Clothings in Norwich, United Kingdom

Anne-marie Campling?

What are you after ? email me at logicvinyls@gmail.com if you would like to see if we can help

Julie Abassi Tim Lowe?

Binish Mohammed https://www.facebook.com/950413551773327 Binish.makeupartist does lovely henna

https://www.facebook.com/359824527439020 Henna BY Hajira

Elsie Walker 01603 401588, Pioneer Road x

Sally Whyte-Abbs on magdalen st

Sally Whyte-Abbs shop is zippers near epic studios

Whatever you get, read the owner's manual/instructions. When researching my recent steam iron purchase, I looked at some test reviews (vs consumer comments on purchase websites). Apparently main cause of irons leaking is consumer mis-use (aka failure to follow the directions.) And some of them (including Rowenta I think) makes a big deal about using tap water NOT distilled, not softened, not treated, not...(the list goes on). With regards to Rowenta: Some are manufactured in China or Mexico, and some are manufactured in Germany. General consensus is that the ones made in Germany are good but the others are not. Within space of 3 days I purchased and returned a TFal (with the ceramic sole plate-- very nice glide but within an hour of use it started to leak water and spit bits of detritus which looked like tiny bits of broken ceramic) and a Rowenta Professional (which started to spit water within10 minutes of use--and it was supposedly made in Germany.) I actually did end up buying another Rowenta Profesional at another store. It does not glide as nicely as the TFal or even the earlier Rowenta, but it doesn't spit. It does produce a lot of steam. You can control the amount of steam--on the high setting you have to be careful about the ironing board "sweating" if it doesn't have adequate ventilation. That was an issue on my old board which is metal with only a few holes. Not an issue on my new board which has more of a grill/net pattern. The price at Target is $89.99 but they happened to have a sale on. A local sewing school recommended the Velocity V50. I couldn't find it at the stores where I looked--then found it at a fabric store after I'd already made my 3 rd purchase--and it was $149.99. I saw very mixed reviews about Shark steam irons. For your limited use, you can probably get by with cheaper ones--unless steam is really important to you. Cheaper irons have a smaller water reservoir... if they claim they can put out steam longer, it's because the volume of steam produced is very small. Check the # of holes in the sole plate to get an idea.

This is the review my husband sent me. Although it is a little outdated, I found it very helpful in understand what to look for and what the information given means. (Example, Watts matter: to get good steam, you need an iron of at least 1700 watts or so.) The TFal I bought and returned the next is the one that was recommended. Normally I might give it another chance--except I was tired of buying TFals and having them end up leaking water, etc. (After reading the review, I have to ponder if that was due to "user error." ) But to be fair, I have to say, the hour that it worked well, it was a joy to use. http://thesweethome.com/reviews/the-best-clothes-iron/

Many, many thanks Rebecca! You are a super researcher but hadn't found the one from SweetHome. I had read about all the problems with the newer Rowena's and also the cheap-o irons. I know that my Phillips was low-mid priced at John Lewis (UK department store which includes 2 year warranty on most appliances) but it worked great. No Phillips or Brauns here. I suppose in GB pounds that Phillips iron would seem more expensive in US dollars. Sadly, the bulk of my ironing is store-made clothing. Oddly, when dried with a dryer, clothing comes out 'less wrinkly' here than in the UK. That or not having an iron....we are walking about with extra wrinkles

https://www.facebook.com/175513962563084 Ink & Stitch are fab!

Manda Cockburn?

we have two available in petite sizes! Check them out here: http://www.prettyinpetite.com/shop/?category=Dresses

Hein Gericke in Ber Street.

Cj Ball. Great people.

Aldi Lidl or go outdoors and mountain warehouse so good sometimes

Sports Direct own brand Karrimor stuff. Assuming ethics are secondary to price.

Gemma Standen is brilliant