Awl

Awl is a sharp, small, pointed tool used for piercing holes. It suitable for making holes in fabric and leather, for attaching rivets, eyelets or buttonholes. They are widely used by shoemakers and craftsmen.

It is very simple to use and comfortable on hand. Many variations are available. Some have an eye at the pointed end which helps in drawing the thread through the holes for performing manual lock stitch sewing especially for leather and in this case called a sewing awl. It should always be kept covered for safety purposes.

                                  

Paper Scissors

The Paper Scissors have thin sharp blades for cutting and stable handles to hold for control. They are used to cut pattern paper, paper designs in crafting and should not be used for fabric.

Spring Action shears

The Spring Action Shear is made of stainless-steel blades and bent handle design for precise cut. The spring-loaded mechanism opens blades after every cut minimizing the hand fatigue and makes the cutting easier.

It is ideal for cutting an array of materials such as denim, silk, vinyl, leather and multiple layers of fabric. The lock system keeps the blade closed for safe storage.

                                        

Embroidery scissors

Embroidery scissors are made of good quality stainless steel with thin, sharp matching blades and pointed edges. The sizes range from 3 to 5 inch. The embroidery scissors are perfect for cutting small areas of fabric where high precision is needed. They are useful for trimming threads, general needle work, embroidery, unpicking, making buttonholes etc. It is also available in various vintage designs (stork, grass, flower, leaf, butterfly, guitar, blossom etc.) which gives a stylish and elegant look to the scissors.

                                    

Pinking shears

The Pinking shear cuts a zig-zag pattern as they have a saw-toothed blade instead of straight. The blades are made of stainless steel for long cutting life. They are available in lengths of 16 and 19 cm.

They are excellent for finishing raw edges and seams as it creates a fray resistant edge. They can be used for fabrics, linings, silk, leather etc. to reduce fraying and also for decorative purposes.

                           

Thread cutters

Thread Cutters are also called in many names such as thread clipper, yarn clipper, thread nipper, snips, weavers or textile scissors. They are small scissors that fits in the palm. It has small sharp pointed blades that are made up of stainless steel and the spring action design helps to reopen the blades after each cut. It has two-way humanized positioning design so that it can be used by both right and left hand.

They are useful in nipping excess thread, making buttonholes, in embroidery and general utility and is budget friendly.       

                                    

Dressmakers shears

The Dressmaker Shears are the best shears for cutting the fabric. A typical one has a one bent-angle and one straight blade. To hold, it has a round thumbhole and an irregular oval finger hole. They are available in several lengths out if it 7-, 8- and 10-inch ones are used most commonly.

The bent angle of the bottom blade lets the fabric lie flat on the table and prevents you from lifting the fabric as off the table as you cut through and ensures a more accurate cut. Good quality shears are made of high-quality steel and lasts for a long time. Cutting paper can blunt them and should only be used to cut fabrics. Both left- and right-hand models are available.