Fabric & Sewing Scissors

Dressmaking shears (such as our Fiskars dressmaking scissors) feature long, ultra-sharp blades angled to slide flat along a cutting table without lifting or distorting the fabric. Standard paper scissors have duller blade bevels that crush or snag fabric threads rather than slicing cleanly. Top Tip: To keep your sewing scissors in pristine condition, never use them to cut paper or card, as paper fibres will dull the sharp edge quickly!

Yes, absolutely! We stock dedicated left-handed dressmaking shears, such as the Fiskars General Purpose Left-Handed Scissors. True left-handed scissors feature reversed blades, allowing left-handed dressmakers to see their exact cutting line clearly without squeezing the blades awkwardly or twisting the fabric.

Pinking shears feature saw-toothed zig-zag blades that cut fabric edges into a notched pattern. Cutting woven fabric with a zig-zag edge stops long threads from unravelling, providing a fast, decorative seam finish without requiring an overlocker machine or time-consuming zig-zag stitch.

For fast, perfectly straight cuts across multiple layers of fabric, a rotary cutter is essential. Always pair your rotary cutter with a self-healing cutting mat (such as our 60cm x 45cm mat) to protect your tabletop and prevent the circular blade from dulling. We also stock twin-pack replacement blades, scissor sharpeners, and complete patchwork starter kits.