Until I purchased my first pair of ginghers I culdn't see what all the hoo ha was about, but I got my first pair on ebay for about $10 and spent another $5. getting them sharpened, the second pair was new and came from JoAnns on one of their $50% coupons. They are so sharp, I love them.

I have both Gingher and Fiskers but use my rotary cutter and snippers the most.

I like the Fanmore small scissors. They are reasonable in price and very sharp. Clover scissors are great and are in most hobby stores. I use them the most. I buy Fiskar scissors for all household use. I bought a package set at Sam's Club 10 years ago and we are still using them to cut everything from paper to screening. I have several pair of Gingher and they are super but the big metal pair get too heavy for me if I use them a lot. The best scissors you can buy are Dovo. I'm not that into scissors to spend that much money but if you are then Dovo is the brand you want.

Gingher 8" dressmaker scissors and small embroidery scissors. I also have Betty Cotton scissors which are great.

Ginghers!

Gingers are my favorite but, I hide them from the family. Sometimes I have hidden them so well, I cannot find them. Fiskars are nice too.

Ginghers scissors, I've had mine for years and they are still just as good as the day I got them.

The titanium edge scissors are now the sharpest scissors you can buy. New machinery makes scissor edges quick and less expensive and lighter weight. I read this in a hunting magazine about knife and hatchet blades.

I have Fiskers, couple of them and use only for sewing. I have other cheaper pairs in other parts of the house for general cutting and for hubby to use. My quilting scissors are a different color than the general household use and pity the poor soul who is caught using them. I also have cute scissors I got at Walmart just for cutting paper. Mostly I use the rotary cutter for most quilt projects.

ginghers all the way... have had fiskars, but did not last that long.

Welcome bikermom from Texas!

Ginghers

As for a favorite scissors I like the Fiskars because the spring tension is easier on my hands.
I use them all the time and especially for cutting clothes patterns but also use the rotary cutter as much as I can.
I have many small scissors for thread clipping by my machines.
I have the Ginghers that was my moms but really don't use it since I bought the Fiskars.

Having smaller hands, I love my Clover 7" serrated scissors. The serrated blade holds onto the fabric, preventing slippage.

I use Ginghers also. A bit expensive but they are worth it.

i love my ginghers

Love my Ginghers!! Fiskars are great for some things in sewing but cutting garments I love my Ginghers. Fiskars now owns Ginghers I guess. We used Wescotts in surgery and I like the pair I have for sewing also.

I like Ginghers, I have not tried the Kia, but I think they were at lst years Houston show. My suggestion, what ever brand you buy, buy the ones with serrated edges. They grip the fabric better and if you cut multiple layers, it keeps the fabric from shifting. I love mine. I have a pair of shears and a smaller pair.

I buy the pink ones, ( don't know the name), cause I like not having to put my fingers into the grip. the only problem is that they don't stay sharp as long as I would like.

See if you can try them out. Go where you can put your thumb and fingers in the handles and see which brand are the most comfortable. I have several pairs and always go to my FISKARS USA. I have many expensive scissors but this one works for my hand. There are different fiskars, mine has a larger grip for the hand and having arthritis this works the best.
The one I have is old and is still very sharp for all the cutting I have done over the years.

Suzy

Have seen the titanium ones advertised but don't know if I need anything sharper than my ginghers, anyone had any experience with both?

I would HIGHLY recommend Fiskars. They honor their "lifetime warranty" with no questions asked. In my opinion, that alone makes them the best :)

(I purchased a Westcott Titanium scissors and it is guarteed to stay sharp for life and if it gets dull they will send you a replacement. The scissors cost $10.00 and well worth it.
Deborah12687)

I purchased a set of Westcott Titanium, 8" and 5", with the soft grip handles for less than $15 and love them. Cuts through anything and life-time quarantee. Excellent!

Don't cut anything but fabric/thread with your "good" shears regardless of what brand you get.[/quote]

Thank you NanSew! This should be printed in HUGE letters! This is the most important rule in sewing. If you use them for other things, they will begin to 'chew' through the fabric! If you are going to spend hard earned money (and when isn't it?)for a good pair, why waste it?

I have had my set of ginghers for so many years and they are still razor sharp. All of them are wonderful.

The other ones I have and love are the mundial snips. They have been around more years than I can count and work great!

One thing I will say is I never leave them where someone can use them for anything but for material and sewing.

I have a pair of fisker's spring type for paper cutting. They are very nice to do that with.

Thank you NanSew! This should be printed in HUGE letters! This is the most important rule in sewing. If you use them for other things, they will begin to 'chew' through the fabric! If you are going to spend hard earned money (and when isn't it?)for a good pair, why waste it?[/quote]

sooooo true!

WHERE DO YOU FIND THEM?

I have been a Fiskars user for over 30 years and love them.

I love the Mundial serrated scissors. you don
t know that they are serrated unless you run your fingnail over the edge. it grips the s;lipperiest of fabrics, and cuts sooooo smoothly. they are hard to find. reasonabley prices about $18.00 and i've had mine for over 10 yrs with no wear on them. i swear by them.

I have to agree!

I love my Fiskars as well as my Ginghers. And, I absolutely love my 5 inch Mundials.

Gingers are my all time favorite. Wiss is another good brand, though you may have to go to a fine stationary store to get them. I've had my gingers for 10 years never sharpened. My dh has a pair of Wiss since HS (he graduated 40 years ago) still as sharp as the day they were purchased. I also have a Wiss pinking sheer inherited from my mil who went to dressmaker HS. They need to be sharpened but they are also from the mid 1930[s.

I initially started this topic back in October, and I have been overwhelmed by the very helpful responses. I would love to have purchased several of the brands that were suggested but had to be real. This past weekend, I FINALLY made my decision and purchased not one ~ but 2 pairs of Ginghers! I bought the 8" "Knife/serrated Edge Blunt Bent Trimmers" and the 8" "Lightweight Bent" at 'Joann's Fabric' using the 40% off + 10% off total purchase coupon sale. The Lightweight pair will be used when I go to classes. More than likely, I will also purchase a good pair of shorter scissors to also add to my collection of prized scissors/shears. My family knows that these are only to be used for cutting fabric and thread. I am VERY happy with my final decision and I thank you so much!