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From: pucktricks
Date: 02-14-2006, 03:19 PM (1 of 18)
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I have a pair of pinking shears, and I suppose they're okay, they're a heavy duty pair, but I don't think they cut too well, and besides which after cutting with them for a little while it kills my wrists. My current sewing scissors are the Fiskars soft touch (http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/scissors/softouch/no-8-softouch-scissors/default.aspx) . I REALLY like them because they're easy on my wrist. I was thinking of getting the Fiskars Pinking Shears (http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/scissors/softouch/softouch-pinking-shears/default.aspx) that are like that. I'm being silly and including the links because, well I felt like being silly. So, any suggestions? Ticia |
User: pucktricks
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From: pucktricks
Date: 02-14-2006, 03:22 PM (2 of 18)
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Oh, and has anyone successfully used the pinking rotary cutter? I bought the blade one time and it didn't work at all well when I used it. Ticia |
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From: paroper
Date: 02-14-2006, 03:50 PM (3 of 18)
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I haven't used the pinking rotary cutter. I have the blade, just haven't tried it. I have several brands of pinking sheers and I'm not strong enough to cut with them...that is until recently. I purchased a pair of Mundal black handled pinkers. They are light weight and cut very well. pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Pudge99
Date: 02-14-2006, 04:25 PM (4 of 18)
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I have successfully cut with the pinking rotary cutter. Mostly on fleece just for decoration. I used it on 100% cotton and 100% cotton flannel too. No real problems.
Gina
Pictures of my successes and failures Pfaff 2040 Janome Mylock 134D Singer Futura CE-100 w/ Autopunch Husqvarna Viking 3D Sketch |
User: Pudge99
Member since: 10-30-2001 Total posts: 1375 |
From: MariLynntex
Date: 02-14-2006, 04:30 PM (5 of 18)
| Ticia, I have 2 pairs of pinking shears. One were very expensive ones and the other are Fiskers, much cheaper. Both of them hurt my wrists and both of them make my fingers sore and my arms above my wrists sore. I can see practically no difference between them. The illustration is different from mine. If you try a pair let us know how they work! I might want to get some new ones! MariLynntex :coffee 2: |
User: MariLynntex
Member since: 01-05-2006 Total posts: 107 |
From: debsews
Date: 02-14-2006, 04:31 PM (6 of 18)
| I need to ask a question? My mom used pinking shears because that was the way she finished seams. Why do you all use them now? I don't own a pair and now I'm wondering if I need them. You know the notion rule - if it's out there I must need it!! |
User: debsews
Member since: 09-16-2005 Total posts: 254 |
From: MariLynntex
Date: 02-14-2006, 04:43 PM (7 of 18)
| I like to use them on thick fabrics and satins because the pinked edge does not show through the fabric on the finished side of the garment. MariLynntex |
User: MariLynntex
Member since: 01-05-2006 Total posts: 107 |
From: paroper
Date: 02-14-2006, 04:43 PM (8 of 18)
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They are not supposed to be used to cut out your fabric. They are meant to be used after your fabric is sewn. Then you pink the fabric to keep it from raveling. If you cut with them or if you use them before the seam is sewn, you run the risk of making your garment too small or making your seams crooked. Actually, you are supposed to run a straight line of stitching in the seam allowance, about 3/8 inch from the edge on all pattern piece before they are to be sewn to help stabilize the fabric before you pink the edges later. This helps the thread to keep from fraying beyond that point. When the garment is pressed the seam has a more feathered feature that helps keep the seam line of the garment from showing...much different from serging or even zig zagging the edge where you are adding more threads and bulk to the line which may cause the seam to show when pressed.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: beachgirl
Date: 02-15-2006, 12:18 AM (9 of 18)
| I have my mothers pinking shears that she used for years. They are WISS brand, still good but are heavy & do hurt my hand after awhile. I bought the Gingher pinking shears & like them much better. I have the rotary pinking blade but have only used it for decorating stuff. I really don't use pinking shears a lot but glad to have them when I need them. I haven't used the fiskars pinking shears. Do have the fiskars scissors,large & small for when I don't want to use the Gingher scissors. Those I use only on really nice fabric. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 02-15-2006, 12:49 AM (10 of 18)
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I've got a pair of my moms old ones, they are really heavy, but cut beautifully. I also went and got a rotary pinking blade but am not that thrilled with it, found it didn't cut very well at all.
Laura
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User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 02-15-2006, 01:05 AM (11 of 18)
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Discount embroidery supply has some Gingher (sp?) pinking shears for $37.00 www.discountembroiderysupplies.com Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: Catalina
Date: 02-15-2006, 02:39 AM (12 of 18)
| I only use my pinking shears to grade seams like under facings and inside cuffs and collars , and then I cut each fabric one at a time. |
User: Catalina
Member since: 01-06-2005 Total posts: 119 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 02-15-2006, 07:07 AM (13 of 18)
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I have a couple pair -- I didn't even know I still had one of them but I found it a week or so ago -- that I don't often use. Yes, they hurt my hands to use. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: MaryW
Date: 02-15-2006, 09:11 AM (14 of 18)
I have Henckels, they are heavy too but work fine. I forgot I had them. 
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 02-15-2006, 07:26 PM (15 of 18)
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I have a weak wrist, and I find pinking really difficult. One thing that makes it less uncomfortable for my wrist is changing my position when I use the shears. I stick my elbow out and turn my palm facing my body, that way I can keep my wrist straight while I use them. Instead of cutting away from my body, I cut from right to left, across my body. Then I don't end up wishing I never used them.
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: Tom Land
Date: 02-21-2006, 11:32 PM (16 of 18)
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I have been a Gingher die-heart for years..scissors and pinkers, but the new line of American Heritage has won me over. They are every bit as good and much more comfortable.
Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
From: beachgirl
Date: 02-21-2006, 11:46 PM (17 of 18)
| Tom, who sells the American Heritage pinking shears ? Doubt I need 3 pair but then, who knows ? |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615
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From: Tom Land
Date: 02-22-2006, 10:02 AM (18 of 18)
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I don't know who in your area carrys American Heritage. Your local Pfaff or Viking dealer can get them throught VSM if they don't already carry them. You might also want to check on their spring loaded dressmaker scissors. Work similar to Fiskars but made of high grade steel so they last.
Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
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