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Tools of the Trade => The Haberdashery => Topic started by: Tiggy on July 26, 2019, 18:47:17 PM

Title: Pinking shears
Post by: Tiggy on July 26, 2019, 18:47:17 PM

I have a pair of these, and the only fabric they will cut is something crisp, or with a bit of substance.  Does any body else have a problem with their pinking shears?  Can anybody recommend a make which actually cuts, and not chew up the fabric?

Title: Re: Pinking shears
Post by: Lilian on July 26, 2019, 19:25:15 PM

I have Fiskars pinking shears and not had a problem cutting anything, even silk and chiffon.  Are yours worn more or maybe they need tightening? 

Title: Re: Pinking shears
Post by: Kenora on July 26, 2019, 21:15:09 PM

I bought my Fiskars pinking shears in 1976 - and they still cut beautifully. :)

Title: Re: Pinking shears
Post by: Lilian on July 26, 2019, 21:18:31 PM

Quote from: Kenora on July 26, 2019, 21:15:09 PM

I bought my Fiskars pinking shears in 1976 - and they still cut beautifully. :)

Mine too were bought many years ago and still cut like new  :)

Title: Re: Pinking shears
Post by: Tiggy on July 26, 2019, 21:22:58 PM

I’ve just bought some Fiskars.  Thankyou.  :D  :D :D