{"id":20379,"date":"2021-12-04T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=20379"},"modified":"2021-12-04T11:40:53","modified_gmt":"2021-12-04T16:40:53","slug":"budget-or-quality-sewing-scissors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/budget-or-quality-sewing-scissors\/","title":{"rendered":"Tool tips &#8211; budget or quality? Sewing scissors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"544\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sewing-scissors.jpg\" alt=\"Should you buy a really good pair of sewing scissors or will a budget pair perform just as well?\" class=\"wp-image-20404 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sewing-scissors.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sewing-scissors-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sewing-scissors-138x150.jpg 138w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/544;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sewing-scissors.jpg\" alt=\"Should you buy a really good pair of sewing scissors or will a budget pair perform just as well?\" class=\"wp-image-20404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sewing-scissors.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sewing-scissors-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sewing-scissors-138x150.jpg 138w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We've been looking at sewing tools recently and asking if you can get better sewing results, save time in the sewing room or just have more fun if you spend more money. &nbsp;Covered so far:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tool-tip-do-quality-tools-lead-to-better-sewing\/\">Sewing machines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/budget-or-quality-brass-seam-ripper\/\">Seam rippers<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Today I'm looking at another sewing essential and something you use in every single sewing and fabric project &#8211; our sewing scissors or shears. Is this an area where you get what you pay for? &nbsp;Can a budget set of sewing scissors do just fine for most of us?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing Scissors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I bought my first pair of sewing scissors at my local sewing shop. &nbsp;Knowing how important this is for the sewing room, I bought their most expensive pair at about $35, probably worth less than&nbsp;$10 if I bought them in the US! &nbsp;They aren't any particular brand, just came in plain packaging. They've done me pretty well although there is a bit of rust on them now,&nbsp;and it looks as though they should have a good clean too! (Ashamed&#8230;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-001b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"sewing scissors\" class=\"wp-image-20399 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-001b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-001b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-001b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-001b.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-001b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"sewing scissors\" class=\"wp-image-20399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-001b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-001b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-001b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-001b.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I do notice however when I try to clip into thick seam allowances, the fabric just bends instead of cutting sometimes. &nbsp;They aren't very sharp on the tips, so a new pair was in order. &nbsp;It's just not worth trying to find someone on the island to sharpen them. This is one place I don't think you want to skimp, but it's not really necessary to go top of the range unless you want to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to sewing scissors, the top of the range can be very pricey indeed &#8211; designer limited edition scissors no less!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good pair of scissors should last you many years, and can even be resharpened later on, so it may be better to spend now for a nice set, than to buy a budget pair and only have to replace them within a few years like mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kai scissors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as I was mulling over which ones to buy, I went to the <a title=\"My sewing holiday\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/my-sewing-holiday\/\">Sewing Holiday event<\/a> in the US and in my goodie bag &#8211; a pair of <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/kaiscissors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">KAI Scissors<\/a>. \u00a0Hallelujah! \u00a0So I was able to upgrade to some very nice quality sewing scissors for (sort of) free. \u00a0I have the Kai 5210 with an 8-inch length. \u00a0Highly recommended. \u00a0You can get them at <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=kai%205210&linkCode=ur2&linkId=febd6b041a6449c5af3a3852e81f79c0&tag=soseea-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=KGWZHNQDCVTC2MSD\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon USA<\/a> and <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&field-keywords=kai%205210&linkCode=ur2&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Akai%205210&tag=soseea0f-21&url=search-alias%3Daps\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon UK.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-002b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"sewing scissors\" class=\"wp-image-20400 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-002b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-002b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-002b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-002b.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-002b-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"sewing scissors\" class=\"wp-image-20400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-002b-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-002b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-002b-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tool-tips-pictures-002b.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it worth the upgrade? &nbsp;Unreservedly YES. &nbsp;These scissors cut through fabric like a hot knife through soft butter. &nbsp;These are so nice that I actually put them back in the packaging at the end of each day. &nbsp;It also helps to prevent unwanted or &#8216;accidental' use by any other household member who is looking to cut mosquito netting again or use them to strip wire. (Yes Nigel I mean you.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They might look similar, but the Kai scissors are far better than my originals ever were.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gingher scissors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Other Scissors you might consider that have a very good reputation are Ginghers. \u00a0They do a standard range but also a very popular <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=designer%20gingher%20scissors&linkCode=ur2&linkId=85383c5f9163d8ef278ef91572e78173&tag=soseea-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=QUQ4RWZD3R3DOBBG\" target=\"_blank\">designer range<\/a> too. I've seen some &#8216;collectible' Ginghers on sale at $200-250, so if that's in your budget, enjoy! \u00a0You can get all sorts of fun designs on the handles as well as a smart-looking <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B002PNLY0K\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002PNLY0K&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20&linkId=KMB4LBHKVK25BQBP\" target=\"_blank\">shiny gold-handled pair<\/a> too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"205\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Gingher-scissors-500x205.jpg\" alt=\"Gingher sewing scissors\" class=\"wp-image-20402 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Gingher-scissors-500x205.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Gingher-scissors-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Gingher-scissors-150x62.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Gingher-scissors.jpg 650w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/205;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Gingher-scissors-500x205.jpg\" alt=\"Gingher sewing scissors\" class=\"wp-image-20402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Gingher-scissors-500x205.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Gingher-scissors-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Gingher-scissors-150x62.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Gingher-scissors.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I've never used any so I can't comment on them personally, but I do see in our chat group that members are delighted with theirs. \u00a0On sale on <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=gingher%20scissors&linkCode=ur2&linkId=2302c0942574971c3f0524191a6cdb2f&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Agingher%20scissors&tag=soseea-20&url=search-alias%3Daps&linkId=CODUEJTCXV6CWHQN\" target=\"_blank\">Amazon<\/a> of course.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, look out for a good coupon at JoAnn and get your new <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/https:\/\/www.joann.com\/search?q=gingher\" target=\"_blank\">Gingher shears<\/a>\u00a0at 50-60% off on sale! This is the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/7948432\/type\/dlg\/http:\/\/www.joann.com\/coupon\/\" target=\"_blank\">JoAnn Fabrics coupon page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So tell me about your sewing scissors. &nbsp;Do you still have your original pair? &nbsp;What brand do you love? &nbsp;Have you ever had them sharpened?<\/p>\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><br \/>\r\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";<br \/>\r\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"soseea-20\";<br \/>\r\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";<br \/>\r\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";<br \/>\r\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";<br \/>\r\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";<br \/>\r\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"fa217c453885618f94f21665801e3506\";<br \/>\r\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"ArtsAndCrafts\";<br \/>\r\namzn_assoc_rows = \"1\";<br \/>\r\namzn_assoc_search_bar_position = \"bottom\";<br \/>\r\namzn_assoc_title = \"Find yours here\";<br \/>\r\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"sewing scissors\";<br \/>\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode207Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ve been looking at sewing tools recently and asking if you can get better sewing results, save time in the sewing room or just have more fun if you spend more money. &nbsp;Covered so far: Sewing machines Seam rippers Today I&#8217;m looking at another sewing essential and something you use \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/budget-or-quality-sewing-scissors\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":309,"featured_media":20404,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":0},"categories":[15,4,89,164,38],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20379"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/309"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20379"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20379\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":71304,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20379\/revisions\/71304"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20404"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20379"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20379"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}