pinking shears
Fabric edge tool
Pinking shears are scissors with serrated, zigzag blades used for cutting fabric.
The zigzag edge reduces fraying by limiting how far threads can unravel.
Dressmakers and crafters use them for finishing seams and decorative edges: She trimmed the ribbon with pinking shears.
Having toothlike projections
- zigzagAngled back-and-forth path
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
- notchV-shaped incision
- sawtoothTriangular repeating edge pattern
edge · sharp · steel · cut · snip · trim · scallop · pattern
Sewing a fabric edge
seamstress · dressmaking · patternmaking · garment · stitching · basting · alterations · tailor
Plant fiber for textiles
velvet · chiffon · muslin · organza · satin · polyester · fleece · tweed
Layered fabric stitching
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- patchworkFabric scraps sewn together
- scrapbookingCreating decorated keepsake albums
- ribbonSlender ornamental strip
bunting · costume · DIY · handmade · embellishment
serrated
Having toothlike projections
sawtooth · edge · sharp · steel · cut · snip · trim · scallop · pattern · interlock
hemming
Sewing a fabric edge
trim · seamstress · dressmaking · patternmaking · garment · stitching · basting · alterations · tailor · couture
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
denim · velvet · chiffon · muslin · organza · satin · polyester · fleece · tweed · corduroy
quilting
Layered fabric stitching
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- patchworkFabric scraps sewn together
- scrapbookingCreating decorated keepsake albums
- cutting toolsaxe, saw, saws, knife, blade
- sewing suppliesneedle, needles, thread, pins, scissors
- trimming toolsscissors, clippers, hedge trimmers, loppers, secateurs
- sewing termsscissors, pattern, rotary cutter, cutting mat, seam ripper
- serrated edgesserrated knife, serrated blade, serrated edge, bread knife, steak knife
- sewing supply storesJoann, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, pattern books, scissors