Convenient & Cool Sewing Gizmos: Mini Iron for Quilting and Tailoring

One of the most important lessons you pick up when learning to sew is that it's beneficial to follow each step. Ironing is an easy step to skip, but skipping it will show in your finished garment or any kind of sewn project.

Mini irons offer the convenience of a an easy-to-grab iron while avoiding the bulk and the occasional tediousness of a traditional iron.

Clover Mini Iron for Quilting and Tailoring

Mini Iron

A mini iron is simply a tiny version of a traditional iron. They are the perfect size for pressing a seam on a garment or when quilting.

They also slip nicely into delicate corners and are perfect for working around trims.

As far as disadvantages, well, they're small, so while one can be used to press a large item, the size makes them less than ideal for pressing entire garments.

Clover Brand Water Soluble Fabric Marking Pencils

I usually recommend fabric marking pens for home sewing projects and custom designing fabric pieces, but really, the pen versus pencil debate ends up being just a matter of personal preference. Clover brand water soluble pencils work with every bit as much precision and they wash away without a trace.

Clover Water Soluble Marking Pencils

3 Pack

I like that this three-pack of water soluble pencils comes in three colors, so I can choose the color that stands in sharpest contrast to the color of fabric I'm working with, then it just washes away when I'm done with my projects.

If you would like to check out this product on Amazon, you can click the picture or look for it in the Stitching it Right Online Store tab found at the top of this page. You can also find these or similar fabric marking pencils in fabric stores and craft shops. Prices will vary, but I usually find the best deals on general sewing supplies on Amazon.