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I also vote for the Floriani duckbill scissors
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I have the Gingher duckbill applique scissors. Gingher are more expensive, but I think they're worth it.
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The Kai “Patchwork” scissors are the bomb. They have a serrated edge, which is great for grabbing the fabric as you’re cutting curves. The smoothest curves I’ve ever cut. Lost one pair and replaced them immediately. I really like the 4” for smaller pieces, and the 6” for larger applique. Kai 3120 4 3/4 Inch Serrated Blade Patchwork Scissor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0094429Z2..._a-WrBbTAXAQG9
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Originally Posted by Rhonda K
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It depends on the type of applique. I like small thin ones for cutting out fused applique like the second pair shown here (green 4 inch).
For machine EMB applique I like these. They get into tight corners. I hold the fabric almost straight up and trim close. http://www.havelssewing.com/snip-eze...ors-33010.html I don't like the duck bill ones for machine EMB as I don't get close enough. |
Originally Posted by Grannies G
(Post 8092296)
Kari are the best I have come across not terribly expensive and come in several sizes. My preference are straight blade four inch I think they are the smallest, better than my Ginger’s also handle fusible appliqué well too. They cut a very clean line. A curved blade is available too although not my personal preference. Good luck
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Thanks, I haven't heard of the Floriani brand, I will have to check them out!
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For cutting shapes for traditional applique, my choice is the finely serrated scissors by Karen Kay Buckley. I'm not a fan of curved scissors, but I have all 3 of her straight bladed ones and love them!
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Originally Posted by rryder
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I've got a pair of Gingher's duckbilled ones and a pair of extremely sharp straight 4" Olfa appliqué scissors-- I love both of them and both get used for collage and appliqué.
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That Havel site has some like the curved ones and it seems to be a good brand. Your pictures are great, very clear, which is hard to do with close-ups. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Cari-in-Oly
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I do a lot of machine embroidery applique, and just machine embroidery in general. I use squeezers, same thing as the Havels link shown above. I have straight blade and curved blade ones, different brands bought from different places. After using these just once I bought a pair to have at every machine in use in the house. If you have arthritis in your hands these are so much easier to use than scissors. For applique I use the curved blade, it allows me to get right up the threads without cutting through them.
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