[h-cost] Stupid question

2012-09-01 Thread Lauren Walker
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

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2012-09-01 Thread Betsy Marshall
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

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2012-09-01 Thread Lauren Walker
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

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2012-09-01 Thread Laurie Taylor
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

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2012-09-01 Thread annbwass
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,

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2012-09-01 Thread Beteena Paradise
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:

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2012-09-01 Thread Franchesca Havas
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

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2012-09-01 Thread Galadriel
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

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2012-09-01 Thread Land of Oz
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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2012-09-01 Thread Kim Baird
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

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2012-09-01 Thread Franchesca Havas
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: