What scissors do you keep at your machine to snip threads, etc?
#11
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I have 2-3 pr of scissors in my top drawer of my sewing table. Two of them are relatively large and one has a very fine 'pinked' blade. I also have a small - 4-6" pair. The small and the non-pinked pair are some no-name brand that I picked up when my father was doing business closeout consolidations. I have to tell you, those 2 pr are the sharpest scissors I have ever used in my lifetime! The blades are razor sharp. I just have to pass the blade near thread and it's cut! So the small pair tend to move from the machine to the cutting table depending on what stage I'm working.
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I use my Famore stitch snippet
https://www.softexpressions.com/soft...ons/Scis01.php
Key to keep it handy is to wear it on a retractable reel (pin reel for holding scissors) A very practical item to have, it expands to approx 16".
https://www.softexpressions.com/soft...ons/Scis01.php
Key to keep it handy is to wear it on a retractable reel (pin reel for holding scissors) A very practical item to have, it expands to approx 16".
Last edited by FabQuilter; 09-05-2017 at 09:03 PM.
#18
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Scissors at the sewing machine = Gingher Applique Duckbill , bent...for all the reason Suz said.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gingher-6...&wl13=&veh=sem
snip threads = Superior Clippers from Superior threads. Best clippers/ripper I have ever used : http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...ions/snippers/
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gingher-6...&wl13=&veh=sem
snip threads = Superior Clippers from Superior threads. Best clippers/ripper I have ever used : http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...ions/snippers/
#19
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I use Fiskars Soft touch Easy Action Scissors. They are spring loaded and stay open until you lock them closed. I love just picking them up and squeeze to cut. One easy motion. I have several pairs and keep one at each machine.
http://www.joann.com/fiskars-5in-sof...prefv1=Product
http://www.joann.com/fiskars-5in-sof...prefv1=Product
Last edited by Murphy224; 09-06-2017 at 02:26 AM.
#20
I have several pairs of small scissors with sharp narrow tips. They work well for seam ripping as well as other things. I put a command hook on each machine and hang my scissors on the hook so I don't lose them.
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