The Sewing Room

hotpot1000

thanks for cut price book tip,
I had to go an order some

full-time-mum

Can someone recommend a make of dressmaking scissors?

My mum has asked for a pair as her trusted ones that have been around since I was a child have finally broken.

She doesn't do a huge amount of dressmaking/craftwork now so doesn't need a hefty great pair but reasonable quality ones so that when she does sew, they are comfortable to use. She has quite small hands.

Thanks

JAYk_2

Is it easy or difficult to machine stich felt fabrics?

23rdspiral

full-time-mum wrote: »

Can someone recommend a make of dressmaking scissors?

My mum has asked for a pair as her trusted ones that have been around since I was a child have finally broken.

She doesn't do a huge amount of dressmaking/craftwork now so doesn't need a hefty great pair but reasonable quality ones so that when she does sew, they are comfortable to use. She has quite small hands.

Thanks

Fiskars are very good.

LJM

full-time-mum wrote: »

Can someone recommend a make of dressmaking scissors?

My mum has asked for a pair as her trusted ones that have been around since I was a child have finally broken.

She doesn't do a huge amount of dressmaking/craftwork now so doesn't need a hefty great pair but reasonable quality ones so that when she does sew, they are comfortable to use. She has quite small hands.

Thanks

i use fiskars scissors for everything they are without doubt the best make ive used, very sharp

bunny200 they are lovely

Sarahjovi

LJM wrote: »

i use fiskars scissors for everything they are without doubt the best make ive used, very sharp

bunny200 they are lovely

Yes I 3rd the fiskars. Mine have be used for all sorts, but still cut nicely!

Sarah:D

LJM

i have some very nice scars just to prove how sharp they are lol you dont even feel them cut i really ought to concentrate more lol

full-time-mum

23rdspiral wrote: »

Fiskars are very good.

Thanks

I've had a quick look on amazon and there seem to be 2 possibilities, Fiskars Avanti Dressmaking Scissors or Fiskars Classic Tailors Shears. I assume it's the latter, being the most expensive that are the ones to get?

uropachild

Just wanted to say thanks for the link to fabric rehab. Just ordered some lovely scandinavian apples fabric. Mmmm!!

alec_eiffel

uropachild wrote: »

Just wanted to say thanks for the link to fabric rehab. Just ordered some lovely scandinavian apples fabric. Mmmm!!

I have a purse made from that fabric, it's so cute!