As a dressmaker, whether a beginner or of an advanced level,  one the most vital pieces of equipment will be your Dressmaking Scissors. Owning a great pair of dressmaking scissors will make all the difference to your finished product by ensuring smooth cutting. A good pair of Dressmaking Scissors will be an absolute pleasure to use, whereas a bad pair will be difficult, ineffective and will affect the overall quality of your work. Here at Calico Laine we stock numerous makes of scissors but my personal favourite are Fiskars. All Fiskars scissors are made in Finland from a very high quality stainless steal and their blades are ground, hardened and then skilfully tempered which allows for the best possible and most accurate cut. What I love most about Fiskars scissors it the uniqueness of the handles design which makes them extremely comfortable if you are to be using them for long periods of time and makes them very ergonomic. The question to ponder though, is 'What are the Best Fiskars Scissors To Use?'. This depends entirely on the task you wish to take on. If it is just a simple task like bunting, I would suggest the 23cm Fiskars pinking shears as they have an extended lower blade to ensure a precise zig-zag cutting action which prevents fraying. If you are a crafter, like myself, then I would say the ideal pair would be the 21cm general purpose scissors because they have long sharp blades and a bent-handle for slicing through lots of different materials in one long smooth cutting action. Maybe you are interested in learning the skill of dressmaking or maybe you are already skilled and just need a new pair of scissors. I would definitely recommend the 25cm dressmaking scissors as they have an effortless long clean cutting action and will cut through denim, polyester and most other fabrics. These are used everyday here at Calico Laine and remain a favourite model of Fiskars scissors amongst dressmakers. What makes these scissors even better is that once they start going blunt you need not worry about finding a new pair as you can also buy the Fiskars clip sharp scissor sharpener which just sharpens them straight back up again! Our range also includes children’s safety scissors such as fiskars pre-school scissors, which makes a perfect excuse to pick up the craft projects with the kids this festive season!