Dressmaking & Tailoring Shears NZ
Shop dressmaking shears, fabric scissors and tailoring shears in New Zealand. Compare everyday sewing scissors, longer tailor’s shears, left-handed models, serrated blades and spring-action designs. Choose the length, weight and handle that suit your fabric and cutting style.
Choose the length, grip and blade style
Compare the listed overall length with the usable cutting length. Shorter scissors can help with smaller pieces and curves; longer shears offer longer strokes on large pattern pieces. Check weight, grip and the stated fabric suitability, including layers or thicker materials. Serrated and spring-action models have different cutting actions.
Handedness and keeping the fabric edge sharp
Choose a model specifically described for your hand, checking blade orientation as well as handle fit. Keep fabric shears separate from paper-pattern scissors, avoid cutting over pins and follow the selected maker’s care instructions. For loose thread ends and close finishing, use a suitably sized detail tool or thread snips.
