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08-28-2019 06:02 PM
You don't really need pinking shears. Knits won't fray like wovens. If you cut off the sleeves of a woven blouse then pinking the raw edge is a good idea. But it isn't necessary for t-shirt knits or sweater knits. I cut sleeves off of white t-shirts last spring to make them into shells to wear under jackets. It worked well.
08-28-2019 06:31 PM
Any ideas / suggestions re: new pinking shears?
I had a very old one, which 'disappeared'.........and also a newer one, more or less, that don't really work well.
If anyone out there has brand suggestions, thank you!
08-28-2019 06:42 PM
I bought these from Amazon in June - only $8.99. Probably the best I've ever owned.
NEJLSD Pinking Shears for Fabric Ultra Sharp Comfort Grips Dressmaking Pinking Shears Zig Zag Cut Scissors Sewing Scissors,Professional Handheld Dressmaking (RED)
08-28-2019 11:30 PM
To me just cutting off sleeves or legs and leaving a raw edge smacks of laziness. If I'm going to alter a garment, I want to do it so it's finished nicely. I take pride in my work, even alterations.
08-29-2019 08:24 AM
@Kachina624 wrote:To me just cutting off sleeves or legs and leaving a raw edge smacks of laziness. If I'm going to alter a garment, I want to do it so it's finished nicely. I take pride in my work, even alterations.
I take pride in my work, too. But since I never take off the jacket or pullover and the edges don't show, I think it is ok. The edge is very flat and does not show a stitched edge or ridge.
08-29-2019 06:57 PM
ALRATIBA:
A big Thank You for your suggestion. I will order!
Saves me a lot of time looking around, and wondering if a particular brand will work well.
08-29-2019 09:13 PM
A pinked edge is decorative. No need for "finishing." It's already "finished."
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@Kachina624 wrote:To me just cutting off sleeves or legs and leaving a raw edge smacks of laziness. If I'm going to alter a garment, I want to do it so it's finished nicely. I take pride in my work, even alterations.
08-29-2019 10:26 PM
@ALRATIBA. I don't consider it "decorative", and after the garment is washed, it looks progressively worse or less decorative.
08-30-2019 05:15 AM
@ALRATIBA you might not be interested ,but Talbot's is showing a turtleneck with just a tiny cap sleeve this season
08-30-2019 10:21 AM
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