Mending things reminds us that we have the ability to make things right again. It soothes our subconscious and acquaints us with problem solving at a small, manageable level. I cannot begin to expound on the therapeutic value of taking a needle to a hem that was undone, and holding your finished creation up for inpsection.
Sewing in itself has always been an important domestic avenue of creativity and invention. My grandmother would innovate on the toaster cover by including a pocket for small tongs (to handle hot bread with).
Unfortunately, in an age when shortening an ordinary pair of pants in Makati will set you back about 100 pesos, the tools (and skills) of sewing are obviously no longer ubiquitous.
Thimbles (above, on middle finger) were originally essential in every household, but are now met with puzzled looks. I still remember getting a fancy painted porcelain one as a childhood present! They are used protect the finger from needle pokes, or to help push needles into thick fabric like denim. They have small indentations that allow for slip-free forcing of the needle through.
We have a bunch of stainless steel ones at the shop.
Tailoring scissors or shears are used to cut through heavier fabric, where "normal" smaller pairs of scissors would prove challenging to use. Traditionally, they are made with cast iron and steel, with a brass bolt holding the blades together. It provides the weight for a steadier hand.
Our tailoring scissors are vintage pairs made from traditional materials, and come in these awesome boxes. They have a well-sized cutting edge (the "bottom" blade), allowing for good slicing through your pet fabrics.
M Ashraf . is a well known in tailor scissors and forging here in Pakistan.
ReplyDeleteWe are basic manufacturers of brass handle and stainless steel products. . We are engaged with the forging and manufacturing from last 42 years. Our
Mission
We have a good name in Tailor Scissors maker here in Pakistan (All the exporters here in Pakistan are buying Tailor scissors from us) and now our mission is to export high quality goods and known as a high quality exporters all over the World
M Ashraf . is a well known in tailor scissors and forging here in Pakistan.
ReplyDeleteWe are basic manufacturers of brass handle and stainless steel products. . We are engaged with the forging and manufacturing from last 42 years. Our
Mission
We have a good name in Tailor Scissors maker here in Pakistan (All the exporters here in Pakistan are buying Tailor scissors from us) and now our mission is to export high quality goods and known as a high quality exporters all over the World