Have you ever thought about your sewing shears? Most designers have special shears just for fabric. Regardless of care, all scissors will eventually get dull. What do you do with them then?
Cañada is lucky enough to have Stretch and Sew come at the beginning of each semester bringing quality interlock and jersey for the Beginning Clothing Construction students. This means the students have access to quality and appropriate material for their knit projects. Using the right material makes sewing anything much, much easier.
Stretch and Sew’s expertise in scissor sharpening is well-loved by the students and faculty. Not only do they sharpen scissors, Stretch and Sew also enjoys sharing the process. You can determine how dull a pair of scissors is by simply looking at the blade. The more the light is reflected by the blade, the duller the scissors are.
Not everyone has access to Stretch and Sew, so another avenue for quality scissor sharpening is your local hardware store.
My shears need sharpening for sure! I’ll have to do this next time they’re here.
I know what you mean!
Each week at the Sunday, Campbell Farmer’s market (9am – 1pm)there is a mobile van that sharpens knives and I believe scissors. They have done my knives and this reminds me I should have my scissors done too!
Can the public visit that day and bring our shears?
Unfortunately, they have come already this semester. We hope to have them back next semester.
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