No products
Total weight 0 kgs Max 15kgs
Total weight 0 kgs (Max 15 kgs)
In France, the historical regions of scissor-making are the the same as those of cutlery fabrication: The Haute-Marne in Nogent-en Bassigny, Châtellereault, Thiers, Rouen... However, the most refined and sophisticated production of scissors was to be found in Nogent. The embroidery scissors we offer here are re-editions from traditional French scissor-making. They are made in France benefitting from the craftmanship of qualified artisans.
Traditionally, the domestic sewing scissors were divided into three different size categories.
- the "embroiderers", small scissors for embroidery and lacework (between 8 and 12cm),
- the "linen scissors", household scissors for bed linen and small cuts of cloth (between 12 and 18cm),
- the "dressmakers", scissors specifically intended for dressmaking (16cm upwards).
It should be remembered that, up till the 20th century and the arrival of ready to wear goods, the majority of clothes were home-made. Professional scissors are generally much larger. We offer a large range of professional scissors: traditional "linen" scissors, dressmakers scissors, non-symetrical scissors, tailors shears...
Made from our Sajou fabrics, our scissor cases are available in four sizes: small for Little Monsters and Charmes scissors, medium for all our embroidery scissors, large for our laundry scissors and XL for dressmaker’s scissors.
Made from canvas or coated canvas, the scissor points cannot pierce the fabric.
The flap is made from linen, so you can personalise it with your initials or a small motif.
Our scissor cases are made in France.
See our Private Collection embroidery scissors.
See our reeditions of vintage embroidery scissors.
See our dressmaker’s scissors.