May 06 2008
Maintaining Your Scissors
A pair of good scissors is dear to any quilter or sewer’s heart. Even if your scissors didn’t cost much, it’s still important to keep them in good shape. If you are planning a big project, give your scissors a mini-spa vacation and get them into fine form.
Conditioning Your Scissors
Applying a drop of sewing machine oil to your scissors will help keep them working better, longer. Try opening them completely, placing the oil on the inside of the blade, distribute the oil it up and down the blade carefully, and close the scissors completely. Set them aside for a few days.
When you are ready to use your scissors again, wipe them down thoroughly with a dry cloth. Don’t forget to cut a few pieces of scrap fabric to make sure there isn’t any oil residue left that will stain your good fabric.
Conditioning your scissors every few months is good tool maintenance. Your hands and your fabric will thank you.
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