Here are some ways to sharpen sewing scissors:
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Send them to a professional sharpening service: This is the best way to sharpen fabric and pinking scissors, as crafters normally don’t have the specialist tools or training needed to sharpen scissors correctly. Expect to pay about $7 – 20 (£6 – 15) .
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Sharpen with sandpaper: Fold sandpaper in half with the rough sides facing out, and cut through it with your scissors. After around 12 cuts, test your scissors on fabric fat quarters to see whether theyre sharp enough.
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Use aluminum foil: Fold a piece of aluminum foil lengthwise multiple times so you have a thick, folded strip of foil. Cut through the foil with your scissors several times to sharpen them.
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Use steel wool: Cut through a piece of steel wool with your scissors several times to sharpen them.
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Use a sewing pin: Cut through a sewing pin with your scissors several times to sharpen them.
Its important to wipe down the blades of the scissors after sharpening to clear off any bits that may have collected on the blades while sharpening the scissors.
