Archive for October, 2008
Caring for Scissors and Shears
Friday, October 10th, 2008Sewing DIY – The Care & Feeding of Scissors & Shears
Once you’ve purchased at least one pair of quality scissors or shears, the next step is to take good care of them! You want them to stay in like-new condition so they can do the job you bought them for. It just makes good sense [...]
Sewing Simple – Types Of Scissors
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008There are many types of scissors available. Here’s a list of the major types for all you sewing DIY people:
TYPE OF SCISSORS
FUNCTION
Applique Scissors
Offset for level cutting
Bent Handle Dressmaker Shears
Allow the cutting blades to rest flat on the table
Easy Grip Scissors
Larger handles for those having difficulty holding scissors
Embroidery Scissors
Used for cutting embroider threads
Finishing Shears
Either as pinking [...]
Stainless or Carbon Steel Scissors And Shears
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008Sewing DIY – How To Choose Quality Scissors and Shears
Scissors and shears are usually made of some kind of steel. There are two main types of steel used in their manufacture.
Stainless Steel Shears And Scissors
The first type of steel used in the manufacture of shears and scissors is stainless steel. They usually have plastic handles [...]
