These Dressmakers Shears 210mm are precision cutting shears designed specifically for cutting woven and knitted textiles, pattern paper and soft furnishings. Their primary use is accurate, long straight cuts and trimming in dressmaking, tailoring, alterations and general sewing; the long blades and offset handle keep fabric flat for smooth, continuous cutting without lifting the work.

The blades are made from stainless tool steel X50CrMoV15 (EN ISO 4957 / 1.4116), hardened and heat treated to approximately 54–58 HRC for durable edge retention. Blades are micro-ground and mirror-polished to reduce drag and prevent snags on delicate fabrics. The finish resists surface corrosion and staining common in textile environments. A central adjustable pivot with a slotted screw (flat-head drive) allows easy tension setting and simple maintenance or re-tensioning over time.

Handle geometry is the classic offset dressmaker profile to keep the blades flat during long cuts; handles are moulded glass-filled nylon for strength, with a satin finish for comfortable grip and reduced hand fatigue. The shears meet manufacturing quality standards under an EN ISO 9001 quality management system and are produced to the recognised tool-steel specification EN ISO 4957, ensuring consistent hardness and metallurgical properties suitable for cutting tools.

Typical applications include garment cutting, pattern making, costume and stage work, upholstery trimming, curtain and soft-furnishing manufacture, and educational sewing workshops. Industries using these shears range from fashion and textile manufacturers to bespoke tailoring, theatre costume departments and upholstery shops where reliable, precise fabric cutting is required.

Key benefits are corrosion resistance from the stainless tool steel, good edge durability from the heat-treated hardness, and the adjustable pivot which keeps cutting action consistent across different fabric weights. The offset handle improves control and reduces fabric distortion, while the polished blades give clean, burr-free cuts across a wide range of textiles.

Duchy Fasteners stocks these shears in the 210mm length as single items and in multi-packs for trade; complementary sizes and alternative handle styles are also available from our hand tools range. If you need specific pack quantities or bulk options, please contact us for current stock and lead times.