Best craft scissors for every type of project

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(50) Hemline Petrol Dressmaking Scissors 21.6cm

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These lovely iridescent scissors are perfect for your sewing projects and will make smooth work of cutting through any fabric.

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If you’re a super speedy knitter or crocheter, these are the snips for you. They’re perfect for quickly cutting the yarn at the end of each row or round. Thread them on a piece of string and tie them round your neck for even quicker snipping!

Liberty Margaret Annie Print Sewing Scissors in Pouch

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These little scissors in an iconic Liberty print pouch are perfect for embroidery projects, or to pop in your handbag for sewing on the go.

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Milward 9″ Pinking Shears

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Pinking shears are a great tool to have if you love dressmaking or making sewing projects for your home. These shears have a comfortable soft grip, making them really easy to use.

Dunelm Citrus Fruit Pack of 3 Scissors

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IF you’re a crafting all-rounder, this sunny set of citrus scissors is the right buy for you. The three sizes mean you’ll have the right tool for everything from card making to cutting fabric for sewing projects.

Prym Prym Professional Bent Embroidery Scissors, 10cm

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These sweet embroidery scissors are shaped like a bird, and great for quick snips on small items like yarn and cotton thread. They’re small enough to not take up much space in your craft bag, too.

Japanese Sakagen Flower Scissors Hand Creation

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These Japanese-style scissors are perfect if you love flower arranging or pressing flowers – they’re designed to cut flowers, and are coated fluorine to prevent rust.

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