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I have a pinking blade but rarely use it. De -Original Message Am I the only one who has a pinking blade for my rotary cutter? Beats the H out of pinking shears. Kim ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I wasn't able to find the pinking blades on Fiskar's web site (possibly not under sewing/quilting), but I did find them on Olfa's: http://www.olfa.com/RotaryCuttersList.aspx?C=21 Searching Amazon (rotary pinking blades) turned up both Fiskars and Olfa. --Charlene On Sun, Sep 2, 2012 at 12:01 AM, Franchesca Havas franchesca.ha...@gmail.com wrote: Most likely, you do. :) Most folks do not know where to purchase them so post the link if you know it! :D Franchesca -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Kim Baird Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 8:23 PM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: Re: [h-cost] Stupid question Am I the only one who has a pinking blade for my rotary cutter? Beats the H out of pinking shears. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Land of Oz Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 9:16 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Stupid question although I'm beginning to think buying a new pair of Fiskars on sale every time my pinking shears get dull might be much less of a hassle (though wasteful). --Rachel You could always donate them to a school or teacher. They will still cut paper even when they are long past cutting fabric. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- I think I am, therefore, I am. I think. -- George Carlin; Napalm Silly Putty, 2001 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I purchased my rotary pinker at Joanns. It is an Olfa and seems to be pretty commonly found. I've only used it on long strips that are going to be ruched decoration (18th century). I much prefer the shears for most jobs. Teena From: Franchesca Havas franchesca.ha...@gmail.com To: 'Historical Costume' h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Sunday, September 2, 2012 1:01 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Stupid question Most likely, you do. :) Most folks do not know where to purchase them so post the link if you know it! :D Franchesca -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Kim Baird Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 8:23 PM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: Re: [h-cost] Stupid question Am I the only one who has a pinking blade for my rotary cutter? Beats the H out of pinking shears. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Land of Oz Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 9:16 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Stupid question although I'm beginning to think buying a new pair of Fiskars on sale every time my pinking shears get dull might be much less of a hassle (though wasteful). --Rachel You could always donate them to a school or teacher. They will still cut paper even when they are long past cutting fabric. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Actually, the 'worn-out' pair of Fiskars might not be a total waste, each time you replaced them. They'd really only be worn out for fabric, but might still work quite well on paper. Don't need a bunch of paper pinkers? No problem... a preschool, an art teacher (any grade), a community center's crafts program...there would be plenty of places where a pair of shears, suitable only for paper, would be appreciated! And since I like your idea, I'm going to keep it in mind for future use! Laurie T. Phoenix -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Galadriel Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 6:18 PM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Stupid question I bought a new pair of Gingher pinking shears and had the same thing happen so I sent them off to Gingher to sharpen. It took them *3 tries* to sharpen them to my satisfaction. I think they're testing them on wigan or muslin or something slightly crisp. I ended up sending a piece of the silk charmeuse I was trying to pink and told them I needed them to pink it. What a pain. I actually kind of hate the Gingher pinking shears but since they're the ONLY people who sharpen pinking shears, I feel like I have to use them, although I'm beginning to think buying a new pair of Fiskars on sale every time my pinking shears get dull might be much less of a hassle (though wasteful). --Rachel ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Paper! Donating! What a great idea. Thanks, those who suggested it! I can get behind that idea. I also wanted to add that I like to have 2 pr pinking shears - one for general fabrics, one for delicate fabrics (linings, silks) so they stay useable longer. --Rachel ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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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: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] 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 lauren.wal...@comcast.net ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Thanks! I will try this! Lauren M. Walker lauren.wal...@comcast.net On Sep 1, 2012, at 1:03 PM, Betsy Marshall wrote: 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: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] 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 lauren.wal...@comcast.net ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Stupid question
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: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] 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: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] 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 lauren.wal...@comcast.net ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I have a pair of Ginghers left-handed shears. I can usually make them work if I hold them with the blades flat of the table, as they are bent to be. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Lauren Walker lauren.wal...@comcast.net To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Sat, Sep 1, 2012 12:48 pm 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 lauren.wal...@comcast.net ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I have a pair of Fiskers and have never had any problem, but I think I have only used them on silk taffeta and plain cotton. Maybe your technique is ok but the fabric just doesn't want to cooperate? Teena From: Lauren Walker lauren.wal...@comcast.net To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Saturday, September 1, 2012 12:47 PM 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 lauren.wal...@comcast.net ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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For me, I have to cut one layer at a time. If I try more than that I get the frayed/mashed effect no matter what pair I use. Franchesca -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lauren Walker Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 9:47 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 lauren.wal...@comcast.net ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I bought a new pair of Gingher pinking shears and had the same thing happen so I sent them off to Gingher to sharpen. It took them *3 tries* to sharpen them to my satisfaction. I think they're testing them on wigan or muslin or something slightly crisp. I ended up sending a piece of the silk charmeuse I was trying to pink and told them I needed them to pink it. What a pain. I actually kind of hate the Gingher pinking shears but since they're the ONLY people who sharpen pinking shears, I feel like I have to use them, although I'm beginning to think buying a new pair of Fiskars on sale every time my pinking shears get dull might be much less of a hassle (though wasteful). --Rachel ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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although I'm beginning to think buying a new pair of Fiskars on sale every time my pinking shears get dull might be much less of a hassle (though wasteful). --Rachel You could always donate them to a school or teacher. They will still cut paper even when they are long past cutting fabric. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Am I the only one who has a pinking blade for my rotary cutter? Beats the H out of pinking shears. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Land of Oz Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 9:16 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Stupid question although I'm beginning to think buying a new pair of Fiskars on sale every time my pinking shears get dull might be much less of a hassle (though wasteful). --Rachel You could always donate them to a school or teacher. They will still cut paper even when they are long past cutting fabric. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Stupid question
Most likely, you do. :) Most folks do not know where to purchase them so post the link if you know it! :D Franchesca -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Kim Baird Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 8:23 PM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: Re: [h-cost] Stupid question Am I the only one who has a pinking blade for my rotary cutter? Beats the H out of pinking shears. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Land of Oz Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 9:16 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Stupid question although I'm beginning to think buying a new pair of Fiskars on sale every time my pinking shears get dull might be much less of a hassle (though wasteful). --Rachel You could always donate them to a school or teacher. They will still cut paper even when they are long past cutting fabric. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
