Haberdashery and Tools
Dressmaking Shears 23 cm in Dark Grey
Item no. 28475
€42.90per piece
incl. VAT, plus shipping
Dressmaking shears measuring 23 cm overall with handles in Dark Grey. The blade is stainless steel and the handle aluminium — light enough for long sessions, heavy enough for a straight cut through several layers.
only a few left
Delivery time approx. 3–5 working days
Free shipping within Germany from €50
- Colour
- Dunkelgrau
- Farbe
- Dunkelgrau
Description
Dressmaking shears differ from household scissors in their long, straight cutting edge. It lets you cut in one movement rather than in short bites, and that is exactly what keeps the edge straight. These measure 23 cm, the length most people get on with: long enough for long cuts, short enough to still guide safely. The blade is stainless steel, the handle aluminium and finished in Dark Grey. Keep them for fabric alone and they last a long time, as paper blunts the edge quickly.
What Dressmaking Shears 23 cm in Dark Grey is suitable for
- Cutting lengths of fabric
- Several layers in one pass
- Cutting out from a pattern
- Curves and long straight edges
Frequently asked questions
Why should I not cut paper with them?
Paper carries mineral fillers that act like fine abrasive. They round off the edge, and a rounded edge pushes fabric ahead of itself instead of parting it cleanly.
How many layers will they cut?
That depends on the fabric more than on the shears. Thin cotton goes several layers at once, heavy denim or boiled wool one at a time. Cut fewer layers cleanly rather than many roughly.
Are they suitable for left handers?
No, the handle and the blade order are built for the right hand. Used left handed you see the cutting line poorly and force the blades apart, which spoils the cut.
How do I look after them?
Keep them dry and put a drop of oil on the pivot now and then. When they go blunt, professional sharpening is worthwhile; stainless steel takes that several times without suffering.
