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If you've ever compared fabric scissors, you've probably noticed that manufacturers often mention the type of steel their scissors are made from: carbon steel, stainless steel, high carbon stainless steel, sometimes even manganese-infused carbon steel. But what do those terms...
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Walk into almost any craft store and you'll find fabric scissors ranging from under $20 to well over $200. At first glance, they all seem to do the same thing. They have two blades, two handles, a pivot. So why...
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One of the biggest misconceptions about fabric scissors is that there's one perfect pair for every maker. The reality is that different crafts ask your scissors to do completely different jobs. The pair that excels at cutting garment patterns may...
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Not sure whether you need 8", 9", 10", 11", or 12" fabric scissors? Learn how to choose the right blade length based on your hand size, projects, materials, and comfort.
Have you ever looked closely at a pair of fabric scissors and wondered why the handles are so oddly shaped? One loop is large, the other is small, they aren't symmetrical, and compared to many household scissors, sewing shears can...
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