{"title":"Left-Handed Sewing \u0026 Craft Scissors NZ","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\nbody:has(.dsnc5) .reading-container:has(.dsnc5){box-sizing:border-box;max-width:1120px;width:calc(100% - 32px);margin:0 auto 18px}\n.dsnc5,.dsnc5 *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.dsnc5{color:#29362f;text-align:left;font-family:inherit;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;overflow-wrap:anywhere}\n.dsnc5 p{margin:0 0 12px}.dsnc5 .dsnc5-intro{max-width:970px;color:#56625c}\n.dsnc5 .dsnc5-nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin:12px 0 14px}\n.dsnc5 .dsnc5-nav a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:42px;padding:8px 13px;border:1px solid #deddd4;border-radius:999px;background:#fbfaf5;color:#293d32;text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35}\n.dsnc5 .dsnc5-nav a:first-child{border-color:#b8443c;color:#a1332e;background:#fff7f3}\n.dsnc5 .dsnc5-nav a:hover{border-color:#b8443c;background:#f7eee7}\n.dsnc5 details{margin:0;border-top:1px solid #e1e1d8;background:transparent}\n.dsnc5 summary{cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;color:#344a3c;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.4}\n.dsnc5 .dsnc5-guide{padding:0 0 12px;font-size:14px}\n.dsnc5 .dsnc5-guide h3{margin:13px 0 5px;color:#2b4034;font-size:16px;line-height:1.35}\n.dsnc5 .dsnc5-guide p{margin:0 0 9px}\n.dsnc5 .dsnc5-guide a{color:#a1332e;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}\n.dsnc5 a:focus-visible,.dsnc5 summary:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #b8443c;outline-offset:3px}\n@media(max-width:600px){.dsnc5 .dsnc5-nav{gap:6px}.dsnc5 .dsnc5-nav a{padding:8px 11px;font-size:13px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsnc5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dsnc5-intro\"\u003eFind scissors listed for left-handed sewing and craft work, from dressmaking shears to smaller craft tools. Compare handle fit, blade orientation and length, and keep fabric scissors separate from children’s paper tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cnav class=\"dsnc5-nav\" aria-label=\"Left-Handed Sewing \u0026amp; Craft Scissors NZ related ranges\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/left-handed-sewing-scissors-nz#collection-products\"\u003eShop left-handed tools ↓\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dressmaking-shears-nz\"\u003eAll dressmaking shears\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scissors\"\u003eAll scissors \u0026amp; thread clippers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eChoose left-handed scissors for your hand \u0026amp; material\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dsnc5-guide\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck grip and blade orientation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA left-hand grip description does not by itself confirm reversed blades. Read the exact model’s handedness notes and compare how the handles fit your hand and how clearly you can see the cutting line. Keep the distinction when comparing KAI models and other brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMatch the shears to the fabric\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a listed fabric-cutting model with a comfortable length and weight. Check the product’s material guidance for fine fabric, denim, leather or layers rather than choosing by blade length alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeparate children’s craft tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis range also includes a children’s paper\/craft option. Treat it separately from fabric shears and follow the stated age and material guidance for that tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLook after the cutting edge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep fabric shears for fabric and follow the selected manufacturer’s care instructions. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dressmaking-shears-nz\"\u003eCompare the full dressmaking-shear range\u003c\/a\u003e if you are choosing tools for more than one maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kai-7250l","title":"Kai Professional Series Left Hand Tailor Shears - 10\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.directsewing.co.nz\/collections\/scissors\"\u003eScissors \u0026amp; Snips\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026gt; \u003cstrong\u003eKai 7250L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese shears are ideal for thicker, more difficult fabrics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 7000 Professional Series, are made of a high carbon, hardened stainless steel which retain fine cutting edge longer. They are also very light weight comparably to shears of the same length. Soft rubber handles also give them comfort over extended use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 10\" or 25.4cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 9.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 216g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39590643794087,"sku":"KAI7250L","price":149.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/kai-7250l-10-inch-left-hand-tailor-shears-black-handles.jpg?v=1789561352"},{"product_id":"ldh-1508","title":"8\" Light Weight Tailor Shears - Left Hand","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh quality 8\" tailor shears. Buttery smooth and perfect for any work room. Comes in a beautiful finish and is light weight. These shears are designed with the left handed cutters in mind with an ergonomic handle focused to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 8\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apparel Equipment Services Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41228488704167,"sku":"1508LDH","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/8-inch-left-handed-tailor-shears-with-black-handles-and-open-blades.jpg?v=1790589931"},{"product_id":"fiskars-left-handed-scissors-8","title":"Fiskars All Purpose Left Handed Scissors 8\"","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eNo. 8 Left Handed Scissors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"aplus-module-12\" data-csa-c-id=\"1j65n8-qxyzzc-7d7ws3-m4aenb\" class=\"celwidget aplus-module module-12 aplus-standard\" cel_widget_id=\"aplus-module-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"360\" data-a-expander-name=\"aplus-module-expander\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aplus-module-wrapper apm-spacing apm-floatnone apm-fixed-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-sidemodule aplus-module-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-hero-image\"\u003e\u003cimg data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/c6bfd58f-03a0-4bc5-9beb-01c3062e7c30._SR970,300_.jpg\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/c6bfd58f-03a0-4bc5-9beb-01c3062e7c30._SR970,300_.jpg\" alt=\"Orange-handled Fiskars scissors beside pale green fabric\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textright apm-hero-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeft-handed Design, Made For You\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the quality and performance of our trusted Red-Handled Scissors with a design specially made for left-handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"aplus-module-12\" data-csa-c-id=\"h93ypk-vrtqhw-ay9egb-l8zbro\" class=\"celwidget aplus-module module-12 aplus-standard\" cel_widget_id=\"aplus-module-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"360\" data-a-expander-name=\"aplus-module-expander\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aplus-module-wrapper