What Is The Knowledge Of Using Scissors?

With the improvement of people's living standard, the demand for dressing has been improved. So clothing lovers are increasing. For clothing beginners, the first problem is how to select, maintain and use scissors correctly.

1. method of selecting scissors

If you want to make two or more layers of fabric trimming accurately, you should choose special scissors. The most commonly used is 24-28 cm length, that is, scissors with 10, 11 and 12 above. The key to identify the quality of scissors is to focus on the blade area of the cutting cloth. First of all, the two blades should be sharp, the upper edge of the blade is straight, the lower blade has a slight curve, and the two blade should be neat. Secondly, to see whether the two scissors are equal width and equal thickness, and then hold the handle in the hand, feel good, do not grind hands, not awkward, have the above conditions is the ideal scissors.

In addition, small scissors, also known as yarn scissors, are necessary. They are mainly used for cutting threads or thread ends in small parts of hand seams or seams. They are also very convenient for cutting parts in certain areas. Choose a small scissors with good cutting edges and good elasticity.

2. scissors maintenance

In order to maintain the sharpness of scissors and extend the service life of scissors, special scissors are only used for cutting cloth and lining, and can not be used for paper cutting or other things, otherwise it is easy to damage the blade. After the scissors are used, wipe the blade with the head of the sewing machine to avoid rust and affect the use. Scissors should be kept properly, and should not be knocked or dropped on the ground.

3. scissors using skills

Scissors should be properly maintained and cleverly used in order to maintain their sharpness for a long time. After laying the fabric on the cutting bed, the left hand lightly presses the fabric, the right hand holds the hilt correctly, the front part of the lower scissors is attached to the cutting bed, the hilt is slightly raised, and the middle part of the blade is cut off when cutting straight lines, and the scissors are slightly tilted outwards. When cutting sharp corners or turning parts, use the blade tip. Do not lift scissors in the process of cutting. Otherwise, the two or multi-layer cutting pieces will be misplaced, resulting in the error in cutting process. In addition, scissors should not be held in the hands of empty clips or left and right clipper, so as to avoid the blade's direct friction or biting.