Irons and pressing reviews
Researched verdicts on irons and pressing for UK sewists.
I keep everything neatly wound and check each detail off.
– Bobbin
Braun TexStyle 9
A heavy, high-power iron for crisp pressing.
7.7/10 provisional Researched
£119.99 inc VAT (John Lewis, checked 1 Nov 2026) · Level: All levels
Clover Mini Iron II
A tiny dry iron for appliqué and bias tape.
7.4/10 provisional Researched
£45 inc VAT (Sew Essential, checked 1 Nov 2026) · Level: All levels
Milward Point Presser and Clapper
A beech tool for sharp points and flat seams.
7.8/10 provisional Researched
£19 inc VAT (Sew Essential, checked 1 Nov 2026) · Level: Intermediate
Oliso TG1600 Pro Plus (Kaffe Fassett)
A sewing-room iron that lifts itself off the fabric.
7.6/10 provisional Researched
£159 inc VAT (Sew Essential, checked 1 Nov 2026) · Level: All levels
Philips Azur 8000 DST8020/26
A 3000W household iron with OptimalTEMP.
8.1/10 provisional Researched
£79.99 inc VAT (John Lewis, checked 1 Nov 2026) · Level: All levels
Prym Mini Steam Iron
A small steam iron to keep by the machine.
7.3/10 provisional Researched
£45 inc VAT (Sew Essential, checked 1 Nov 2026) · Level: All levels
Prym Tailor's Ham
The ham that shapes curves and darts.
7.9/10 provisional Researched
£16.50 inc VAT (Sew Essential, checked 1 Nov 2026) · Level: All levels
Tefal Easygliss Eco FV5781
A lighter mid-price iron.
7.7/10 provisional Researched
£74.99 inc VAT (John Lewis, checked 1 Nov 2026) · Level: All levels