Editorial Review

These wood-handled professional-quality shears perform a wide variety of everyday kitchen tasks, from snipping herbs to cutting pizza to trimming fat from meat. A notch on the blade secures game or poultry bones, while the handle grips around hard-to-open bottles and jars. Add can opener and flat screwdriver extensions on the handle, and you have an all-around tool that’s an essential in any kitchen. Afterwards, the blades un-hinge for easy, thorough clean-up.Read more

Features

• All-purpose kitchen shears for snipping herbs, trimming meat, and cutting open packages
• Stamped high-carbon stainless steel blades feature exceptional sharpness and rust and stain resistance
• Full tang for balance and strength; exclusive Taper Grind edge
• Comfortable wood handles secured with triple-brass rivets
• Scissors detach for cleaning; hand wash for best results; lifetime guarantee

Reviews (2)

Have had these for years
Still work just great.Recently bought the Henckels International 5-Piece Scissors Set, sent those back (they were absolute junk) and gave these guys a sharpen.They come apart (easy to clean and sharpen) the Henckels didn't (?).
Best in the West
These shears are tough, versatile, and handsome.They take apart so they are easy to clean.They have a notch on the blades to capture bones or other hard stuff, like rose stems.They have a can opener and flat screw-driver-type extension on the handle.Quality shears. ... Read more

Features

• For ages 6 and up

Features

• Tapered points for clean, precise cuts
• Comfortable, flexible handles
• Extra reach -- ideal for pruning roses and other thorny plants
• For right or left-handed use
• Powerful, well balanced leverage for quick and easy cutting or pruning

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The first pair of scissors you'll reach for
Have had these marvelous scissors for several years now and find they're the first I reach for in the kitchen.The blades are sharp but thin so they can get into odd places.I find them particularly useful for everything from mincing parsley to opening that horrible hard plastic packaging that all the manufacturers love.The red handles also make them easy to spot in a drawer.They're lightweight enough to use even for extended periods while their handles are comfortable enough to never produce blisters.Highly recommended ... Read more

Features

• Buttoneer - Handy device that replaces buttons in seconds
• Buttoneer - easy to use
• Lightweight
• Compact device

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These Scissors Rocks!
I have nothing bad to say about these excelent scissors!
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Features

• Compact Case
• Tight-fitting clasp

Editorial Review

For home tailoring, quilting, and detailed sewing, the Quik Press is a dream. While a handheld iron has its place, the large 9-by-22-inch padded surface of this tabletop unit presses more fabric at once, making it ideal for professionally setting pleats, gathers, and pant leg creases, as well as fusing interfacing. The tapered end neatly shapes contoured sleeves and darts, while the hole-free nonstick metal shoe plate makes appliqués and heat transfers a crafter’s delight. A temperature dial and pressure selector--either 50 or 100 pounds--lets the press smooth everything from delicate nylon to wrinkle-prone linen. An automatic shutoff adds safety, and the nonstick cotton cover conveniently removes for washing. The long handle keeps hands away from hot surfaces and locks shut when finished, making the press easy to carry to sewing circles. Since the press uses dry heat, a spray bottle is included for misting fabrics when desired. The press measures 23 by 20 by 8-1/2 inches, and is covered by a one-year warranty against defects. Read more

Features

• Dry press produces up to 100 pounds of pressure
• Teflon-coated surface is 7 times larger than regular irons
• Great for shaping pleats, gathers, sleeves, darts, and more
• Long handle keeps hands away from heat, locks for portability
• Variable temperature control for all fabrics; use sitting or standing

Reviews (5)

Nice Press for Quilters, Sewers or Crafters
I purchased this item and it works very nicely w/the projects I do.It is not very large which is a good thing.Get's very hot, very quick and that cuts down on time which is an added bonus.This press also works well for clothing.

I love it!!!
This was an impulse purchase for me and I was worried I'd have buyers remorse.As it turned out I am extremely thrilled with this press.For my needs it is perfect.I just zipped through a huge laundry basket of cloth napkins and dish towels that would have taken me about 5 times longer to iron. The day the iron arrived I ironed a huge load of t-shirts and other items that would have taken me a week to get through.
NOT HAPPY
I would have to say that amazon gave me a good deal andimmediate delivery.
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Subjects:  1. Irons    2. Sewing Machine Accessories    3. Ironing    4. Laundry    5. Steamers    6. Steaming    7. Steam Generators    8. Clothing    9. (Clothes)    10. Sewing    11. Sewing Machines   

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nice
has a nice soft big handle to grip and easy for kids to use. ... Read more

Features

• Bubble Jet Set allows you to print directly on fabric with an ink jet or bubble jet printer
• Keeps the true texture of fabric, will not leave fabric stiff or coated with a plastic film
• Bubble Jet Rinse is a mild detergent for direct ink and dye application use with the Bubble Jet Set

Editorial Review

Any experienced sewer knows that there's a lot more to the craft than a needle and thread. Each task necessitates specific equipment to accommodate the specific garment, be it the right shade of thread, size, color, and style of button, or type of fastener. Stick or safety pins may be required to hold a hem in place. Different fabrics demand different sizes of needles. A sewer often accumulates the tools of the trade over many years. After collecting this array of knick-knacks, organized storage presents another dilemma. For such a conundrum, Smart Kit offers their Classic Sewing Basket. Gracefully adorned, the basket provides a home for the minutiae of sewing and comes equipped with all the basic accessories to get a project started. Read more

Features

• Accessories within
• Designed velcro closure
• Swinging Easy Carry Handle
• Inner Removable tray to place items on
• Packed in an Attractive Colored Box. So it is just the Perfect Gift for any given occasion.

