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Dressmaking Scissors
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Yorkshirelass_2
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I keep telling myself I'll sew more but I need some new scissors. I also have a daughter doing GCSE Textiles who could do with the practice.
I've had a look about and they vary from £5 to £25. My mum always had Fiskars (with the bright orange handles) but I don't know if I can justify the cost.
Any recommendations please?
I've had a look about and they vary from £5 to £25. My mum always had Fiskars (with the bright orange handles) but I don't know if I can justify the cost.
Any recommendations please?
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I bit the bullet and went for Fiskars I love the decisive cut and I also bought a roller cutter and cutting mat great for crafting...0
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Thanks for that!
Mum always swore by hers.0 -
I have Ikea dressmaking scissors that cost £5 and they are brilliant. I have had expensive ones in the past but these are perfect for dressmaking and quilting. I have recommended these to several of my friends who have also bough hem and happy with them.Debt free - Mortgage free - Work free ( in that order
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I use Fiskars as well. With scissors I'm most worried about quality. Treat them well (no cutting anything but fabric) and they should last forever.
If I was buying now I would probably buy British from one of the long standing manufacturers in Sheffield- not cheap but have a lifetime guarantee
https://www.ernestwright.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=60
There are other companies based in Sheffield you can look at too.2019 fashion on a ration 0/66 coupons0 -
My house if full of Fiskars!- all sizes- from manicure to drssmaking shears. Just don't let them get near card or paper because that will really dull the blades.Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
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I have the Hobbycraft own brand ones and I find them goodZebras rock0
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Many thanks for all the comments and suggestions.
I did have a decent pair (Mum bought me a few years ago, Janome) but someone used them for paper.......................Scream!!!
I've dropped plenty of hints, so let's see if Santa heard!0 -
cut into tinfoil with the ones that have been used on paper, it should sharpen them up abit.
i bought some long bladed 'faithful' ones off amazon for about £8 recently which are doing a good job on the upholstery fabrics i have tried them on so far- Mortgage: 1st one down, 2nd also busted
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