Scissors are scissors, right? Wrong. By now, for those who've experienced this story firsthand, we know we should never use someone else's special fabric scissors to cut paper.

Sarah Balch A pair of jeans you want to cut into shorts Fabric scissors (not kitchen or craft scissors) Sandpaper Chalk A ruler Note that you can use a permanent marker or a pen if you think chalk ...

What you do need are a ruler and a cutting tool, preferably fabric shears such as the Singer fabric scissors with comfort grip, or something like the Fiskars 45mm titanium rotary cutter.

The best overall The best budget shears A great deal, the Singer 8.5-inch ProSeries Scissors is highly affordable and effective in cutting through multiple layers of fabric.

Step 2: Cut the Inseam Once you know where you're cutting, grab a pair of scissors, such as Singer Fabric Scissors ($5). For best results, Mielke advised making the cut a little longer than desired.

Cotton fabric Fabric scissors Pencil Stencils 1/4 cup corn starch 2 1/2 cups water Small sauce pan Whisk Small bowl Paint brush Paper towels Iron (optional) Painter's tape (optional) Measuring ...

In Collenette’s collection are 18th-century stork scissors that open to reveal a baby in a nutshell. The stork itself stands on a turtle: a symbol of fertility. At the other end of the human ...