You don’t see pinking shears used much these days, but they really were the way to finish seams before overlockers made their way into home sewing rooms. That little zig-zag edge you sometimes spot on fabric swatches or inside vintage garments? That’s a pinked edge, made with special scissors called pinking shears, where every tiny zig-zag is actually a little knife blade. You may already be familiar with the look of a pinked seam... But did you know you can actually cut your pattern pieces with

Ever pulled fabric out of the wash and found a whole 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀? 😩 Share this with someone who needs to know. 🔃 Here’s the fix: finish your fabric ends before you pre-wash! 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿 — a simple zigzag stitch or a quick trim with pinking shears works wonders. You’ll lose way less fabric and make prep so much smoother. 🌸 Don't forget to share! 🔃 Let's get sewing! 🧵 #sewing #sewinglessons #learntose