Choosing scissors for needlework

Scissors are essential in everyday life. They are needed both for household affairs and for work (primarily office). But those who really cannot work without them are seamstresses and everyone who is engaged in needlework. However, for most of these activities, ordinary scissors are not suitable - they are too uncomfortable, cut poorly and can even tear fabric or other threads. Everything about what needlework scissors are, how to choose them correctly, read in this article.

Let's consider the features of needlework scissors in order to better understand how they differ from conventional models.

1. The first thing that distinguishes needlework scissors from others, and also immediately catches the eye, is its unusual shape. For large products, it is beveled to one side, for small ones, it also may not always be symmetrical.

2. These products have a higher quality metal. They usually last longer, and some may not even require sharpening for a long time with frequent use. The latter happens because most models have a special laser sharpening.

3. The blades of such scissors are tightly adjacent to each other.... Partly because of this, they cut much better.

4. Special products are much heavier than their conventional counterparts.

The seamstress should have several scissors. They are needed in order to carry out work at different stages of sewing, as well as for use in various types of sewing and needlework. Based on the functions performed, the scissors can be divided into three main types.

• Tailor's scissors. Used for sewing. They have a characteristic shape - they are "beveled". One of the rings is larger, you can stick four fingers into it.

• Handmade scissors... Used for embroidery, applique, and so on. They are often included in various gift sets. There are several types: for embroidery (they are the most beautiful, very curly, but decorative, the most popular models are “herons”), tweezers scissors (needed for working in the narrowest places), applique products (one of the blades in the form of a spatula, well cuts threads near the seam), products for patchwork (they cut several layers of fabric and in such a way that they do not diverge).

• Special products... They represent a separate class of products with characteristic features that other products do not have. There are the following types - “zigzag” models (they have a cut in the form of teeth, prevent the fabric from loosening), spring scissors (snippers, can cut threads neatly, have a small shape and blades that look like claws), leather products (the name speaks for itself ), self-sharpening models (due to special sharpening with microzigzag, they may not require sharpening for a long time).

The manufacturer's products are the best and most affordable in terms of price. Aurora... The company offers scissors made of steel at a low price. A well-known brand can be noted among foreign manufacturers Madeira... A feature of these products is the material of manufacture - steel, which melts at high pressure. Scissors specifically for handicraft of a German company Schmetz got good reviews. Their characteristic feature is also the material of manufacture - solingen steel (it is strong and reliable).

It is not difficult to choose scissors for needlework, but there are some nuances.

1. Purchase products on purpose. Simply put, you do not need to buy leather scissors, and then use them for paper, and so on. So they will deteriorate.

2. Separate products are necessary for cutting especially durable materials (metal threads, zippers and other things). Do not cut them with cutting scissors.

3. If possible, it is best to test the scissors before purchasing. Products should fit comfortably in the hand and cut well in all directions.

4. The weight of the product should not be too heavy. Such a product will soon become inconvenient to use.

For an overview of needlework scissors, see below.