I have a pinking blade but rarely use it.
De
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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
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Baird
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 8:23 PM
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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
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franchesca.ha...@gmail.com
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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
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Behalf Of Galadriel
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 6:18 PM
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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From: Lauren Walker lauren.wal...@comcast.net
To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com
Sent: Sat, Sep 1,
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:
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
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From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of Lauren Walker
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012
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
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.
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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
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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
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