Merchant & Mills : Reds Extra Sharp Tailor Shears : 10" Right-Handed
The crème de la crème of tailoring scissors with stunning red enamelled handles.
Sheffield made with chrome plated blades and stunning red enamelled handles. Make a statement while you work with these dashing scissors!
Side bent 10” (25cm) extra sharp shears with corrosion protection on the inside. Forged from high carbon tool steel with offset handles and machined pivot screw. One blade is micro serrated whilst the other is traditional knife edge allowing for enhanced grip.
Longer life is achieved with specialist finishing and higher grade materials. Tools for life.
The philosophy ‘buy once, buy well’ has never been truer than with scissors. Merchant & Mills scissor factory are leaders in their field with heritage stretching back over 250 years. They are the last remaining scissor factory in Sheffield, England.
Scissors can be a one-time purchase. Choose the best you can afford. For cutting cloth, professionals will choose 8” or 10”. The larger scissors are specifically used for cutting out and do that job effortlessly. In contrast, the 8” can cut out, clip notches and grade seams. They are light enough to keep by your machine for cutting threads if you don’t have snips.
How to keep your scissors in peak condition:
After sewing, wipe the insides of the blades with a clean soft cloth. If you feel like your scissors are ‘crunching’ when closing, it’s because dust and fibres have built up in between the blades – wiping them down will cure and prevent this recurring. If you are using scissors on heavy duty fabrics, use a little machine oil over the blades.
Avoid dropping them! Never use them on paper or anything that is not cloth!
Merchant & Mills
Merchant & Mills is a UK-based company celebrated for its beautifully curated range of high-quality fabrics, sewing patterns, and expertly crafted notions. Founded in Rye, East Sussex, Merchant & Mills champions a minimalist and functional approach to garment making, emphasizing timeless style and craftsmanship. Known for its thoughtfully designed patterns and sustainable fabric collections, the brand empowers makers with tools and materials to create durable, elegant, and practical clothing. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned sewist, Merchant & Mills inspires creativity with an ethos of quality and simplicity.
Shop News
Printed & Inspired : A0 Highlights To Start The New Year
The new year has begun and your A0 wide format pattern orders continue to inspire! It looks like there are some serious making plans for these cosier months and we are excited to play a part in your process. Accessories and bags have been popular recently as well as some warmer weather skirts and dresses.
+ Fortive Tulip Top
+ Les Perlines Heatwaves Dress
+ True Bias Jesse Tee
+ Dear and Doe Fumeterre Skirt
+ Sunday School Patterns Side Tie Tank
+ Textiloom Hair Tool Bag with Pocket
+ Merchant & Mills RTR Rucksack
+ Merchant & Mills Victor Apron
+ Merchant & Mills Tailors Tool Roll
All of these patterns came through our A0 PDF pattern printing service - a wonderful way to explore new designers and level up your handmade wardrobe. If you haven’t tried it yet, it’s simple to upload your files and we’ll print, fold, and ship them right to you or choose local pick up at our Parkdale Pick up Point or in Sprucedale. We can print any designer pdf patterns you have purchased or explore the PDF patterns available through the workroom including our ever expanding selection of Merchant & Mills patterns or Lizzy House's Cookie Party Quilt Pattern.
Printed & Inspired : A0 Highlights Holiday Edition
This week we received our first order for 25+ patterns to be printed! This seems like a super fun way to start the year with a full library of new patterns to work on. Our top three patterns are all for our upcoming January workshops.
Printed & Inspired : A0 Highlights for the First Week of December
So many of you were able to advantage of our recent Digital Cosy Season Sale and the opportunity to pick up your orders at City of Craft this weekend. We see so many great indie PDF sewing patterns come through our A0 Wide Format printer each week, and it’s always fun to spot designs we haven’t tried yet.
