Also, be prepared for different fabrics to prefer one pair or the other. I have both Fiskars and Ginghers, and which one I use does end up depending on the fabric.
Laurie T. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Betsy Marshall Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 11:04 AM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: Re: [h-cost] Stupid question I had the same problem with my mom's pinking shears; what worked for me was to apply some lateral stress (twist? Hard to describe) to the handles as I was cutting, making sure the two edges were pressed towards each other; giving a good shearing cut. Any kind of gap between blades led to the smush/fray effect you describe; practice on some muslin, and maybe check to see if the pivot point/connection is good and tight..and hope this helped..Betsy -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lauren Walker Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 11:47 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Stupid question Hi, costumers, I do lots of sewing things. But I can't get pinking shears to work for me. I have a new pair of Ginghers and an old pair my brother used all the time in his various design and sewing businesses, so they must have worked for him. I would believe they might need sharpening, but I doubt the Ginghers do yet, and both do the same thing, so I think it is my (lack of) technique. The shears do not make a nice zigzag cut. They kind of squish and shred the fabric, and sometimes don't even cut. I am pretty sure the Ginghers are as sharp as they're supposed to be; but I actually have somewhat better luck with my brother's old shears. Does the fabric have to be under tension or something? Thanks! Lauren Lauren M. Walker [email protected] _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
