Hi from Louisiana. I just found your site the other day and have been binge watching ever since. I have owned a pair of Fiskar scissors for over 40 years and they still cut exceptionally well. I do only cut fabric with them and never, never let my kids get their little grubby hands on them. Love your videos.
The Guggenheins are my most favorite ever! I now have nearly every pair they have!😂 My husband is VERY aware that touching them could land him in the doghouse, lol!!!
Well that marketing worked! Just ordered the 9” Guggenhein and the 5” snippy mini ones. My husband actually tried to sharpen my Fiskars and I said “that’s okay, Mrs. Nikki just posted a video so let me see what she recommends” 😂😂 Consider me influenced!
My first pair of sewing scissors was Fiskar. They have orange handles and I’ve had them for 30+ years. Never have needed to sharpen them. Then when I graduated college my grandma gifted me a pair of Gingher’s. They became my new favorite pair & they came with the Stork scissors. Now I use Olfa (60 & 45 mm) & Clover (28mm) rotary cutters. You should try spring loaded scissors. I have one pair and love them when I need to cut more difficult fabric that I can’t rotary cut. So much easier with my arthritic hands. I also have 3 mini it’s Sew Emma Stash n Store strips. I have one for each machine and I have a full set of essentials in each one. So yes I have multiple seam rippers & snips. Love watching your videos. Keep them coming & happy sewing.
I received the Guggenheim scissors at my baby shower with the sweetest note about how moms should get a little something special too! Now that my daughter is 8 months old and we are settling in to a routine I cannot wait to get back in my sewing room to try them out!
Easy trick for sharpening cheap scissors -- aluminium foil. Fold it into four or five layers and start cutting it. Be sure to go all the way to the tip of the scissors. Do this several times. It is not a permanent, or even long-term, fix. But, you can re-sharpen many times and save money not having to buy new so often.
I have two of these scissors plus the snip and LOVE them but they did not offer the snips as a bonus when I sent a message to the seller I was given the price of the snips with no consideration for the number of scissors ordered, I would love to give these as presents but a reduced price would be incentive.
Thanks for the seam ripper tip. Great to know. When holding scissors, the correct way is to have your index finger in front of the hole not in it. Makes it much easier with arthritis.
I don’t know if you’ve ever tried clover’s seam rippers, but it wouldn’t hurt to grab one and try (Wawak has good prices on notions). Very sharp. But also very thin and small. So it easily slips under and snips even the smallest stitches.
I have been thinking of getting new scissors for ages, but they were price prohibitive. I just ordered 3 Guggenhein products. New scissors are on their way to me! Thank you for the recommendation.
I'm 70 now. For my 18th birthday, my dad gave me cutting out scissors, button hole scissors and general purpose. I still have them, the cutting scissors drove me crazy for years. Many ppl sharpen them. I purchased tailor scissors which were way too big in the handle, man size! Then I went to China on vacation and found a place that sold blades. I came home with old school cutting scissors, cost me 3$nz. Best thing . They are just like my grandmas, she was a shirt maker in the 1920 and forever. She only had one pair, ever. Still sewing in her 90s. I have also used a cutter with mat for dressmaking. I like the accuracy, not good on sharpe inward points, though. It a process finding good tools. Your chosen craft will improve with good tools, they are worth the investment,
Nikki, binge watch your videos…I love them! I sometimes go back to watch same episode back to back. You make quilting seem so approachable to complete novice and newbies like me. Video idea- quilting 101 what are the most basic, must have notions to have to make a simple quilt? I’m in a budget and don’t want to buy stuff I don’t need (yet). Thank you so much for sharing your expertise, and I totally appreciate your thrifty sense. ❤😊❤😊❤😊
I just made myself a wishlist on Amazon with all your suggestions! Can’t wait to try the rotating cutting mat. Also, the seam ripper demonstration was great! I’ve been doing it all wrong. Newbie mistakes. I love all your videos! Thanks!
It's so nice to hear someone pronounce Louisville correctly. Lol. I just bought the scissors, I'm so excited to get some quality scissors. I will have to check out the quilt shop next time I'm in Louisville.
You convinced me to get a pair. Just ordered them! (And the little ones.) I got 50% off so both pair were less than $40 and free shipping. Looking forward to trying them.
I have the same Guggenhein scissors and I love them. I have had the same rotary cutter for over 35 years and they are my go to favorite. I really wanted the Riley Blake turn table mat and was going to get it, but I was at a quilt fair and Martelli had theirs at a fantastic deal and ended up getting that one and it is wonderful. I have the exact same Stash ‘n Store and it’s one of my favorite notions. As far as seam rippers, I’m a die hard Clover fan. It just fits in my hand well and is sharp.
I have all sizes of products that Guggenheim sells. All bought from specials and I love them all. The snips are fantastic and I have 2 pairs, 1 for travel 1 for home. The shipping is fast and they are packaged so well. TFS.
