HI Cuties.... i need to know. Are there special scissors for cuting around applique designs? I'm having a itch of of time getting close to the line, without having fuss left behind.

Well I have another whole impression of this. I do not like all the whiskers left over after satin stitching ( does not happen all the time) so I print out a template put steam a seam on a piece of fabric and cut out the applique piece the exact size. Once the piece has been embroidered down using the iron I iron it down so the steam a seam sticks. This makes the piece always lay flat to the project.

I use the same ones listed below, picked mine up at Joy Ann Fabrics- Gingher brand. I waited till they send out the 1/2 price coupons for the store!

Give me a way to mail a pair to you! I have several pair that I used to sale, no problem. As a thanks for your designs!

my scissor looks like this, especially with curves and small details it is very handy.

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I like my duckbill, but also the curved ones. I had to special order the duckbill since I'm left-handed. :)

I too love my applique scissors and also the double curved small ones..they were a gift at Christmas and I am getting ready to order a few more pair of them...They are an absolute necessity for applique work..

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I love my Duck Bill Scissors for my applique work.

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by iris2006 14 Jun 2010

Me too Shirlene :))

I have a couple that I use. I have the duckbill ones and I also have a pair that is curved that helps me too. I wait for the Fabricland sales or for when I cross the border to go to Joanns. Gotta love discount coupons and sales!

There is a special flat sided scissor, expensive ,but I find a GOOD pair of cuticle scissors works just as well.

Personally, I bought the "special" applique big bladed scissors, and don't like them. I have a small, very sharp cutting pair that can get right up to the line. Just hold the fabric up and sort of slide them along the stitching.
Jo

I have a pair of curved applique scissors but they get dull fast and my husband can't sharpen them. I use the little gold crane scissors more often.

Good postage! It is going to interest to everybody.

Lee see you got the link - hugs Yvonne

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by smithandsmith 21 May 2010

thank you psssst,,, it was right infront of me..lol
Looks like i'm going to fabric land lol

by crazygranny 21 May 2010

the scissors you need is call duck bill scissor one blaked is larger then the other