March 31, 2006, Newsletter Issue #40: Buttonhole Scissors

Tip of the Week

There are special scissors for cutting buttonholes. These scissors have a set screw that prevents the blades from closing and cutting beyond the set length. These scissors work well for buttonholes set perpendicular to the fabric edge, but are difficult to use for buttonholes that are parallel to the fabric edge.

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