Scissors & Cutting Tools

• Dressmaking shears: choose the blade length, handle size and handedness that suit you. Keep fabric shears separate from paper scissors.
• Appliqué and embroidery scissors: fine tips help with detailed trimming; choose a blade shape suited to your technique.
• Rotary cutters and blades: compare 18, 28, 45 and 60mm options. Check blade compatibility and use a suitable cutting mat.
• Cutting mats and rulers: match your mat size to your work surface and use a suitable ruler for accurate rotary cutting.
• Fabric-cutting machines: compare round-knife, straight-knife and other powered options against your fabric, cutting depth and workload.
• Thread snips and clippers: keep a small cutting tool beside your machine for trimming thread ends and finishing seams.

Build a better cutting kit: pair your scissors or cutter with a suitable mat, spare blades and thread snips. Explore quilting tools or contact Direct Sewing for help choosing.