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Old 10-17-2019, 05:41 AM
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I have a pair of Brazilian Ginghers and had them sharpened last year. BUT they still cut very hard and make my thumb hurt and if used too long while cutting layers, the thumb starts to go numb.

Any one have a good pair to recommend for cutting 2-3 layers of flannels. I use the pinkers to cut flannel for bibs, makes the curves turn very easy, then to top stitch finish.

Have checked Amazon and most reviews are not good.
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Old 10-17-2019, 06:09 AM
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Have you considered getting a specialty rotary cutter blade?

https://www.olfaproducts.com/olfa-bl...-rotary-blades
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Old 10-17-2019, 06:58 AM
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Have you considered getting a specialty rotary cutter blade?

https://www.olfaproducts.com/olfa-bl...-rotary-blades
I have special blades but do not think it would be easy to use with a baby bib pattern. I have been tracing around a self made cardboard pattern, stitch, then trim with the pinkers.

Thank you for the link but would rather check into a pair of shears. If no good shears are available I might have to resort to testing my special blades. The bibs etc are collected at church to be given to a local charity, Positive Alternatives.
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Old 10-17-2019, 07:25 AM
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Kai scissors are wonderful. I have a pair of their pinking shears, which cut great. They still need a stronger hand grip than for regular shears, but I like them very much. Kai scissors are wonderful. https://kaiscissors.com
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Old 10-17-2019, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by farmquilter View Post
I have a pair of Brazilian Ginghers and had them sharpened last year. BUT they still cut very hard and make my thumb hurt and if used too long while cutting layers, the thumb starts to go numb.

Any one have a good pair to recommend for cutting 2-3 layers of flannels. I use the pinkers to cut flannel for bibs, makes the curves turn very easy, then to top stitch finish.

Have checked Amazon and most reviews are not good.
I have not used pinking shears since I bought a serger back in 1987.
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Old 10-17-2019, 07:54 AM
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A friend recommended and I bought a pair of Fiskar pinking shears many years ago and they are still sharp--I do use them often. All I do is clean and put a dab of oil in the 'joints' occasionally. Not very expensive, can be bought at Hobby Lobby, WalMart , etc. I have the rotary pinking blades but not so happy with them, rather use my shears.
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Old 10-17-2019, 09:50 AM
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I ended up with blisters too on a pinking-heavy project. So, this is what I bought....it really helped a lot.
(I also have 2 different specialty pinking blades, but like the scissors better):

https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Actio...1334453&sr=8-1
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Old 10-17-2019, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by farmquilter View Post
I have special blades but do not think it would be easy to use with a baby bib pattern. I have been tracing around a self made cardboard pattern, stitch, then trim with the pinkers.............
I know that you have said no-way-not-going-there to the rotary pinking blades, however ..........

I switched to the rotary pinking blade several years ago.
I can cut pretty quickly and smoothly with it.
When cutting similar to your bibs, I simply mark around my pattern onto the fabric.
Then use a ruler for the straight away. Then gently turn it as I go around the curve while cutting up to it.
It sounds awkward, but once you do it a time or two it is pretty slick.
Or you can even free-hand it.

I've cut miles of flannelette nightgowns with lots of curves, and my hands say, oh thank you!

Yes, I know you have ruled it out ... but sometimes we need to hear how someone else does it,
and then say, hhmmmmmm, never thought of it that way!

Good Luck!
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Old 10-17-2019, 03:41 PM
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Now I have some ideas and brands to look into.

QuiltE, guess I best at least give it a try to go around the pattern with the rotary cutter. Seeing I already have blades to try, turning would be easy on my small turntable mat.

Thank you for your input and will try the rotary cutter tomorrow, when I go up to do the final sewing and attach the snaps.
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Old 10-17-2019, 04:01 PM
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I just bought a new pair. I got these at Amzon and they are very good. Lightweight and easy to use and cuts through fabric and batting layers very smoothly. I was surprised because they were not expensive about $9. I bought them thinking I would have to return them if not up to par. I am keeping them and marking paper on my old heavy pair. I bought the pinking rotary blade and do not like it at all. It never cut clean. [h=1]ZXUY Pinking Shears Green Comfort Grips Professional Dressmaking Pinking Shears Crafts Zig Zag Cut Scissors Sewing Scissors[/h]
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