Hi. I love all your videos. You have a fun personality which makes me want to run to my machine and sew. I need to get that rotary cutter. I never remember to close it. Thank you for the seam ripper tutorial. I was doing it all wrong. Have a nice day.
I am excited for some new scissors. Being in pain from cutting is so disheartening. Also! I used to use that sewing tool caddy thing for my lash extension doin tweezers. When I started sewing I got a tweezer caddy and started using this for the same purpose you do for the same problem-solving reason. Lol
I just went to the Guggenhein site via the link you provided and they’re actually having a sale on these scissors! For the next 6 hours (it’s now midnight CST in the US), the scissors are half off! I immediately bought a pair, and can’t wait to try them! Thanks for the recommendation!
Hi Nikki! I’m from Louavul too! lol. I enjoyed your channel before I knew you was a local girl. I went to Quilted Joy on their opening day and won a door prize! I really like that store.
Oh, fun, hi! I’ve only lived here since 2022, but we love it. We’ve lived in 7 states, but this is our favorite and we hope to stay permanently , if Uncle Sam allows.
Wow Nikki! A lot of helpful information in this video! Also, thank you for the demonstration at the end…I never knew how to properly use a seam ripper and I’m 65 years old.
have had a stash & store for a couple of years now. Love it so much. Good scissors are a must! I have a couple of gingers, but am tempted to get Gugenheims.
I didn’t like the gingher scissors either, they hurt my hand after a few minutes of cutting. My favourite cheaper scissors were from IKEA (they were much better than the Ginghers) but they stopped making them 😢 I have Karen Kay Buckley scissors and they are fabulous and not too expensive either. I have that Olfa rotary cutter I don’t like the ones you have to manually close, it’s comfier too. I love my Sue Daley rotating mat I have the 16” one. I do EPP and it’s great for cutting the fabric shapes.
I keep a pair of children's Fiskars scissors next to my sewing machine to clip threads and such. Last nit, I needed to snip 4 layers of cotton fabric away from a seam corner and grabbed the children's Fiskars because they were within reach and my other scissors were not. The kid's scissors cut through the fabric NO PROBLEM! I was amazed!!! These kid's scissors are for the very little ones, having a rounded tip at the end. I had found these several years ago on the WalMart clearance aisle for 99 cents each. I picked up several pairs to keep in my sewing box for thread cutting and such. Didn't realize just how sharp they really were. I highly recommend the kid's Fiskars scissors for roughly $2 if you want a cheap pair of scissors to keep in your sewing box. (I like them better than the full sized Jot scissors from Dollar Tree!)
I love and subscribe to your channel. I bought the guggenhien scissors on your recommendation. They are very sharp but have a burr on the bottom that makes it hard to advance the shears. It cut my ironing board cover. I just wanted the burr ground down. I sent 5 emails and got no response. no customer service number and no way to leave a review on their site. There is no money back guarantee if no one gets back to you. I feel duped. I really wanted to love them.
There is nothing wrong with having Fiskats professionally sharpened or getting the Fiskars sharpener. Besides sharpening scissors is better for the plant since it keeps them out of the landfill. Fiskars were better 30 years ago. Mine are over 30 years old but made in USA. Not everyone can afford throw away scissors or has sponsored videos.
Yes, you’re right and Fiskars got the job done for me for many years! I meant that I can replace them cheaper than I could get them sharpened. And I definitely don’t throw them out, I donate them or use them as paper scissors around the house. Hopefully this nicer pair is more sustainable in the long run 👍🏻
The scissors are the absolute best, just got carried away when I saw the scissors you were talking about, I got them about a year ago, and I must have told every person that did any kind of sewing all about them, best ever Scissors I have ever had, and if you've only had inexpensive scissors you just can't imagine what a joy they can be. And I truly believe that they are safer, just like sharp knives are safer to use in the kitchen.
I do like these helpful videos and I remember learning awhile back that you lived in Mt Holly and I used to live in Belmont. I was like she’s moving but WOW SMALL WORLD. I hope you and your family love Louisville. ❤
Yeah, we lived in Gastonia for 2 years before here! Our time there was healing, the people are so, so lovely. And Floyd and Blackies cannot be replicated 😆
@@PinCutSew oh my grown kids live near there and are forEVER saying we can go to Floyd & Blackies when y’all come into town! Before there was a F&B’s I lived walking distance from where it’s now. Did yall ever go to the ice cream shack or Tony’s…. I lived in Gastonia for a large part of my life or the small towns around it.
I absolutely love my Guggenhein shears! I bought the pinking shears and snips as well. I do want another pair and those precision ones. They are so sharp and you don't get cramps in your hands from using them.
