scissor

Do you want to grow your collection of scissors for sewing and crafting? In this blog post, we’ll explore the weight of five different types of scissors. Here’s How much Scissors Weigh: Most sewing scissors weigh between 1.5 and 8.5 ounces. The weight of the scissors is usually evenly distributed between the handles and the

We all know how frustrating it is to cut something and then find out that the blades are getting dull. Most of us have to sharpen our scissors, but some brands claim to be self-sharpening. In this article, we’ll explore whether or not scissors sharpen themselves and what factors may be involved in their sharpening.

Regular scissors are made to cut paper—and they’re great at it. They have sharp blades that will easily slice through a sheet of paper. But, is it possible to cut fabric with regular scissors? If careful, you can use regular scissors to cut fabric. While they’re not the best option, they’ll work in a pinch.

If you’re crafting with lots of different materials, you might find yourself face-to-face with some metal wire that needs to be cut. Although your scissors might be nearby, resist the urge to use them on the wire. While they might be able to cut the wire, they can incur significant damage.  Here’s Why You Should

If you’ve inherited some dull antique scissors, you’ll need to sharpen them before you can use them to cut anything. While it might be tempting to buy a new pair, there are benefits to using old, tried-and-true pairs of scissors: Here’s Why You Don’t Always Need to Replace Old Scissors: Old scissors can be sharpened,

Getting your scissor tension right is the key to the perfect cutting experience. When scissors are too tight or loose, you might find them difficult to use. You will want to find the perfect balance where the scissors are easy to use and cut the fabric easily.  Here’s How Tight Your Scissors Should Be: Your