I've finally given up looking for the 1960s vintage Singer shears I had, so I now have an excuse to go shopping. I'm not looking for cheap disposable scissors, I'm looking for something that do the job for the next 40 years if I live that long :-)
I may as well go whole hog and get a nice set that includes the dressmaker's shears, embroidery scissors (the straight ones about 7 or 8 inches long), and a thread nipper to keep by the sewing machine. I'm quite willing to pay for quality and durability.
Any brand names to consider or avoid?
ObSewing project: I just whipped up a pair of curtains for the "teardrop trailer" that will be just a bit wider than the doors, and will stow out of the way without being too bulky. As storage space and cabinets (obviously) are in short supply, I added pockets to the bottom of the curtain for keys, glasses, earplugs, tissues, etc. Fabric is in two layers, a plain burgundy for the "outside", and a very nice coordinating burgundy/fuscia/pink swirly pattern with subtle silvery metallic highlights for the "inside", bound on the sides and top with coral- colored quilt binding. Fortunately the fabric tore nicely and the disappearance of my scissors did not prove too inconvenient.
DH wanted to know how I managed to get the seams so straight. 40 years of practice, I suppose ;-) He picked the colors and the fabrics, and I'm very pleased with the result.