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03-02-2012, 08:52 AM | #1 |
Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa
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| Quick question for all seamstresses I have always just picked up scissors at Walmart (Fiskars) but want a decent pair now. What brand do you use/recommend. I have been looking at Gingher scissors. What is a good size (keep in mind I normally only work on Doggie things) Thanks in advance for all advice!! I tend to research to death a product before I purchase and it would be nice to get some first hand reviews.
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03-02-2012, 10:29 AM | #2 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| The Ginghers are worth the investment. JoAnn Fabrics puts them on sale periodically. I bought mine during their huge Labor Day sale.
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03-02-2012, 10:31 AM | #3 |
Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa
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| Thanks Kristin...from what I have researched and seen they do look like very good scissors. I think it is what my Mom has and I have threatened to swipe hers
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03-02-2012, 10:36 AM | #5 |
Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa
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| I knew I could count on YT'ers to give me some feedback. I really don't think I need to research any longer. Everything I have read about and the reviews I have seen has been nothing but goo!!! Ginghers it is!!
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03-02-2012, 10:37 AM | #6 |
Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa
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| Carmen, what size do you have? I was looking at the 8"
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03-02-2012, 10:40 AM | #7 |
T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England
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| I like my friskars dressmaker sheers better than the ginghers and they require less sharpening IMO.
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03-02-2012, 10:44 AM | #8 | |
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Going to look at those now Joann's would have them wouldn't they??
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03-02-2012, 10:52 AM | #9 |
T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England
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| Yes Joann has them - I think mine are the largest size dressmaker with the orange handle. I have many sharp scissors and always pick these up to use as a preference. The handle is comfy.
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03-02-2012, 10:55 AM | #10 |
Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa
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| Thanks for your recommendation Cathy!!!
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03-02-2012, 10:59 AM | #11 |
Donating YT 4000 Club Member | I own the 8 " dressmakers shears, and I got them at Joann's If I remember correctly I paid about $35.00 a few years ago.. hugs, |
03-02-2012, 11:09 AM | #12 |
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| Great thread....I'm looking for a good pair myself. Thanks all! I'll be hitting JoAnn's tomorrow. Oh my....that means I'll be coming home to add stock my fabric closet
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03-02-2012, 09:05 PM | #14 |
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| I love my Ginghers but also have an 8" pair of Horn scissors that I love. They are very lightweight. My next investment is going to be a pair of Havel's serrated scissors. They are the bomb for slippery fabrics.
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