scissors :--These have round handles and the blades are usually

less than 6 " . They are designed mainly for snipping threads

and trimming seams . How ever , scissors with 5 " blade can be

used by beginners for cutting fabric as well . For embroidery and

cutting buttonholes sharp pointed scissors with blades 1/2 " to 1 " long

are very useful . The best types of scissors have blades of uneven

width . they should be held so that the wider blade is above the

narrower blade .