma also made her own ironing board from a big piece of plywood and stacked flour sack cloth.

So do you press the steam while ironing? Or press the steam over the garment and then iron?

Ive just started watching your vids & fine then very informative... With ironing Im always worried that im just to sticj the material to my iron, ive just altered a hem on a rylon type fabric( very delicate) & im having to cive the fabric with kitchen paper to avoid problems with my iron!!! Any suggestions much appreciated. Thank you 👍

If you can’t afford a professional iron a ‘rajah’ cloth will give you very good crisp creases and can iron out unwanted creases 😊

My mum taught me to put a damp piece of muslin on the garment & then iron. Would this help as a tool for more controlled steam?

I am very unhappy with Irons from the department stores. There are a few that are worth the $$. But very few.. I am a quilter turned into a garment sewer. Thank you for this video, its helped me understand how improtant a good iron really is. How high should your tank hang? I hope to hear from you soon.

@sewshowwithshae

5 ай бұрын

Most gravity irons want the tank to be 3 feet or 36 inches above the placement of the iron but the setup instructions will clarify!

what iron is this?

Thanks for another great video, I've always wondered what the differences are between domestic & gravity fed irons...and now I really want one. I hate the unpredictable steam scenario on my iron. I do have a question - I have to use a press cloth on so many fabrics...even cottons sometimes, and even setting at the right temperature for the fabric...to avoid the shine. I notice you never do, and I thought it might be to do with the surface material of your iron, but I'm wondering if it's actually because you use more steam and less heat? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

@paulinewright160

10 ай бұрын

Hi Mary, I use a tefal 'shoe' on my iron. I have the Braun Carestyle 5, which isn't gravity fed, but it produces masses and masses of steam . I found the range via a friend, who had a simpler model, which has no temperature control on at all. Still produces lots of steam though mine is better.

@maryhammond6959

10 ай бұрын

@@paulinewright160 Hi Pauline, thanks, I bought the Teflon shoe and hated it, it just got in the way and felt so clumsy. I’ll check out your iron, thanks.

@paulinewright160

9 ай бұрын

They do mould to shape eventually! I think they probably fit a smaller iron plate better too. @@maryhammond6959

Thanks for the video! I am obsessed with ironing. I have had professional irons like the one you have, Elna presses and a Miele Press…and I just found an Ironrite mangle press. The professional irons did not seem to last very long….Do you use distilled or tap water for the steam-or something else?

@sewshowwithshae

10 ай бұрын

Always distilled, tapwater varies too much, especially from region to region, and I don’t wanna risk the calcium buildup because it be too hard to get inside of the machine to clean it out.

@bheinatz1

5 ай бұрын

I bought a Zero Water Filter and use that to go in my Pacific gravity fed steam iron. I've had it since my wedding 6 years ago (gift from my mother in law) and haven't had any problem with calcification. I have had to replace the fuse twice, but that's more due to my long hours of use than anything.

I want to know the brand you use

What are your thoughts on vacuum ironing boards? Also alot of people recommend pressing i.e no motion at all, with a damp cloth in between. What do you think about that?

@sewshowwithshae

10 ай бұрын

I think the vacuum ironing boards require more equipment then I’m willing to purchase since I’m happy with the procedures I have, but as for the no motion ironing, that’s definitely a recipe for disaster for me!

@janabeckman545

4 ай бұрын

​@sewshowwithshae I was taught that pressing is more of an up and down motion with less side to side, and ironing was more side to side. To me, "no motion" is all up and down, varying the temperature and time down with the fabric content. Ironing can distort the grain of the fabric if too much pressure is used. That is why pressing is so important in quilting and sewing.

@kevinkarlsson7440

4 ай бұрын

That's exactly what I meant!@@janabeckman545

What are your thoughts on boiler irons made for home use like the Rowenta units that generate steam in the boiler tank which is connected to the iron by tubing?

@dannyl2598

7 ай бұрын

I always wanted to find a gravity fed iron, then I found an iron like you are talking about. It was at a thrift store and I got it. I personally think it's great. You can use it either way but in the steam mode you can shoot steam out in quantities sufficient enough to get wrinkles out of drapes. You can also control the amount of steam that it produces.and it sets on the work bench and you park the iron on top of it.

@bheinatz1

5 ай бұрын

She mentioned those in the video as a true professional, commercial iron.

@dannyl2598

5 ай бұрын

This one is a DeLonghi pro300. 900 watt boiler and 600watt iron. 1500 w total.

What is your opinion of irons with a separate water tank, like the Roweta Power Steam Station or the Laurastar Lift Steam Iron? Thanks, Ron...

@sewshowwithshae

5 ай бұрын

I’ve never used one before but I’ve also not heard any complaints. I don’t like having the water station right next to my work because it takes up room and it’s hot but there’s no reason it wouldn’t work!

Another advantage is that the gravity fed iron is more ergonomic. It feels more balanced in the hand, the steam button is in a more convenient place and it is much easier to use with precision. The domestic irons are bigger and way more awkward because the water reservoir is part of the iron.

@sewshowwithshae

4 ай бұрын

Well said!! I didn’t think to mention the balance, but it has a huge impact you are right!

Cool, so which iron would you recommend for a house/apartment? Any thoughts on something like a Polti?

@ABHAYAMUDRAA

12 күн бұрын

also started looking at a Polti but im not sure if its good for sewing though

Can u make a vid warming up tortillas on the iron?

i watched a unpacking viedo of a gravity feed machine and they said you should always use a iron shoe..what are your thoughts on this

I just bought this Sapporo and it’s kinda your fault. Lol. I am not even a tailor just a seamstress who sells on Etsy and my website a bit. I am setting it up now. I had been annoyed with my iron for a while and when it began barfing water everywhere last week I decided it was time to replace and upgrade.

How do i clean the tube

@sewshowwithshae

3 ай бұрын

I don't clean it, I only use distilled water in the tank so it should not have any build up. If the tube needs to be replaced, I take it off the iron and bring it to Home Depot and find the same diameter in the plumbing department and just buy new tubing!

The in predictable steam😂

Surprised you don't use a Mini-Boiler iron...step up from gravity fed

@sewshowwithshae

2 ай бұрын

Interesting point! The only real reason I’ve avoided them is the space they take up on the work surface, but maybe it’s time to start taking a look!!

if Ironman had a girlfriend it would be.....