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Oliso M2 Pro Mini Project Iron with Solemate Butterscotch
Last Updated: May 10, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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/10
Total Reviews
244
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Review Analysis - 232 recent, verified reviews
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Heating
34heats, iron, heat, gets, quickly
+65%
-35%
" ... I love the size, it heats up fast and it’s cute. ... "
" ... Heats up quickly. ... "
" ... As directed I don’t leave the iron on the highest heat setting (I leave it on 2 and increase it to 3 when I press). ... "
" ... It heats up quickly, steams nicely, and the silicone holder is a great place to set it down. ... "
" ... It heats like a regular size iron n has a nice grip that isn’t awkward. ... "
" ... It heats up very quickly. ... "
" ... Great heat and size. ... "
" ... Very excellent heat. ... "
Size
34small, love, iron, travel, little
+94%
-6%
" ... Has a long cord so great for travel ... "
" ... I love how small this is. ... "
" ... The weight and size is perfect for me. ... "
" ... Perfect for small quilt seams, also fine linens. ... "
" ... I have less expensive and smaller irons that do a better job. ... "
" ... Perfect size for my work space. ... "
" ... Lightweight and easy to use. ... "
" ... I use this for quilting in a small space, because a large iron can get in the way. ... "
Comfort
26iron, hot, silicone, mat, hold
+54%
-46%
" ... I like the grip and the handle is comfortable. ... "
" ... I haven't used the sream function at class but it got hot quickly and I loved the little silicone rest to protect my wool mat. ... "
" ... It’s so cute, nice weight, I like how it fits in my hand. ... Do I just set the iron down on the pad without fitting it inside? ... "
" ... changes the holding design I will definitely buy another one. ... "
" ... It is perfect for pressing those seams flat especially with a wool mat! ... "
" ... Is very ergonomic in the hand. ... The fact that you can leave the iron on and just park it on it's little silicon pad is very nice. ... "
" ... This is a nice quality crafters iron, I like the smooth way it glides over fabric. ... "
Build Quality
23stand, hot, plate, gets, use
+70%
-30%
" ... Everything about this feels like quality . ... "
" ... As an avid quilter, I've always used my regular size iron to "press" my quilt seams open, but hauling that iron around is sometimes awkward. ... "
" ... The shape of the iron is also unique and took a little getting used to . ... "
" ... This is a nice quality crafters iron, I like the smooth way it glides over fabric. ... "
" ... It’s perfect for seams, webbing, hemming and more. ... "
" ... It heated quickly & I was able to iron fabric, seams and all sorts of little pieces 7 corners. ... "
" ... Like the iron but it has a known issue with leaking when iron sits upright. ... It was designed to sit flat on its stand rather than upright. ... "
" ... I use the silicon stand as intended but I would prefer not to lay the iron down. ... "
Fit
22hold, hot, hard, like, holder
+59%
-41%
" ... They send directions on how to hold the iron. ... I followed where to hold the iron and I have had no issue. ... "
" ... Right now it’s very small pieces. ... "
" ... I wonder if those people were holding it by it's base or something? ... "
" ... It fit on my iron boart ... "
" ... It heats up quickly, steams nicely, and the silicone holder is a great place to set it down. ... "
" ... changes the holding design I will definitely buy another one. ... "
" ... This is a small iron, easy to store with a silicone holder that also works as an iron rest. ... "
" ... Like the iron but it has a known issue with leaking when iron sits upright. ... "
Ease of Use
16use, difficult, steam, little, lightweight
+56%
-44%
" ... Easy to use gets into the corners better. ... "
" ... Lightweight and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Took it a few workshops and it was very convenient. ... "
" ... Cute, easy to use. ... "
" ... so easy to press my Quilt Blocks right by my sewing machine. ... "
Controls
11buttons, hard, press, knob, iron
+36%
-64%
" ... Right out the box the steam function did not work, steam buttons lit up, flashed when pushed but no steam. ... "
" ... This iron is not easy to hold and the steam buttons are especially hard to Press. ... It is nearly impossible to do this as the buttons need to be pressed so hard that only my husband could squeeze them and he is strong. ... "
" ... The heat setting dial on the replacement does not turn. ... "
" ... If you want steam you have to press the stiff buttons on both sides of the wide handle that are located toward the front of the iron. ... There is not a constant steam button so you have to press & hold these stiff buttons while trying to iron. ... "
" ... However, you have to hold in the buttons on the side to get it to steam and the buttons are difficult to push. ... "
" ... The settings on the dial are quite difficult for me to read-- esthetically nice, but not practical for actual use. ... "
Returns
11replaced, time, sent, hold
+18%
-82%
" ... I should have returned it but by the time I took it on a quilting retreat and used it for the first time, teturn time had expired. ... "
" ... So it was returned and replaced. ... It too, will be returned. ... "
