Scissors for Gardening & Floristry
Gardening tools come in all shapes and sizes but I bet scissors don’t spring to mind when you’re looking … Scissors for Gardening & Floristry
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Edward Scissorhands
Edward Scissorhands In the iconic Tim Burton film “Edward Scissorhands,” Johnny Depp portrays a unique character – an artificially created … Edward Scissorhands
Fabric or Death: Why Choosing the Right Scissor is So Important
The Importance of Choosing the Right Scissors for Effective Cutting At Whiteley’s, we often receive inquiries from people seeking guidance … Fabric or Death: Why Choosing the Right Scissor is So Important
Special Hammers for Making Scissors.
Shaping Scissors with Precision and Purpose Scissors aren’t just two flat steel blades. The cutting action happens at the point … Special Hammers for Making Scissors.
A 100+ year Old Scissor
These scissors arrived in a very dirty condition due to their age and the owners were keen to know how … A 100+ year Old Scissor
Women in Manufacturing
Usually, women were involved in scissor making when it came to the finishing and polishing operations. They would stand in front … Women in Manufacturing
Marking Scissors
Do you know how people personalised and identified the type of scissors in the old days? Although marking scissors might … Marking Scissors
Scissors for two Queens
In 2003, Sheffield completed the building of its Winter Gardens which were the largest of its kind to be opened … Scissors for two Queens
KITCHEN SCISSOR 101
When you look at our catalogue of products, I’m sure you’ll have noticed we offer a vast array of fabric … KITCHEN SCISSOR 101
The Best Scissors for the Job
No matter which fabric you are cutting, whether you’re a novice or an expert. From quilting to tailoring, dressmaking to … The Best Scissors for the Job
Happy Birthday to our master scissormaker
Our master craftsman Andrew turned 60 this weekend!
Snips & Off-Cuts
At Whiteley’s, we have twelve people who work in the factory and warehouse, making and packing and dispatching. All these jobs have their own special sounds which make up the tapestry of the day, and if one of those sounds is missing, it is immediately noticeable!