Calico Laine have a wide range of scissors to suit all needs - Pinking Shears, Dressmaking Scissors, Childrens Scissors and much more. We only provide the highest quality and well known scissor brands in the industry, such as Fiskars and Janome. Scissors are an essential everyday item, whether you are using them for the children's craft projects, cutting a line of thread for a replacement button or using scissors to elegantly cut your favourite fabric Calico Laine have a pair of scissors to suit all. With such a wide selection of scissors available at Calico Laine, it can be a little confusing knowing which scissors are best for what activity and what the difference is between scissors and Pinking Shears? This blog aims to clear the confusion. I have described the main types of scissors available at Calico Laine and their uses. Calico Laine pride ourselves on providing our customers with the very best quality items at low prices every time; we stock everything from scissors to fabrics, crystal diamante, cord and much more. 10cm Fiskars Embroidery Scissors Fiskars Embroidery Scissors are ideal for all sewing and embroidery needs, suitable for both left and right hand users. Fiskars Embroidery Scissors have a 10cm length blade, finely pointed at the end for accuracy and precision. Fiskars Scissors from Calico Laine are available with an orange plastic handle for added comfort and grip. Janome Tailoring Shears Janome Tailoring Shears are ideal for tailoring and cutting out shears, perfect for creating a neat cut through fabric. Janome Tailoring Shears are recommended by dressmakers as being the ideal scissors for your sewing box! Calico Laine stock a wide range of Janome Shears, Janone Tailoring Shears offer superb quality and precision. Fiskars Quick Clip Scissors Fiskars Quick Clip Scissors from Calico Laine are ideal for unpicking stitches and trimming loose threads! These Quick Clip Scissors have a unique fine blade which allows you to work with accurately without damaging the fabric you are working on. Fiskars Quick Clip Scissors are available with an orange cover over the handle for comfort and grip, it is also has a spring loaded clip for safety. Fiskars Pre School Scissors Fiskars Pre School Scissors from Calico Laine are perfect for children, they are plastic, child safe scissors which are fun, comfortable and easy to use. Fiskars Pre School Scissors are specifically designed for cutting paper, they are easy to hold and brightly coloured. These pre school scissors will help your child's craft and hand-eye coordination development, as well as making them feel grown up and encourage responsibility. If you enjoy creating craft projects with your child Fiskars Pre School Scissors are perfect for enjoying your special time together without the worry of injury. I hope I have helped you to understand the uses of a few of the scissors available from Calico Laine; but I have barley scratched the surface. Calico Laine offer a huge range of scissors, all available within our Haberdashery department. To learn more please feel free to visit the Calico Laine website and have a browse, alternatively give our friendly team a call on 0151 336 3939 we are always happy to help.