" ... I’m very disappointed in this iron and will be returning it. ... "
" ... I need to figure out to return it. ... "
" ... I just sent it back. ... "
" ... Therefore I will be returning it. ... "
" ... I Returned it. ... "
" ... had to return it. ... "
Design
11nice, need, design, cute, used
+73%
-27%
" ... It's so cute! ... "
" ... I keep it nearby on a wool mat and I’ve been really pleased with how hot it is and how nice my seams look. ... "
" ... It’s so cute, nice weight, I like how it fits in my hand. ... "
" ... The shape of the iron is also unique and took a little getting used to . ... "
" ... Cute, easy to use. ... "
" ... This looks good and works well. ... "
" ... I bought this because it’s so cute. ... "
Product Reliability
10one, oliso, happy, replaced, arrived
+40%
-60%
" ... This after only a month of periodic use. ... "
" ... There is an on/off switch but it doesn't seem to turn off until it is unplugged. ... "
" ... Then I plugged it in again and it overheated again. ... "
" ... It worked amazing but over the years it got old and eventually burned up. ... "
" ... I have had two, both were faulty. ... "
" ... Tried 2 more times and the same thing happened. ... "
Cables
8side, iron, butt, travel, stand
+38%
-63%
" ... Had exposed wires. ... "
" ... I also didn't like the cord coming off the back, and couldn't be repositioned to rest the iron on its heel. ... "
" ... On the other hand, I had no trouble sitting it on its end--the swivel cord on mine moved out of the way so it sat up just fine. ... "
" ... Oliso totally blew it by putting the cord in the center on the butt end of this. ... "
For Travel
7take, size, nice, love, iron
+100%
" ... Has a long cord so great for travel ... "
" ... My travel sunbeam that I paid less than $15 works better. ... "
" ... Great little iron exactly what I need for traveling ... "
" ... This is great for traveling with quilting projects. ... "
" ... The Solemate works as described as an iron pad and also protects the iron while traveling or being stored. ... "
Price
7money, price
+57%
-43%
" ... I’d say it’s definitely worth the cost. ... "
" ... Totally worth every penny! ... "
" ... For the price Oliso could deliver a better product. ... "
Capacity
6sewing, would, craft, addition, space
+83%
-17%
" ... Now I use it on all my smaller projects at home ... "
" ... A great addition to my craft/sewing room ... "
" ... I am totally in love with this little power house for quilting. ... "
" ... Has a nice pointed tip for getting into small spaces. ... "
" ... I was reading that I can also hang it up in my sewing room right on the wall! ... "
Water Usage
6leaks, tank
+50%
-50%
" ... If you tilt the iron back the water leaks out of the tank. ... "
" ... Worst omission - I can’t find where you put the water into the tank. ... "
Features
6shut, steam feature, work, turn, setting
+33%
-67%
" ... and the steam feature didn't work either. ... "
" ... It has no auto shut off, even if it is on for a long time. ... "
" ... The heat setting dial on the replacement does not turn. ... "
" ... No auto shut off. ... and would be better if it had an auto-shut off safety. ... "
Drying
6hot, little, like, hold, gets
+50%
-50%
" ... The iron does not get hot enough and the burst of steam does not work most of the time. ... "
" ... This iron gets hot but dies not steam well. ... "
" ... This iron gets hot but dies not steam well. ... "
Weight
5light, hard
+80%
-20%
" ... I love how it fits in my hand and how light weight it is. ... "
" ... I needed a light weight steam iron. ... "
" ... Light weight, easy to use. ... "
" ... The weight and size is perfect for me. ... "
Storage
5small, size, sewing, room, quilting
+100%
" ... Perfect size for my work space. ... "
" ... I use this for quilting in a small space, because a large iron can get in the way. ... "
" ... I use this for quilting in a small space, because a large iron can get in the way. ... "
" ... I like that it has two areas that steam comes out and love that it’s hangable as I have a very small work space inside a cubboard. ... "
" ... Has a nice pointed tip for getting into small spaces. ... "
As Gift
4+100%
" ... This was a Christmas present to myself and I have used it at 2 classes so far. ... "
" ... This will be a Christmas present for my quilting daughter ... "
" ... This will be a Christmas present for my quilting daughter ... "
" ... I think I’ll get these for my sisters for Christmas! ... "
Marketplace
4+100%
" ... Works as stated. ... "
" ... I love Amazon! ... "
" ... This is my first mini I have 2 regular sized irons the same company. ... "
" ... Amazon had the best price of any online retailer. ... "
Mouse
3+100%
" ... I bought this iron mainly for the fact that it had an off switch I also really liked the solemate resting/storage pad. ... "
" ... The silicon holder is great for protecting the table surface (although I put it on a June Tailor padded cutting board for extra protection). ... "
" ... The silicon holder is great for protecting the table surface (although I put it on a June Tailor padded cutting board for extra protection). ... "
Cleaning
3+67%
-33%
" ... I use for sewing and ironing cloth napkins (I know weird right)? ... "
" ... My large Oliso bit the dust when a friend dropped it, but it was performing beautifully also. ... "
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Size: 96 meters
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