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Thread: Pinking Shears

  1. 10-09-2011, 07:34 PM #1
    ChaiQuilter
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    Is there a trick to cutting with pinking shears? I have an old one from my mom and a new one and I have a lot of trouble cutting with either!
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  2. 10-09-2011, 07:37 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChaiQuilter
    Is there a trick to cutting with pinking shears? I have an old one from my mom and a new one and I have a lot of trouble cutting with either!
    I never cared for them! Thankfully I don't see any reason to use them now. And if I do, there's always the rotary blade that gives the pinked edge!
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    I have always had a hard time cutting even with a new pair.
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    I can relate, get yourself a rotary one, soooooo much eaiser.
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    Unless they are VERY sharp they do not cut well. Old ones may need sharpening and new ones that really are sharp are very, very expensive.
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    I love mine... I freq use them... Quality is everything concerning pinking sheers......
    I use mine when I am sewing fashion items or fabric that might easily ravel.
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    Slow and steady pressure, I found to be best.
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    Quote Originally Posted by QuiltE
    Quote Originally Posted by ChaiQuilter
    Is there a trick to cutting with pinking shears? I have an old one from my mom and a new one and I have a lot of trouble cutting with either!
    I never cared for them! Thankfully I don't see any reason to use them now. And if I do, there's always the rotary blade that gives the pinked edge!
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  9. 10-10-2011, 01:23 AM #9
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    not more than 2 layers of fabric- one layer if it is a thick fabric-
    i love my pinking shears- they cut great- but you need to get the hang of it-
    they are good for cutting the edges of fabrics that are (stringy-fraying) they will keep that from happening.
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  10. 10-10-2011, 01:42 AM #10
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    The best pinking shears I've ever used are the $10 (approx) ones at Hobby Lobby. Others are too stiff or too large and heavy for my small hands.

    I make latch hook rugs using fabric. I hand cut every bit of fabric (tons and tons). The Hobby Lobby pinking shears last and cut beautifully.
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