A good pair of dressmakers scissors?

lovetopaint

Got the sewing machine and the curtain fabric, so am looking to buy

a good pair of scissors. I do intend to make more curtains in the

future, so can anyone in the know recommend a brand/size of

scissors for the job? The prices seem to vary greatly, so I would

appreciate some advice on what and wear to buy. Thanks if you can

help .

Enterprise_1701C

I have a pair of these, and have been using them for 10 years or more, love them, they cut beautifully have stayed nice and sharp.

http://www.fabricland.co.uk/scissors.htm

Mine are the actual dressmaker ones. This was the best link I could find for illustration, you might get them cheaper elsewhere.

lovetopaint

Thanks Jane Blackford for posting, appreciate the link . Wanted a pair that last, because of the expense, so the fact that you have had them for ten years is a great recommendation, thanks.

flea72

i buy mine from Ikea, think they are about £3 a pair

work just as well as my expensive ones, and at that price i dont mind having to replace them, if the kids get hold, and use them to cut paper (sharpening just isnt enough to bring them back to standard)

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Swan_2

another vote for Fiskars scissors

I've got a 'thing' about scissors (bad ones drive me mad) & I have several pairs of theirs, some more than 20 years old & they're still going strong

nuttywoman

flea72 wrote: »

i buy mine from Ikea, think they are about £3 a pair

work just as well as my expensive ones, and at that price i dont mind having to replace them, if the kids get hold, and use them to cut paper (sharpening just isnt enough to bring them back to standard)

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I have Ikea ones as well , they`re really good quality :T