Thank you Laura for the web site where you purchased your shears. I was able to find a type of shears that I have been searching for for a long time. As a matter of fact, I ordered two of them. Thank you Thank you!
When you were cutting away the edges of the denim fabric I could see you would have 2 different finishes, depending if you were cutting clock-wise or anti-clockwise. It would be interesting to see what you could use those 2 different effects on :)
I have my mum's and mine from 45years ago , made by Singer, but they won't cut now, they chew!,I bought a Fiskars pair here in Scotland, they are the best ever and very easy to work, not as stiff either. I use them so much!
Thanks for all the sewing tips, Laura. I have my mother's pinking shears, too ... no nice wooden keeper though. Anyway, for as long as I have been sewing (over 50 years) those pinking shears of hers would never cut completely out to the tips - we had to get right up into the throat of the hinged area and squeeze the opposing sides together pretty firmly to get maybe an inch or so of the fabric pinked. I bought a new pair of Fiskars pinking shears after I was married and still sewing clothes for my husband and myself. They behave badly, too, by not cutting out to the tip of the blades. There doesn't seem to be any way to adjust the blades to correct the problem. Ugh. I'm really leary about spending another wad for a different brand, but when pinking is called for, it would be nice to have a good set that works.
Hey Laura, haven't been on the channel for a minute, Those scissors are pretty kool, gives a funky look on different projects, going to check out the website. Thxs for sharing good seeing you on the vlog.
Hello Laura, thank you for the tutorial. I have never heard of scalloped shears! I have a question......fabric which has been "pinked" is less inclined to ravel, is it the same with scalloped shears please? Thank you
I would think the scalloped edges would work just same as the pinked edges when it comes to fabric - both would be less inclined to ravel. It’s just the scalloped edges look a little nicer due to the rounded hump instead of the tip of a mountain.
I know that it's the 45degree angle of the zigzag in the pinking shears that stops the fraying but really not sure about the scallop, since that's curved??? You could well be right, since the scallop would be a "rounded" version of the "pink"?!?! Thanks for the reply xxx
I pulled out my 1976 Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing, in which they stated, “Scalloping shears work like pinking shears but cut more ravel-resistant edge-each round edge becomes bias.” Hope that helps.
I sharpen my own pinking shears by folding a few layers of aluminum foil and cutting through them several times. An elderly lady told me to do that and she had been sewing for over 60yrs!!! It actually works too! Hope this helps. Hugs from Ireland xxx
SewVeryEasy Yes I have tried this and it works!!! Slowly cut through the foil all along the length of the folded layers. This lady said that was how they sharpened pinking shears"way back in the dark ages!!!" LOL :) it keeps mine sharp and I have done this several times over the years. Would imagine it would work also for the scalloped shears, which I have only ever heard of in your tutorial! Thanks for sharing.
Oh my goodness!! I had no idea there was even such a thing as scalloped fabric shears! How awesome is that!!!
I have seen kids scalloped scissors but never knew they come in adult size! Learn something new all the time!
Ty! I knew that for paper there are many different types of scissors for having decorative edges. Its nice to know there are the scallops for fabric.
I bought these on your suggestion and I love them!
These look like they'd be fun to use. :) I'd love to see a project where you use the scallop shears. TFS! xoxoJanet
I need motivation to continue my sewing project! I'm stuck watching your videos! lol 💙🐝💙
Thank you for explaining Pinking and scallop shears. Your explanation on maintenance is very helpful.
I love my pinking sheers and I’m in love with the scalloped sheers so I’m definitely going to save up for a pair. Thank you for sharing.
Sewing is my favorite hobby !! I love your channel 💖💖💖💖
thank you and welcome :)
Thank you Laura for the web site where you purchased your shears. I was able to find a type of shears that I have been searching for for a long time. As a matter of fact, I ordered two of them. Thank you Thank you!
Such an awesome product!
When you were cutting away the edges of the denim fabric I could see you would have 2 different finishes, depending if you were cutting clock-wise or anti-clockwise. It would be interesting to see what you could use those 2 different effects on :)
With all the tutorials you've so expertly made, have you made a tutorial on Bum bags / fanny bags please
Gaynor Andrews - oooooo - that would be a good tutorial!
