Reviews By Sarah Blakeslee : Date March 9, 2011
Okay first thing I need to mention is that there are a couple errors in the description for this item. I suspected these were errors before purchasing the scissors, and was glad to see I was right. There is nothing gold plated on the handle of the scissors - they look just like the picture (shiny silver). Also, the metal tin they come in is silver, not gold as mentioned in the description. Since I do not like gold colored plating, I was happy with this description mistake.
My mom had a pair of Ginghers growing up and when I recently got into sewing I looked around to see if technology had evolved since then. I found that Gingher scissors are still number one and so I purchased a pair of Gingher G-7 7-Inch Knife-Edge Dressmaker's Shears and these 4" classic embroidery scissors. When I received my embroidery shears they were well packaged in a tiny tin. My first thought was "oh no, these are so small they won't really be that useful!" However, I was seriously wrong. While the scissors are fairly small (the 4" refers to the length of the entire scissors, not just the blade), they are very sharp and have a fine tip which can even rip out threads to get things started for the seam ripper. They will easily cut through cord for piping and, while I wouldn't want to cut out an entire project with them, they can handle trimming several layers of fabric around an edge or corner. They have a precision that my dressmaker shears lack. One of the best features for me is that (assuming you use your right hand) they are ergonomically correct no matter which side you happen to pick them up from. The leather sheath is very useful and well crafted. Knife Edge Thread Nippers are always near. When I do pick them up, they never disappoint.
These have a very nice weight and are very sharp.
Reviews By Barbara E. Murphy : Date December 17, 2009
I use these scissors all the time. They are my favorites for whatever kind
of sewing I am doing.
Reviews By S. Mcgregor : Date August 12, 2012
The best brand, the best for the machine embroidery, always sharp and if they aren't
Gingher will sharpen them for $7.50...and that includes shipping and handling... this
is a great deal....
Reviews By LINDA F OLDS : Date August 15, 2011
I've had two pairs of these scissors since 2008 and they are the best I have ever used for cutting fabric when doing appliques. They are also good for cutting jump threads on embroidery projects. I bought two more so I can have the two I have now sharpened and have these two to use in the meantime. I'm lost without them. It's hard to find the 6 inch double curved. The 4 inch just doesn't work as well for me.
Reviews By Buttahfield8 : Date September 30, 2012
I am so glad I purchased this sweet pair of embroidery scissors! I use them to trim threads while machine embroidering and also for regular machine sewing. They offer a close trim or a simple cut. Excellent quality. Not too lightweight but not heavy at all. Very, very sharp! Watch your little pinkies!! I won't tell you how I know...
Reviews By Carol Judy : Date September 8, 2012
These scissors make trimming the threads easier to cut. You can down to the hoop very easy. I would definitely buy another pair.
