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8.25″ Dressmaker Scissors
$139
Availability: Available on back-order
Made in small batches.
A batch can take up to 12 weeks.
Backorders are fulfilled in order as batches are completed.
Delivery times can vary.
MADE IN SHEFFIELD
Like all Ernest Wright scissors and shears, the 8.25″ Dressmaker shears begin as two solid bars of carbon steel. Through the traditional process of hot forging, a bar is converted into a blank before our putter-togetherers get to work. The die for the 8.25″ is an old Sheffield pattern unearthed and revitalised. Made to order, these unique scissors will never let you down.
DETAILS
Category: Sewing
Type: Dressmaker scissors, Â Tailor shears, Fabric shears
Use: Tailors and dressmakers, cutting fabric
Total length: 8.25″ / 21 cm
Blade length: 3.75″ / 9.5 cm
Weight: 180 g
Material: Hot Drop forged C50 carbon steel,
for long-life precision edge retention
Finish: Hand polished
Packaging: Sliding tray presentation box
Note: we also have a left-handed version.
Why are some shears sidebent?
Sidebent shears, also known as bent-handle shears, are designed with the shanks raised above the blades, allowing the lower bow to clear the edge of a worktable while the blades remain flat against the surface. This enables long, accurate cuts without lifting the fabric from the table.
For dressmakers and tailors, this makes a significant difference. Large pieces of cloth can be cut smoothly while remaining fully supported, improving both accuracy and efficiency. It is one of the reasons why sidebent dressmaker shears and tailor shears have remained the preferred choice for professional fabric cutting since the design was first patented in Sheffield in 1800.
Our 8.25″ Sidebent Dressmaker Shears are also available in a true left-handed version.