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Efemera

Duck...
« on: May 02, 2018, 20:59:10 PM »
Duck billed scissors..what’s your thoughts on these for trimming hems after coverstitching... where would I get a decent pair?

crafter

Re: Duck...
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2018, 22:20:21 PM »
I have a pair.  I use them for layering seams.  Never thought of them for coverstitching.  I useful addition to all the other sewing paraphernalia.

Don't know where you would get them from though as my were a present

jesster

Re: Duck...
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2018, 22:28:22 PM »
I think it depends on what fabric you're sewing.  Jersey and other lighter fabrics tend to be drapey and it's easy to nick the garment when trimming close to the stitching. Marking the hem so that the open edge is caught between the columns of stitches works better for those.  The duckbills are great for medium to heavier weight fabrics.  Mine are Ginghers available on Amazon in the US.

BrendaP

Re: Duck...
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2018, 22:31:59 PM »
Mine are made by Klasse and they cut nicely.  They were a Christmas present, but likely came via Amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Klasse-B5420-Applique-Scissors-15cm/dp/B004FR6YXG

Jaycotts have the same scissors for £13.99.
Brenda.  My machines are: Corona, a 1953 Singer 201K-3, Caroline, a 1940 Singer 201K-3, Thirza, 1949 Singer 221K, Azilia, 1957 Singer 201K-MK2 and Vera, a Husqvarna 350 SewEasy about 20 years old. Also Bernina 1150 overlocker and Elna 444 Coverstitcher.
http://paternoster.orpheusweb.co.