Originally Posted by mamaw
Ginghers are the way to go! You won't be sorry.
What she said. Dressmaking shears (7 or 8 inch?) are a good first pair size for a beginning sewer. My Ginghers were given their first resharpening after 18 years this last year. I can't argue with that kind of service.
I was looking at my "hardware" and realized my hubby has gifted me with several different pairs of ginghers over the last 15 years. At my house, that says something. He believes quality tools make quality products. Of course, that might explain those woodworking tools in the garage...