I'll put it on my list, Thank you :)
I have my mum's and mine from 45years ago , made by Singer, but they won't cut now, they chew!,I bought a Fiskars pair here in Scotland, they are the best ever and very easy to work, not as stiff either. I use them so much!
Thanks for all the sewing tips, Laura. I have my mother's pinking shears, too ... no nice wooden keeper though. Anyway, for as long as I have been sewing (over 50 years) those pinking shears of hers would never cut completely out to the tips - we had to get right up into the throat of the hinged area and squeeze the opposing sides together pretty firmly to get maybe an inch or so of the fabric pinked. I bought a new pair of Fiskars pinking shears after I was married and still sewing clothes for my husband and myself. They behave badly, too, by not cutting out to the tip of the blades. There doesn't seem to be any way to adjust the blades to correct the problem. Ugh. I'm really leary about spending another wad for a different brand, but when pinking is called for, it would be nice to have a good set that works.
It can be frustrated when they do not work!
Hey Laura, haven't been on the channel for a minute, Those scissors are pretty kool, gives a funky look on different projects, going to check out the website. Thxs for sharing good seeing you on the vlog.
Love your tutorials Laura😍😍😍😍
Very thorough video
Sadly being a lefty I have trouble. But I Love the idea of those scallope. This info vid is great. Ta.
Thank you for explaining
Love the look !!!!! Guess I'll be saving my pennies....have to have :)
Learned something new!😊👍 could you do a video on how to use a buttonhole scissors ✂️?
good idea, thanks
Hello Laura, thank you for the tutorial. I have never heard of scalloped shears! I have a question......fabric which has been "pinked" is less inclined to ravel, is it the same with scalloped shears please? Thank you
I was wondering the same thing. 💜🌞🌵
I cannot answer this question, however I have a blade for my rotary cutter that does cut scallops. I use it on felt or fleece projects.
Thanks for the reply, really appreciate it. Hugs from Ireland xxx
I would think the scalloped edges would work just same as the pinked edges when it comes to fabric - both would be less inclined to ravel. It’s just the scalloped edges look a little nicer due to the rounded hump instead of the tip of a mountain.
I know that it's the 45degree angle of the zigzag in the pinking shears that stops the fraying but really not sure about the scallop, since that's curved??? You could well be right, since the scallop would be a "rounded" version of the "pink"?!?! Thanks for the reply xxx
I've seen the scalloped for paper but never fabric. Interesting.
The Fiskar fancy scissors (for paper) do cut fabric as well. I have a few pair by a different company that struggle with fabric. 💜🌞🌵
Do the scalloped edges still fray?
I pulled out my 1976 Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing, in which they stated, “Scalloping shears work like pinking shears but cut more ravel-resistant edge-each round edge becomes bias.” Hope that helps.
Can these types of shears be sharpened at all
Yes,:)
Hi Laura! Do you know if pinking shears are able to be sharpened?
The guy at my local fabric shop does sharpen pinking shears for a dollar or two more than regular shears. With love 💜 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵
I sharpen my own pinking shears by folding a few layers of aluminum foil and cutting through them several times. An elderly lady told me to do that and she had been sewing for over 60yrs!!! It actually works too! Hope this helps. Hugs from Ireland xxx
Yes, the can, check with your local sewing machine repair shop
I will have to check this out. have you tried it yet?
SewVeryEasy Yes I have tried this and it works!!! Slowly cut through the foil all along the length of the folded layers. This lady said that was how they sharpened pinking shears"way back in the dark ages!!!" LOL :) it keeps mine sharp and I have done this several times over the years. Would imagine it would work also for the scalloped shears, which I have only ever heard of in your tutorial! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Laura,
Is there any reason why they are 'snub-nosed'? (squared off)
Good question, I do not know....time for some research :)
@@SewVeryEasy Thanks. One of life's little mysteries. 🙂
I used the one is for cut paper but never see this one.
Thanks! I will follow your tips to clean my pinking shears because I hate them! heheheheheh! My hands are too weak to use them
Nice information 😗😘😘
💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
ان بحبك
👐👐👐👐👐أن بحبك اوى💋💋💋💋
👑👑👑👑👑👑
im a zig-zag man, myself