Milward Dressmaking Shears 25cm review
long blades at a low price

7.9/10 provisional Provisional
25cm stainless blades that Milward says cut up to 20 layers, with ergonomic plastic handles. Researched from retailer and maker listings; we have not tested it, and the score is provisional.
Pick it if
you cut out large pattern pieces.
Skip it if
you have small hands.
What owners and reviewers like
- 25cm blades
- Ergonomic handles
- Maker claims up to 20 layers
What to watch for
- Long shears are tiring for small hands
Key specs
| Length | 25cm |
|---|---|
| Blades | Stainless steel |
How the score breaks down
| Core performance on paper | 2.4 / 3 |
|---|---|
| Ease for beginners | 1.6 / 2 |
| Value | 1.7 / 2 |
| Reliability reports | 1.2 / 1.5 |
| UK support and warranty | 1.0 / 1.5 |
Weights from how we score. Scores are provisional and based on cited sources, not a test.
Price and where to buy
£19 inc VAT (Sew Essential, checked 1 Nov 2026)
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.