She is as familiar with amateur tailors as she is with professionals: the pinking shears , Who wants to cut clean edges in Zackenform, can not get around to a purchase. But also for crafting paper or foil, this practical tailor’s scissors can be used.

application

Tailor’s scissors have to cope with very special requirements. Even thick and densely woven fabrics should be cut cleanly – and without much effort. Anyone who has ever tried to cut a zigzag pattern into tweet or corduroy can sing a song of it. Special scissors help here.

A pinking shears must be one thing above all else: sharp. Only then will she create a precise cut in a zigzag shape. In addition to the sharpness but decide a few more points on the quality of a pinking shears , Also the ergonomics is important – how well does the scissors lie in the hand? Anyone who does tailor work for hours will eventually feel their weight.

For crafting has the use of a pinking shears also proven. The exact patterns work well as adornment of all kinds of edges. But beware: Some scissors then dull faster. That is why it is best to use your own pair of scissors for tailoring.

Appearance

At first glance, such a look pinking shears like a normal one household scissors, The blades of stainless steel, the handle of plastic. Only when you open it, you can see the spikes along the two scissor blades. The handle is ergonomically shaped: one hole is larger, the other smaller. As a result, the scissors are safe in the hand, you do not slip around and a very precise cut is possible. Even better than the ergonomic standard handle, however, is the so-called ABS soft-touch handle, because it offers even better grip. Unfortunately, most scissors are designed for right-handed people, then the special shaping of the handles does not allow any changes.

There are different sizes, but are common between 21 and 24 cm in length. The blades are rounded at the tip, the lower blade is extended. This allows for far-reaching cuts. The scissor blades are held together by a screw connection. With good models, it can be fine-tuned to adjust the fabric thickness.

buying Tips

Of course you can always buy scissors without trying them out first. But the disappointment can be great: too heavy, tips not rounded enough, stiff or even poorly processed. To be on the safe side, you should absolutely try it in the store before you buy it. Pay particular attention to the following.

How heavy is the scissors? Does it open easily and close again? How is it in your hands, especially if you plan to work with it for a bit longer? Other details can easily be found in the manufacturer’s instructions: It goes without saying that stainless steel is the best. Is a fine adjustment possible for different materials? How is the handle shaped – just ergonomic, or is it a soft-touch handle?

Happy to buy – a selection

Company Esumic: Professional tailoring pinking scissors
Somewhat harder. Customers praise the good handling. Also suitable for cutting several pieces of fabric at the same time.

Company Prym: sewing scissors professional, pinking shears
Not cheap. Available in different sizes. Sharp and handy, rounded in front.

P.Lotor: pinking scissors 9.3 inches
With comfort grip. One of the few models that can be used by left-handers as well as right-handed people. Safe to handle, sharp and well processed.