Pinking shears
#71
Originally Posted by feffertim
I also use mine to trim the edges of my fabric before washing, it keeps it from unraveling
#72
they work well to 'clip' the curve when turning a curved seam.... instead of clipping to the seam, pink the edge--allows the turned fabric to 'spread' out to lay flat.
can do the same with the rotary trimmer--but i feel more 'in control' with the shears.
can do the same with the rotary trimmer--but i feel more 'in control' with the shears.
#73
I do use my pinking shears for cutting out circles and applique pieces that are curved. To me, it makes the seam lay flatter. I also use them to cut the edge of fabric when I wash it but I don't think anything ever keeps fabric from unraveling during the wash.
#74
I use my pinking shears when working with circles. They allow the fabric to spread without clipping the seam allowances as we were taught to do, especially on applique or cathedral windows or orange peels that are sewn to a backing or muslin and then turned right-side-to.
#76
Originally Posted by justjo46
I use the pinking shears all the time for keeping my material from raveling. My grandmother taught me this. I sew regurlar items of clothing for grandkids. I also darn my husbands socks with the egg. Hard to find darning cotton.
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I have a pair. I use them to make fabric wreaths at least that's what I call them. I pink the edges of 5 inch squares. I place a screw driver in the middle of the square and then punch the fabric into a straw wreath. Helps use up scraps of fabrics.
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I use my pinking shears in quilting by trimming curves and then you don't have to clip the seam. Also cut my fabric edges before putting the fabric into the washing machine, a lot less strings that way.
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