Tailor scissors, as well as any other scissors for needlework or embroidery are very capricious tools that require careful handling and proper storage.
And the point is not that everything should be in place or because order is good. Only with proper use will the scissors serve you faithfully for many years.
Tailor scissors are one of the main and basic tools of any needlewoman. Scissors are different in appearance, purpose, size, for right-handed and left-handed people. They are distinguished by a special metal from which the blades are made and, of course, an ideal sharpening, ensuring a perfect cut. The price also speaks of the quality of a professional tool - good tailor scissors cannot be cheap.
About how to choose scissors, read in our material:
How to choose scissors for sewing: types and purpose
The most vulnerable parts of the scissors are sharp tips, blades and a fastening mechanism.
Sharp tips of scissors
They are very easy to damage by simply dropping the scissors to the floor. Of course, you can lightly and very carefully, without touching the blades, sand the ends with fine sandpaper to remove the deformation, but to cut thin fabrics and fabrics with a smooth surface with such scissors will be very problematic.Damaged tips of scissors during cutting can ruin the fabric, leaving burrs and ugly clues on it.
Scissor blades
Also, when falling, the sharpening of the scissors can be damaged. But the greatest damage to the factory sharpening of the edge of the blades is caused by the use of scissors for other purposes, for example, if you cut something out of paper with tailor scissors, cut the plastic thread of the tag, etc., and store the sewing tool incorrectly in a heap with other accessories and, worse in open form. The latter leads to the fact that particles of dust, fine dirt, even microscopic grains of sand settle on the blades, which over time reduce the quality of sharpening of the blades to almost zero. And as a result, you cannot use such a tool properly. Well, if you can sharpen the scissors, otherwise they will have to be thrown away.
Tailor scissor mechanism
The fastening mechanism can be deformed when dropped, if the scissors are used improperly, and small particles of dust and dirt get on the friction web.
The scissors mechanism consists of a bolt, or, to put it right, a joint that connects and fastens the scissors parts. With its deformation it will be impossible to cut, the scissors mercilessly clamp and tear the fabric.
Surrounding safety
And one more thing, scissors are not only a fragile tool, but also a dangerous one. They are very sharp and it is very easy to get hurt, even if they are closed. This is especially true for children and animals, for whom curiosity is a natural feeling and a way of knowing the world around them.
Therefore, to maintain the perfect condition of any tailor's scissors from all hardships and accidents, as well as to protect others, these sewing tools need their own special house.
A fabric or leather case or cover will save your scissors from all kinds of damage and from open drops.
The case may be hard and dense or soft. The latter must necessarily have a layer of sealant between the external and internal parts of the case.
The scissors case is easy and simple to sew with your own hands from shreds of thick cotton and a sealant, which is used to create patchwork-style works. You will learn how to do this from our workshops.
Master Class. Case for scissors
DIY scissor case: simple pattern
DIY sewing kit
Any of the proposed cases will not require much time for sewing and some special skills, and your favorite scissors will find their beautiful and cozy house.
And do not forget about a simple life hack from Chanel herself:
Scissors are always at hand: life hack from Coco Chanel
Author and photo: Julia Dekanova
