I am an architect and a hobbyist sewist. I was a framer at one time; and I have used textiles to solve design problems other than 'what shall I wear today?'. For years, I've told anyone who would listen that I have never been able to find a line between construction with building materials and construction with fabric. BOTH require an ability to define the "design problem," come up with a 3-D solution, and know enough about the limits and potential of materials and labor to realize the solution.
In decades past, this view in my male-dominated profession, aroused only puzzlement. Sewing was viewed as distinctly feminine.
I am pleased to see that Mr. Lucien shares my opinion (and am also pleased that the construction industry is at last learning to erase its gender biases).

I had two Rowentas and, like you other former Rowentans, found the Rowenta cost-to-longevity ratio wanting.
My current Rowenta leaks like crazy.

At the Puyallup Sew Expo, I asked several presenters to recommend an iron.
The recommendation I followed was for an iron by RELIABLE, a Canadian manufacturer.

The price from the Reliable website was right and so far, I like the Reliable iron very much: good weight and lots of steam.