Fundamentals of Clothing Construction

FUNDAMENTALS OF CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION 3(1+2)

Lesson 2 : Sewing Equipment and Tools

Bent-handle shears

These shears have straight blades with a handle that is off-set at an angle allowing the lower blade to stay flat on a cutting surface. The design of the handle allows the bottom blade to rest on the flat surface below the fabric without lifting the fabric from the flat surface. The blade size is less than 15 cm long. Sharp shears are the key to prevent hand fatigue and accurate cutting along pattern lines.