I truly am ambidexterous, so I have learned to do things with both hands, but yes, you are correct, unfortunately us left handed people live in a right hand world. I have also found that the sewing machine lever for lifting the sewing foot, is definitely made for right handed people, as it is conveniently placed for them. Now we all know for sure that these machines were definitely not designed by any woman. There are several places that do sell scissors, etc. including pattern instructions for knitters and crocheters, fo rleft handed people.