Which Scissors?
Howdy y'all :c)
I've been working on my first appliqué quilt and having a lot of fun with it! But after ironing the fusible onto the back of the fabrics and pinning my pattern pieces to it, I was concerned about how to cut them out. Since the backing of the fusible is still on at this point, which scissors do y'all use? Do you use your good scissors for cutting fabric, or do you use old scissors since you're cutting through paper? Any opinions? Donna |
I recently read about a professional - can't remember who - who keeps a third pair of good quality scissors just for this purpose. Sort of like Goldilocks and the Three Bears - good, better, and best.
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I just use a good pair of scissors since I do most of my fabric cutting with my rotary cutter. You want nice crisply cut edges on your fabric appliqué edges so use a good pair.
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I use scissors for paper when cutting anything other than fabric. I also have my scissors labeled fabric or paper.
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Scissors not made for multiple layers of fabric will not cut or last long cutting layers, even two layers of fabric. Check to be sure the package says made for cutting multi layers of fabric or paper.
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I use the Karen Kay Buckley scissors with the serrated edge for all my applique cutting.
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I have two pairs of serrated edge scissors I use for cutting appliques out. If you use scissors that don't cut fabric well you'll have lots more edge frays.
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
(Post 6313021)
I have two pairs of serrated edge scissors I use for cutting appliques out. If you use scissors that don't cut fabric well you'll have lots more edge frays.
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Thanks so much for the replies y'all! I did a google search for the Karen Buckley scissors and found that they're at least $8.00 cheaper on Amazon than anywhere else. I've found Amazon to be cheaper on a LOT of supplies than even the original source usually is!
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Originally Posted by quiltstringz
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I love those - I think Olfa makes some but I really love (although they are expensive) the Karen Buckley scissors
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