Lefties: All Fingers & Thumbs
Did you know that when you use a pair of scissors to cut, you are doing more than
Left-Handed Fortnight: An Interview With Jade
Jade works in the busy William Whiteley warehouse; working the laser machine for bespoke engraving and packing orders
Sally’s Blog: Rambo and Radio
Back in the days of Old Whiteley's on Garden Street, the shop-floor shared a common wall with the
TEFLON TUESDAY: THE STORY BEHIND OUR SIGNATURE BLACK SCISSOR
Yesterday we launched a competition to win a free pair of our Teflon coated sidebent scissors – check our
Fabric or Death: Choosing the right scissor for the job
Why is it so important to have separate shears for different materials? It’s important to use the right
Friday Five – Interview with Anne Marshall
Born in Huddersfield, Anne Marshall is a passionate crafter and sewer who, when not at her sewing
Friday Five – Interview with Brita Hirsch
Originally from Germany and now based in the foothills of the Peak District, Brita Hirsch is a bespoke
Friday Five – Interview with J. M. MacLachlan
To kick off our Friday Five interview series, we're delighted to introduce J.M. MacLachlan; a practical tailor, author
Women in Charge: The 19th Century
in 1838 Thomas Wilkinson made and presented Queen Victoria with a pair of beautiful, elaborately produced scissors
Happy Birthday to our master scissormaker
Our master craftsman Andrew turned 60 this weekend!