Originally Posted by
NJ Quilter
I had read on another board years ago that the 'don't cut paper with cloth cotting scissors' was a total myth. This was supposedly by a professional sharpener. I have very fine serated scissors that have only been used on cloth. I have dirt cheap scissors that I use on thread, cloth, paper and I'd still probably lose a digit or two if I slipped using them!
I took a class with Carol Doak who said basically the same thing about the concern with cutting paper ( paper piecing paper) with a rotary cutter. She pointed out that paper is made from fiber, the same as fabric, and will it not harm the rotary cutter. I would assume the same would be true of scissors. That being said, I would not use by sewing scissors for cardboard, template plastic or anything abrasive. I generally get a pair of Fiskars with a coupon at Joann's and use them till they're dull ( then they are allowed for cardboard and template plastic )and get a new pair. I had a pair of Ginghers, but felt they were not worth the cost, or the hassle of having to return them to get sharpened.