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Used to finish edges of cloth with a zigzag cut for decoration or to prevent raveling or fraying.
Juliet McCullough
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∙ 9y agoPinking shears - are scissors that leave a zigzag pattern instead of a straight edge.
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∙ 13y agoThey are similar to scissors but have a zigzag edge to cut the edges of fabrics for decoration or to stop them from fraying.
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∙ 10y agoPinking shears can be found at most fabric shops. Walmart has a section on this also. eBay, Amazon, and Overstock also carry items like this. J+O Fabrics is an online outlet.
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∙ 8y agoPinking shears create seam edges from fraying.
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∙ 9y agoPinking shears are scissors, the blades of which are sawtoothed instead of straight. They leave a zigzag pattern, which limits fraying.
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Why are pinking scissors called pinking shears?
Pinking scissors are called pinking shears because they create a zigzag pattern along the edge of fabric to prevent fraying. The zigzag pattern resembles the teeth of pinking shears, which is where the name comes from.
What the function of pinking shear?
Pinking shears create seam edges from fraying.
What cuts zig zag edges?
Pinking Shears
What do you call scissors with sawtooth blades?
pinking shears :)
What is the name of zig zag scissors?
pinking shears
What are the Safety points of pinking shears?
Dont cut your fingers with them
What is the function of shear?
Pinking shears create seam edges from fraying.
Someone using pinking shears is most likely ingaged in what activity?
Sewing
What Must have smooth cutting edges and should not be used on paper?
Pinking Shears
Are fabric scissors stronger than pinking scissors?
The difference between fabric scissors and pinking shears is not one of strength. Pinking shears are designed to give a zig-zag cut rather than a straight cut (which for some kinds of fabric will help prevent the cloth from unravelling into its constituent threads).
What is used to cut fabrics?
Scissors: pinking shears, standard, or electric, rotary wheel
What tool is used to trim raw edges of fabric to prevent raveling?
pinking shears
