Pinking shears
#94
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Originally Posted by feffertim
I also use mine to trim the edges of my fabric before washing, it keeps it from unraveling
#95
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
Originally Posted by #1piecemaker
Originally Posted by ptquilts
I have a pair from my mom (50 years ago), never use them. Also a wood darning egg with handle.
#96
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Originally Posted by #1piecemaker
Okay, remember when we were all taught to use pinking shears in home ec class? Does anybody ever use them anymore? I'm curious. I don't even think they sell them anymore, do they?
#97
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Ft. Monroe, Va.
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Perhaps someone knows of is place on line where you can send pinking shears to be sharpened. I recall the 'Scissors Sharpening Man' at JoAnns years ago had a special tool for pinking shears. Sharpening of pinking shears was more expensive than regular scissors. Of course I'm no help as to where you might look for sharpening online.
#98
Originally Posted by #1piecemaker
Okay, remember when we were all taught to use pinking shears in home ec class? Does anybody ever use them anymore? I'm curious. I don't even think they sell them anymore, do they?
I also "acquired" my MIL's pinking shears (two pairs). They also do the chewing thing.
Flashback: Does anyone remember the pinker that was attached to a table top? It had a hand crank and all you did was roll the fabric through it and the edges were pinked for you. WE had one in our Home Ec. Dept.
#99
Don't know if it matters but I had a pr sharpened last summer. A long time scissor sharpener man explained why they cost me double. Another lady that used to sharpen told me also --something about they have to be done backwards
compared to ordinary shears.
Yes, stores sell them and these days they are expensive if you want good steel quality but these are not a quilting notion.
compared to ordinary shears.
Yes, stores sell them and these days they are expensive if you want good steel quality but these are not a quilting notion.
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