Cutting mat
Also: self-healing mat
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A self-healing, gridded mat that protects work surfaces and guides straight or angled cuts when used together with a rotary cutter.
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Buttonhole scissors
Small scissors, sometimes with an adjustable screw stop, designed specifically to cut open the center of a stitched buttonhole without overcutting.
Duckbill scissors
Applique scissors with one wide, flat, blunt-tipped blade that slides beneath the top fabric layer to trim it without cutting the layer below.
Thread snips
Small, spring-loaded scissors with short blades designed for quickly trimming thread tails and jump stitches without picking up full-size scissors.
Dressmaker shears
Long-bladed scissors with an offset, bent handle that lets the lower blade rest flat on the cutting table for accurate cutting through fabric layers.
Embroidery scissors
Small, sharply pointed scissors, often around four inches long, used for precise trimming of thread and detail work close to fabric.
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