So glad that you love the Riley Blake turning rotary cutter as much as I do.. totally sold on the Guggenheim scissors.. I was about to try the Gingher.. you must do another one of these videos.. see you soon
I already had all the tools you showed except the ripper. My favorite one is by Clover. I get them in a 3-pack from Amazon for a good price. They aren't lit/lighted but are sharp. I sort of have my doubts about the one from madamsews but hope I'm wrong. I have the large Kai scissors AND the Guggenhein ones. I got the G's when they were first introduced on YT. I think they've re-engineered the padding on the finger holes. The silicone or whatever it is, isn't as substantial as yours especially on the snips. Mine are still in the boxes they came in - lol! I love my Kai scissors and there is a reason they are so $$$$. They cut like buttah!! Oh, and I noticed your new rotary cutter the first time you used it in one of your videos. I said to the computer "she got one that closes itself - LOL!!" Funny thing is, lately I've been using one of the Olfa splash ones and forgetting to close it - my bad!!
I bought myself some Guggenheim scissors (9”) about a year ago and LOVE them. I love the weight, the length, the fit. I do a lot of refashioning clothes, especially denim so I need a sturdy pair and these are winners! I am certainly going to check out the smaller pair! Thanks!
I just ordered the Guggenhein’s scissors, both pair you just showed in your tutorial. Thank you for introducing them to me. I hope I enjoy them. They look great.
Love the review. I might go for the storage dodad as I, too, have oodles of overstuffed jars.😂❤ What a great husband and son to remember your stocking stuffers. 🎶💐💖
I have the Fiskars spring loaded scissors that can work with left or right hand and I have had them for oh my god so long so it all depends on which ones you have. I don’t use anything else by that company and I’m not gonna throw scissors away that are working I have the Kai true left-handed scissors . I think I waited for sale they were not that horribly expensive My favorite rotary cutter is a Martelli. However, you do have to train yourself, but now it comes second nature. But I can see why the brand that you were showing with the auto lock could definitely be an option for some Also, those titanium blades that you recommended in another video I did buy some I do like them, but I was informed by a professional Blade sharpener that those are not titanium blades. Those are titanium coated blades, big difference, because true titanium blades cost a fortune.
I had the spring loaded ones, but I dropped them once and they went all wonky, lol! (I never throw old scissors away, they just get demoted to paper scissors.)
@@PinCutSew well there ya go😂😂😂😁 can always use more than one pair of paper scissors I looked up the scissors that you were featuring in the video, but there are more than one. Did you get the professional ones because those are the same price as the Kai. I have a pair, but I need to start making clothes again.
Lee Valley seam rippers are super sharp - with replaceable blades. I love mine! Not for the faint of heart…but I have seen you with rotary cutters. You will be fine.
Yep, Lou-a-vull. I used to live in Cincy and had a lot of friends from (also) Lou-vull. I remember the bumperstickers. Also, I thought you got new scissors! I remember seeing them around Christmas and I have a good friend who also was gifted a pair of Guggenheins for a sponsored video. I have good, inexpensive Kai's ($20 Amazon) but they don't have metal handles. Also also I didn't realise you could pull the bobbin thread in one go. I've always done that but never cut the needle threads every inch or so. I tend to not rip thru with the little ball side because inevitably I will tear the fabric. Learn something new every day.
Oh wow, my husband was from Louisville, Ky. (St. Matthew's )I had to learn to pronounce it correctly. Also, "lets go Krogering!" that was a popular commercial jingle back in the 80's, 90's. We live in Kansas now. Love your videos.
I can't remember which vlog it was you mentioned a couple of people / their books that are your favorite resources. I thought it was this vlog but I don't see it now.
I was just looking at Guggenhein scissors for the first time today. It's like you read my mind! I certainly trust your opinion, so I will be making a purchase soon. ✂️ 🧵♥️
When you heard somebody talking to you I thought I heard cherubs! 😇😀 We used Fiskars when I was growing up but we were NEVER allowed to use them for anything other than fabric. I think we thought we might die if we used them on any paper or anything questionable! 😂 Those new scissors seem FABULOUS!!! I will look into them! Looking forward to the lighted seam ripper review! Thank you!!! ❤
i really cringed when you said you were going to order some madam sew. I’ve tried it for several items and i think i’ve sent all of them back. for example; TWO rotating cut mats- i figured that i would get just a replacement, but the second one was warped too, and some disappearing pens-ran out in less than a week.
Really!? Interesting, I’ll have to keep looking then! I only have a couple other MS products and they seem ok, I thought they made decent stuff! Thanks for chiming in 👍🏻
Thanks for the show and tell! My daughter asked me a question about seam rippers that I could not answer, so I thought you might know... what is the other end/side of the seam ripper for - the part that has the red ball on the end? Thanks!!
If you are using it the other way and need to stick it into the seam between layers and rip, do that with the red ball down so that you don’t poke a hole through the fabric! I hope that makes sense.
