Wally

Hi
I have a stupid question about scissors and I'm sure that
you folks would have the answer. I'm new here and I hope that I'm in the
right aera for this question.

I do not sew or quilt, but I'm in love with someone who does.
My wife is away and I would like to get her a nice pair of scissors as
a surprise when she comes home.

I would like to know the difference between quilters scissors and
dressmakers scissors. I don't have a clue. Are the quilters sharper?
Is their something different about them. I can't tell from the pictures.

I was looking at Mundial Professional Quilters #1850 and Mundial
dressmakers shears #1860. Both are 8 1/2" and are the same price.
But whats the difference? Is that a good brand? Should I be looking at others?

She uses a dinky pair of scissors that are made in China.
She deserves better.
I would appreciate any ideas that you folks have.
And I thank you for your suggestions.

Walt

Celeste

First off, that's not a stupid question - I'd like to know myself - and I'm sorry I don't know, but I did want to say what a great husband you are to do this for her!

zyxquilts

Hi Walt!
I haven't heard of Mundial scissors, but I googled them, and they look like they would be OK - especially if she is using dinky scissors right now! The difference between the Quilters & Dressmakers shears seems to be that the Quilters have a "knife" edge to cut thru heavier fabrics, while the Dressmakers have a "micro-serrated" edge to cut thru' different kinds of fabric. I don't know that one is an especially better edge than the other, probably choosing by color would be fine! lol
Personally, my favorite scissors are Ginghers, but they are pricey, and I really do most of my cutting for quilting with an Olfa 45mm rotary cutter.

Good luck! Which ever you pick, I bet she'll love them! :D

jabs317

Walt

I will only use Mundial scissors. My grandfather had an upholstery business for many years and he always said that the Mundial scissors can be sharpened over and over without problems, unlike many of the other brands out there. Don't know if this is true or not...but I have had my Mundial scissors for almost 3 yrs and use them daily and they still don't need sharpened.

Sorry, don't know about the difference as to Quilters vs. Dressmakers.

Hope this helps a little

Pam Pollock

Hi Wally,
I've used Fiskars for years with out problems. I've known quilters that like the Ginghers & haven't heard of the Mundial but sounds like they would be ok too according to jabs317. I use my rotary cutter & matt more than my scissors just like zyxquilts. I'm sure she'll be happy with whatever you end up choosing. New scissors are always a treat!! :D

Bevanger

I use my Fiskars for my quilting and dressmaking... As long as they are sharp, it works for me. I've had my Fiskars for over 9 yrs and they still cut good. Whatever you decide, I know she'll love them

Moonpi

I have a few pairs of Fiskars around, too. One of them came with a sharpener, which was something I never knew I needed til I got one. I have an ancient set of Ginghers which cut well, but do not fit my small pudgy hands as well.

Wally

Wow what good information.
Thank you folks so much.
Now I will proceed to go crazy deciding between your favorites.
I hadn't heard of Kai or Ginghers before. They look good also.

When I was a kid my mother used a pair of Wiss scissors
and a Singer sewing machine.

I know that I'm going to buy more than one pair.
Maybe a thread snipper also. (I never knew what they were before)

I think that if you buy quality items, it is cheaper in the long run.
Thanks again.

Walt

Wally

Here is another thought.
She has a small plastic box that she keeps her
sewing "stuff" in.

I was thinking of a sewing basket of some kind.
Are their companies that specialise in sewing baskets?
Somthing on the small to medium side?

Am I driving you all crazy with these questions?

I owe you all a Pizza.

Walt

ccbear66

Walt I think that it is really sweet that you want to suprise your wife. Like the others I mainly just use a rotary cutter and cutting matt for my quilting. For the sewing baskets I noticed that Walmart had some really cute sewing baskets the other day. Another place to check would be Joann's if you have one close by.