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Whiteley’s offers a wide range of beautifully hand-crafted scissors and shears to cover every cutting need. Explore the Whiteley collection to find the perfect pair for you.

Since 1760, every scissor produced by the company has been hand-made, assembled and tested by craftsmen, using the skills and techniques honed and handed down over centuries.

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We are constantly innovating to bring you groundbreaking new cutting technology, inspired by 260 years of experience.

Combining the ergonomics of heritage products with stylish and technologically advanced finishes, these are scissors like no other.

FULL HOUSE GIFT SET

EPAULETTE EMBROIDERY SCISSORS

WILKINSON EXO GOLD

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Delighted

I received the nail scissors a few days ago and am really delighted with them! Also, I am so impressed with the service from your Company .

Joan G

Absolutely Beautiful

The scissors arrived today and they are all absolutely beautiful. Such a great sound when the blades brush by each other. The EXO design and gold color are stunning and the gift is perfect.

Melissa K

I would definitely recommend them to any lefty. 5*

The shears were beautifully boxed with all necessary instructions on how to use. On first look to shears were expertly finished with a polished and glossy tone on the striking red handle - this colour is amazing! The handle fits perfectly for my left hand like it was meant to be, and the blades glide like butter. The shears are very easy to control with the grip and brilliant for cutting light weight fabrics which has been some what difficult in the past. I can't wait to cut out more garments for my future makes! I would definitely recommend them to any lefty. 5*

Joshua B

The quality of your products shines through even better in person

Extremely happy with the EXO gift set, and I have to say the quality of your products shines through even better in person than viewed online. Everyone involved with your company must be rightly proud to produce such items.

Leyton R

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Founded in 1760, with 12 generations of heritage and craftsmanship. Handmade #scissors from Sheffield, England, that cut perfectly every time ✂️

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Need something to brighten up your January? Take a look at our incredible EXO Spectrum shears. These are owned by @madeline.k.west and are pretty amazing to look at (even if we do say so ourselves!). Our EXO Spectrum shears are made to order only, so if you would like to enquire, please email sales@whiteley.co.uk and we will be able to assist you.

#shears #tailoring #tailorsshears #scissors #colourfulshears #exo #exospectrum #handmade #crafts #craftsmanship #madeinengland #madeinsheffield #manufacturing

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Do you have a pair of our embroidery scissors?

@scenic_stitches says "Where do I start with these beautiful scissors - they are simply perfection. Since I started sewing and creating (about a year and a half now) I had a pair of random scissors and they did the job, but they were a bit big for fiddly bits and not very 'aesthetically pleasing'. I know, so long as the scissors do the job, what does it matter what they look like... But who doesn't want something pretty to look at too?
I had read so many great reviews, and when a good Instagram friend of mine (@ovobloom) had this exact pair, and nothing but good things to say about them, I knew I had to get involved. And hello, there were appointed 'Manufacturers of Scissors in Ordinary to Her Majesty Queen Victoria and Cutlers to H.R.H. Prince Albert' - how impressive is that!
Founded in 1760 and handmade by craftsmen every time, @whiteley1760 you blow my mind. Your scissors are beautiful and they work perfectly." We couldn't be more thrilled to hear fantastic things like this and thank you so much to @scenic_stitches for your kind words! As a small company, word-of-mouth is so important to us and we love to hear when people have been recommended a pair of Whiteley scissors. Did anyone ever recommend a pair of Whiteley scissors to you?

#scissors #shears #embroidery #sewing #stitching #craft #williamwhiteley #embroideryscissors #stitches #sheffield #madeinengland #handmade #madeinsheffield #craftsmanship

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Our silver and gold EXOs being put to the test at @americanbespoketailoring by helping to tailor a waistcoat. Remember to tag us in all your creations!
#scissors #shears #tailoringshears #williamwhiteley #madeinsheffield #sheffield #manufacturing #madeinbritain #britishmade #tailoring

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This little mouse, from Beatrix Potter's Tailor of Gloucester is reading a copy of the Tailor & Cutter magazine. He has been in the Whiteley's directors' office for decades and is special to us because William Whiteley and Sons advertised in the Tailor & Cutter magazine until the seventies. We even designed our packaging based on a William Whiteley's advert that was featured in a copy of Tailor & Cutter in 1883.

#beatrixpotter #tailorandcutter #history #sheffield #madeinsheffield #scissors #shears #tailoring #sewing #handmade #tailorofgloucester

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Repost from Prestige Bespoke Tailors (@prestigetailor) and also featured on Tatler Indonesia (@indonesiatatler). The @prestigetailor tells a story about Bespoke Suit Tailoring and Hand Embroidery Craftsmanship. The house combines modern-embroidering with the classic virtues of British bespoke tailoring.

Watch to find out more and see our EXOs in action.

#bespokesuit #bespoketailoring #craftsmanship #handmade #tatler #handembroidery #embroidering #tailoring #suittailoring #tailorsshears #indonesia #tatlerindonesia #handmade #madeinsheffield #british #britishmade

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Just keep swimming! 🐟 Our Embroidery Gold scissors used by @scenic_stitches to create this beautiful embroided brooch! Did you know, we do several different styles of embroidery scissors, including Big Bow with larger bows (finger holes) for more comfortable use. Buy online at www.whiteley.co.uk

#embroidery #embroideryscissors #brooch #handmande #craft #stitching #craftsmanship #madeinengland #britishmade #williamwhiteley #sheffield #madeinsheffield #manufacturing

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Hands up if you have a pair of our gold EXOs! We are loving this photo from @the_keep who is making a custom sheath for their pair. We love to see all the fantastic things you make with EXOs so please make sure you tag us.

#shears #scissors #williamwhiteley #madeinsheffield #sheffieldmade #tailoring #upholstery #craft #tailorshears #manufacturing #madeinbritain #britishmade #craftsmanship

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Our theadclips are the perfect accompaniment to any crafter's tool kit. Designed to hang from your third finger as you sew, these thread snips leave the rest of your hand free to manage the needle and thread.
Our threadclips come in straight, curved and black variants. Available to buy on our online store: https://www.whiteley.co.uk/product-category/tailoring/

Photo credit: @maviepaysanneetcreative 📷

#threadclips #sewing #craft #handmade #madeinbritain #britishmade #sheffield #knitting #knitters #manufacturing #sheffieldmade #madeinsheffield

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Anna is currently a student at the @tailoringacademy based in Macclesfield and is one of approximately 6.4 million people in the UK who are left-handed. Anna recently received a pair of our left-handed sidebent shears. Did you know, we make a variety of fabric shears specifically for left-hand use?
Photo by @jilliphoto for @sunderland_street_macc 📷

To find out more about of left-handed range, visit our website: https://www.whiteley.co.uk/product-category/left-handed/

#shears #scissors #tailoring #thetailoringacademy #macclesfield #britahirsch #lefthanded #madeinengland #handmade #britishmade #craftsmanship #sheffield

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A pair of our gold plated embroidery scissors taken by the lovely @scenic_stitches. Looks like they're in for a day of hard work with all those threads!
Our scissors and shears are available to buy online at: https://www.whiteley.co.uk/store/

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