Scissors and cutting reviews
Researched verdicts on scissors and cutting for UK sewists.
I keep everything neatly wound and check each detail off.
– Bobbin
Fiskars Amplify Sewing Scissors 21cm
Torsion-bar scissors for thick layers.
8.1/10 provisional Researched
£29 inc VAT (Sew Essential, checked 1 Nov 2026) · Level: All levels
Fiskars RazorEdge Fabric Scissors 21cm
Good fabric scissors under £20.
8.2/10 provisional Researched
£19 inc VAT (Sew Essential, checked 1 Nov 2026) · Level: All levels
Hemline Soft Grip Dressmaking Shears 210mm
Budget shears with an adjustable screw.
7.5/10 provisional Researched
£10.96 inc VAT (Sew Essential, checked 1 Nov 2026) · Level: Beginner
Janome Soft N Sharp Sidebent 9in
Kai-made knife-edge shears.
8.0/10 provisional Researched
£28 inc VAT (Sew Essential, checked 1 Nov 2026) · Level: All levels
Milward Dressmaking Shears 25cm
Long blades for cutting out.
7.9/10 provisional Researched
£19 inc VAT (Sew Essential, checked 1 Nov 2026) · Level: All levels
Olfa 45mm Rotary Cutter
The standard 45mm cutter.
8.3/10 provisional Researched
£15.50 inc VAT (Sew Essential, checked 1 Nov 2026) · Level: Beginner
Olfa Quick-Change 45mm Rotary Cutter
One-click blade changes and a split guard.
8.3/10 provisional Researched
£24 inc VAT (Sew Essential, checked 1 Nov 2026) · Level: All levels
Prym Rotary Cutter Maxi Easy 45mm
A slide-release cutter that cuts both ways.
7.9/10 provisional Researched
£21 inc VAT (Sew Essential, checked 1 Nov 2026) · Level: All levels