Sewing scissors and shears are used for tasks such as cutting out patterns from multiple fabric layers and straightening edges. Generally, the longer the blades, the sturdier and more suitable they are for heavy-duty work such as cutting upholstery fabrics, canvas or coatings.

Scissors with short, finely-tapered blades, should be used for details such as notching a seam, clipping threads and making intricate cuts.

Sewing Thread Specialists stocks a variety of scissors and shears from the two of the leading german manufacturers in the world .Known for their quality and reliability they are; Mundial and Kretzer.