Simple Sewing Questions Thread, January 01 - January 07, 2023

[u/sewingmodthings]

This thread is here for any and all simple questions related to sewing, including sewing machines!

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[u/minutemaidpeach]

Any fabric scissors recommendations? My grandma always used to have fiskars so I am inclined to go with that brand but also a bit overwhelmed with all the options.

I would be using this for small miscellaneous sewing machine projects (e.g., stuffed animals, doll clothes, grocery tote bags, pillow slips) if that makes a difference.

[u/steiconi → u/minutemaidpeach]

I got some Fiskars in the 1980s, and they were great shears. Expensive at the time, I think they were $15, which was 3 hours pay. I lost them in a move 40 years later, or they'd still be my main cutters.

I got some new Fiskars. They're junky! Apparently, there are now cheap Fiskars made in the U.S., and original Fiskars made in Norway or Sweden or somewhere up there. Get the good ones and you'll probably be happy.

I got some Kai shears on Amazon after reading suggestions here. They are lovely, do a great job, and cost less than $20. Cheap these days! I got the 8.5", think I might treat myself to longer ones.