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Japanese Sewing Tools

The Best 3 of Sewing Tools

no.1
1118471

“SENKA” Handmade Japanese Grip Scissors (Nigiri) Aogami Steel, 105mm

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no.2
4580149746060

"SAHO" SLD of Hitachi Yasugi Steel Tailor's shears 260mm

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no.3
1112868

"Premax" Embroidery Scissors Carbon steel, nickel-plated finish, 115mm

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"I can't cut straight..."
"The thread keeps getting stuck in the blades..."
"These are so hard to use!"

If this sounds like you, you might be using the wrong scissors. Using standard stationery scissors for fabric or thread just doesn't work well because they aren't designed with the right shape or blade for the job.
But with so many types out there, how do you know which ones to pick? Here’s a quick guide on how to choose the perfect pair of scissors for your needs.


Choose by type


Dressmaking Shears Nigiri Snips Embroidery Scissors
Dressmaking Shears

Dressmaking shears are also known as "Rasha-giri" (cloth shears). They feature thinly ground blades specifically designed for cutting through fabric smoothly.

Dressmaking Shears

Nigiri Snips

Nigiri snips are also known as "Wa-basami" (traditional Japanese scissors) or thread cutters. They are primarily used for snipping threads quickly and precisely.

Nigiri Snips

Embroidery Scissors

Embroidery scissors are designed specifically for embroidery work. They have small, sharp tips that make it easy to cut threads close to the fabric.

Embroidery Scissors

Dressmaking Shears
Dressmaking Shears

Dressmaking shears are also known as "Rasha-giri" (cloth shears). They feature thinly ground blades specifically designed for cutting through fabric smoothly.

Dressmaking Shears

Nigiri Snips
Nigiri Snips

Nigiri snips are also known as "Wa-basami" (traditional Japanese scissors) or thread cutters. They are primarily used for snipping threads quickly and precisely.

Nigiri Snips

Embroidery Scissors
Embroidery Scissors

Embroidery scissors are designed specifically for embroidery work. They have small, sharp tips that make it easy to cut threads close to the fabric.

Embroidery Scissors