apm-spacing apm-floatnone apm-fixed-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-sidemodule aplus-module-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-hero-image\"\u003e\u003cimg data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/09453e20-7454-45d9-9120-82ba071ef902._SR970,300_.jpg\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/09453e20-7454-45d9-9120-82ba071ef902._SR970,300_.jpg\" alt=\"Fiskars red left-handed scissors showing handle and blade features\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"aplus-module-9\" data-csa-c-id=\"8uyfwh-69cq2s-wqvvyl-r4rcnb\" class=\"celwidget aplus-module module-9 aplus-standard\" cel_widget_id=\"aplus-module-9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"700\" data-a-expander-name=\"aplus-module-expander\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aplus-module-wrapper apm-fixed-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-spacing apm-fixed-width\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"apm-fixed-width apm-eventhirdcol-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"apm-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-eventhirdcol apm-floatleft\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/96df871b-e086-40f4-93fd-17984d83252d._SL300__.jpg\" class=\"a-spacing-mini\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/96df871b-e086-40f4-93fd-17984d83252d._SL300__.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of orange-handled Fiskars scissors cutting fabric\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"apm-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-eventhirdcol apm-floatleft\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/e5a54aec-de55-44a2-bc72-b1a389d1b5be._SL300__.jpg\" 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fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eProduct #: 1945000-1008\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Fiskars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42854285148381,"sku":"018812","price":34.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/fiskars-8-inch-left-handed-all-purpose-scissors-with-red-handles.jpg?v=1788932712"},{"product_id":"fiskars-94337097j","title":"Fiskars Softgrip Left-handed Pointed-tip Kids Scissors 5\"","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFiskars Softgrip Left-handed Pointed-tip Kids Scissors (5\")\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake cutting fun and easy for left-handed kids with the right scissors. Specifically designed to make cutting frustration-free for left-handed children, these Softgrip Left-handed Pointed-tip Kids Scissors give lefties scissors that are safe and comfortable to use with a blade tip design that offers excellent cutting control. The creative \"splash design\" handle makes cutting fun for children 4 and up. Innovative safety-edge blades allow high-quality cutting with a safer blade angle. Reversed blades allow cutting visibility by left-handed users. Pointed-tip blades offer improved detail cutting. Larger finger loop and an ergonomic thumb loop provide a natural, more comfortable fit for childrens fingers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94337097J\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRN: 018828\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"collapse-toggle-title\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Fiskars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43658050011357,"sku":"94337097J","price":11.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/fiskars-5-inch-left-handed-children-s-scissors-with-blue-and-red-handles.jpg?v=1788932951"},{"product_id":"klasse-1409","title":"Klasse 8\" Left Handed Dressmaking Shears","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKlasse 8\" Left Handed Scissors\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"aplus-module-12\" data-csa-c-id=\"1j65n8-qxyzzc-7d7ws3-m4aenb\" class=\"celwidget aplus-module module-12 aplus-standard\" cel_widget_id=\"aplus-module-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"360\" data-a-expander-name=\"aplus-module-expander\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aplus-module-wrapper apm-spacing apm-floatnone apm-fixed-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-sidemodule aplus-module-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apm-hero-image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textright apm-hero-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor all those left handed sewers, finding quality left handed scissors can often be a challenge. Our Klasse Professional left handed sewing scissors are designed specifically for left handed use, with precision tips and superior cutting power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese scissors have larger handles for comfort and grip and superior finished stainless steel blades. Resharpenable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Klasse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45292686278877,"sku":"BK1409 KLASSE","price":26.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/klasse-8-inch-left-handed-dressmaking-shears-with-red-handles.jpg?v=1788932963"},{"product_id":"kai-n5210l","title":"Kai Left-Handed Dressmaking Shears – 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.directsewing.co.nz\/collections\/scissors\"\u003eScissors \u0026amp; Snips\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026gt; \u003cstrong\u003eDressmaking Shears 8\" Left Handed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat scissors for the everyday fabric cutting application. Soft handled which is gentle on the hands for prolonged application. Left handed grip, ergonomically designed for better comfort. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"type\"\u003eSIZE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class='style=\"cursor:auto'\u003e8.0\" \/ 210 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"table\" style=\"height: 80px; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\" style=\"height: 20px; width: 0.357782%;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"24\" title=\"Textiles\" src=\"https:\/\/kai-europe.com\/scissors\/images\/icons\/textiles.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"100%\" align=\"left\" style=\"height: 20px; width: 99.642218%;\"\u003eTextiles, Cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\" style=\"height: 20px; 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These \u003cstrong\u003eleft-handed sewing scissors\u003c\/strong\u003e are the everyday sewing scissors par excellence, will allow you to cut thread, thin fabrics, elastic, grosgrain. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo preserve your left-handed scissors, we advise you not to cut the paper and put a drop of sewing machine oil on the screw from time to time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bohin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46062039367901,"sku":"98323","price":54.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/bohin-18cm-left-handed-straight-scissors-with-metal-handles.jpg?v=1788932987"},{"product_id":"wilkinson-sidebentclassic10l","title":"Wilkinson 10\" Classic Shears - Left Handed","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience precision and craftsmanship with the left handed 10″ Wilkinson Fabric Shears, handcrafted in Sheffield, England by Whiteley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fabric shears feature the innovative sidebent design, first patented by Thomas Wilkinson in 1800, which was integrated into Whiteley’s designs after acquiring Wilkinson’s business in 1875. 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