What scissors do you keep at your machine to snip threads, etc?
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What scissors do you keep at your machine to snip threads, etc?
I use my bent-handle scissors for several reasons:
they are easy to pick up as they are not flat on a surface;
the cutting blade lay flat to cut threads;
they are really sharp for cutting off the ears and trimming;
if they get lost under fabric, their bend lets you know where they are hiding; and
they are short and light-weight.
If you have a pair, give them a try. I think you will like them.
they are easy to pick up as they are not flat on a surface;
the cutting blade lay flat to cut threads;
they are really sharp for cutting off the ears and trimming;
if they get lost under fabric, their bend lets you know where they are hiding; and
they are short and light-weight.
If you have a pair, give them a try. I think you will like them.
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I grab whatever pair is closest to hand. I have several pairs lined up beside me on my right on my old treadle top. I have my Bernina in front of me and my treadle sits to my right forming an L alcove.
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I use squeezers. I have at least a half dozen of them bought at different places, curved and straight ones. A pair everywhere I look, but my favorite pair is usually close by wherever I'm working.
https://allstitch.net/product/412-squeezers-thread-nips-1708.cfm
I like them better than small scissors, have you ever got your fingers tangled up in a small pair of scissors?
Cari
https://allstitch.net/product/412-squeezers-thread-nips-1708.cfm
I like them better than small scissors, have you ever got your fingers tangled up in a small pair of scissors?
Cari
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I have a pair of Gingher snips that are my favorites. I also have several pair of small scissors (embroidery, cuticle, etc) that i keep by my machines for a quick snip. I have a pair of Squeezers that I was given as a gift. I've never like them. Mine don't seem to cut that well.
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