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The Oliso Mini Project Iron is perfect for small pressing stations and travel. I’ve been using mine for over a year, and I thought it was time to finally write a review. I’m mostly impressed, but there are a few things I wish my Mini could do… However, I love that it doesn’t take up much space and that I can leave it out on my pressing station all the time.
Sometimes you don’t want to pull out your ironing board and set up your iron when you’re working on sewing projects… I get that — it’s a hassle and an extra step. That’s the main reason why I got the Oliso Mini Project Iron.
Pressing and ironing is an important step you should never overlook when you’re sewing because it is what makes your garments turn out polished and looking professional. I have a few different irons, but my Oliso Mini gets used the most because of its size.
My Pressing Station
My sewing room is in my laundry room. It’s not ideal, but it works for me — I have a table set up for my sewing machine and there are enough cabinets and shelves to store most of my fabric and sewing supplies. I also have a collapsible cutting table that I love.
Since the room is so small, I set up a pressing station on top of my dryer with a magnetic mat to protect the top. However, I started to get annoyed by how much space my iron was taking up… That’s why I went on the search for a mini iron.
I’ve always been impressed with Oliso irons. They have some smart features that make them safer, such as an automatic shutoff and a stand that prevents tipping. They are also super powerful and have an automatic lift feature that prevents you from scorching your fabric. I wish the Mini had the self-lifting feature and automatic shutoff — that’s really my only complaint.
Oliso Mini Project Iron Features
Oliso irons are not designed to sit on their side like most irons. They need to rest with the plate down. All Oliso irons come with a little silicone trivet that you can rest your iron on. There is a lip on the Mini Iron trivet that you can attach to your iron to protect the metal plate when it is stored. It also has a little loop so you can hang your iron up when not in use.
The Oliso Mini Project Iron is a lot smaller than my regular iron, but it’s still not small enough to iron the small details on some of my sewing projects. I really like my Mini but I’m considering getting one of those fingerpress irons, too. Even though it’s called “Mini,” I think of it more as a mid-size iron… something that is great for travel but big enough to iron anything.
The Mini has a steam burst feature, too. It works well, but sometimes I do miss my large iron that has a bigger water tank and higher heat settings…
If you’re looking for an iron that’s not massive but that can still handle everything your regular iron can do, I highly recommend the Oliso Mini Project Iron. Plus, it comes in some really cute colors, including orchid purple — that’s a little bonus.
What do you think of the Oliso Mini Project Iron? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
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