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Post by Wolfrott on Nov 28, 2015 3:30:43 GMT
What's the best brand you'd used to cut wool roving?
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Post by MTRuth on Nov 28, 2015 17:21:42 GMT
Just make sure they are sharp.
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Post by Teri Berry on Nov 28, 2015 18:42:31 GMT
And shout at anyone who tries to use your favourite fabric scissors for cutting paper!
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Post by lyn on Nov 28, 2015 20:50:16 GMT
Only shout? Surely it's a criminal offence to use fabric scissors for cutting anything other than fabric.
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Post by Teri Berry on Nov 28, 2015 21:56:46 GMT
Fair point Lyn, especially for repeat offenders... perhaps using the damaged scissors to remove a body part would get the message through?
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Post by Wolfrott on Nov 29, 2015 1:24:12 GMT
And shout at anyone who tries to use your favourite fabric scissors for cutting paper! Haha, good one |
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Post by Wolfrott on Nov 29, 2015 1:27:15 GMT
But seriously, has anybody got any brands to rec? I've used professional embroidery scissors that might as well have been anything but, they did NOT cut the wool roving. They cost a lot so I was frustrated, as a cheap pair that cost maybe $3 has been amazing,
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Post by Teri Berry on Nov 29, 2015 10:06:03 GMT
I have had similar experiences with embroidery scissors, I bought some from John Lewis expecting the to be good quality but they went blunt after just a month or so. More recently I have been buying Fiskars, they do a wide range, seem to be good quality and have ergonomic handles. I have also bought unbranded / less well known brands that have been fine until my other half was too lazy to get the kitchen succours and used them on paper / cardboard.... Grrr!
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Post by Pandagirl on Nov 29, 2015 16:03:42 GMT
I find fiskars work just fine, especially the ergonomic handles. I have a pair of good embroidery scissors from Gingher made in Italy, but they don't get much use. :-)
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Post by Shepherdess on Nov 30, 2015 0:10:04 GMT
I buy scissors at the dollar store. the ones that cost 1.50 in the sewing sections. They seem to cut paper and go right back to cutting wool fine. When they are lost I don't fret and they come with nice prints on the blades. I have a nice pair on Henkel's that I can never find and always seem to need sharpening anyway.
I will join the what use are embroidery scissors club. I bought some to get sharp pointy scissors and they wouldn't cut anything.
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Post by koffipot on Nov 30, 2015 14:05:14 GMT
I like my 'Fiskars', but I also have a couple of pairs of 'Janome' which I like too. As already said: as long as they're sharp. I did see a good tip for keeping your fabric scissors out of the wrong hands - a padlock on the handles!  |
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Post by Teri Berry on Nov 30, 2015 14:54:55 GMT
Brilliant idea Judith (until I lose the key!)
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Post by koffipot on Nov 30, 2015 16:57:41 GMT
Combination lock perhaps, if your memory is OK |
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Post by Wolfrott on Dec 1, 2015 3:20:52 GMT
I love Fiskars! Never tried their scissors, just the guillgines! Thanks everyone :)
I bought three different brands last week, one is I'll post my results when they arrive. I have issues with my hands, am also one handed, so it's very important for me.
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Post by koffipot on Dec 1, 2015 9:42:32 GMT
I love Fiskars! Never tried their scissors, just the guillgines! Thanks everyone I bought three different brands last week, one is I'll post my results when they arrive. I have issues with my hands, am also one handed, so it's very important for me. Guillgines  Are these secateurs? I have Fiskars secateurs too - ergonomic and excellent. |
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Are these secateurs? I have Fiskars secateurs too - ergonomic and excellent. 