Reviews (7)

Great Kit
his kit is absolutely great! It includes all accessories necessary to sew.I just love it. Thank YOu Sharperproducts

It is not a five star product anymore
I received the sewing kit to give to my future daughter-in-law.I was appalled at the quality of the product.The plastic tray is extremely "flimsy" and would not last at all.The "notions" that are included are of particulary poor quality.The tracing wheel would not last long enough to trace one pattern.The scissors are not sewing scissors, but are cheap craft scissors.The thread is not mercerized and would shrink when washed.As one person who saw it said "No corner was left uncut."I would not recommend that anyone buy this, especially if you were using it as a prize or a promotional device.Currently, I am disturbed by their return policy, which seems to be "customer unfriendly."

LIKE IT SO VERY MUCH!
Truly love this item.....Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks to Sharper Products. ... Read more

Editorial Review

When Isaac Singer invented his first sewing machine in 1850, little did he foresee the range of home machines available today. An embroiderer’s dream, the electronic Singer Futura employs the user’s personal computer to transmit dozens of embroidery designs from the internet, a CD, or a floppy disk onto a range of fabrics. A step-by-step tutorial gets the user started, and additional online customer support is also available.Read more

Features

• Electronic sewing machine with computer-powered embroidery unit
• Requires a personal computer with Pentium II processor
• Accepts embroidery designs from internet, CD, or floppy disk
• 80 stitch functions; built-in needle threader; 2 styles of 1-step buttonholes
• 25-year limited warranty

Reviews (24)

If I could rate it zero stars I would have.
I had the CE100 for all of 3 days and it was just awful, I ended up exchanging it for the CE200 (so glad I did) The CE100, has some problems, first off, it doesn't sew, and considering this IS a sewing machine I find this to be a big problem!!The bobbin thread will not lock your stitches, and on top of that the top thread breaks like every 4 stitches. And for those of you wondering I have sewn for over 15 years and believe me I called customer service, and they told me that the CE100 series has a problem with the bobbin casing cracking. Well call me crazy but why are they still selling the dumb thing then?? Seriously, I spent 3 very long days doing nothing but being upset, angry, and aggervated, not to mention saying ugly words and making up new ones when those didn't work:-) Save yourself from what I went through, just spend the extra money and get the CE200, once you get it and figure it out , it can be addictive! Good luck and happy sewing!!

Absolutely Love It, I'm a beginner, it's not hard to use!
My husband bought this for me a year ago, I had never used an embroidery machine before.I was kind of scared about having to learn the new technology.I flipped through the manual for about 30 minutes and then got started, it worked easily and effortlessly.I use the software to digitize clipart and drawings that I scan into the computer, it is so much fun!Family members and friends are always so impressed when they see what I make.I'm going to a wedding in a month and I plan on monogramming some towels as a present.
There was a problem but now it is fixed!!
These machines are awesome and powerful, but were getting poor reviews when they debuted in 2005 because of a bobbin problem and a software problem.Singer has moved to fix both problems.Newer stock of machines have a much-improved bobbin cover, which eliminates the problem of the bobbin getting progressively worse.A new version of the software has no known problems.You can update your software at their website, or call customer service to get the problem fixed.I have found their customer service to be first rate.Poke around the website for tons more information than is in the books that come with it.
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Features

• Repels spills and stains
• Net Wt. 10oz. (283g)

Reviews (1)

Supreme Clothing Preserver
Thank you, thank you to whomever decided to cultivate the idea of placing such a fantastic product on the market. My clothing purchasing and my dry cleaning trips have all inevitably benefited from the use of this Scotchgard Protector. I look forward to having this product in my future because it has saved me and my family many times over. Thanks again and God bless, Ione Hill ... Read more

Editorial Review

Equipped with a differential feed to permit the gathering offabrics for creating ruffles, for example, and for sewing knits withoutthem stretching, this two-needle machine sews six kinds of stitcheswith three or four threads and permits quick, easy stitching, trimming,and overcasting in a single operation. It provides convenience, speed(up to 1,300 stitches per minute), and the reliability of the Singername. Available stitch functions include the three-thread overlock; thethree-thread, wrapped-edge overlock; the four-thread mock-safetystitch; flatlock; blind hem; and rolled hem. Conversion from normaloveredging to rolled hemming can be accomplished without changing thethroat plate. Read more

Features

• Differential feed permits serging on contemporary fabrics
• Color-coded threading; 1300 stitches per minute; easy tension adjustment
• Adjustable stitch width (3.0 - 6.7 mm) and stitch length (2.0 - 4.0 mm)
• Easy conversion to free-arm sewing; built-in accessory storage
• 25-year warranty on head; 5 on electrics, electronics, 1 on parts, adjustments

Reviews (6)

FRUSTRATED!!!!!
I have to admit right off that I am not an experienced serger, but I do have good sewing experience.This machine has been such a nightmare for me!!!!I was so excited to get my first serger, but I am having nothing but problems and have not been able to finish one single thing.ARG!It threaded pretty easily with clear color-coded instructions but nothing else has worked.Three needles have broken, one bent (I'm only sewing flannel here!).Now I am out of needles and as others have mentioned, they aren't easy to find.I will have to order new neddles online which is fine with me at the moment as I could use the week long break from this frustating machine!I'll give it one more go when the new needles arrive, and perhaps a trip to the 'local' singer dealer 35 miles miles away, but I may be returning this machiine.

needs #2022 serger chromium needles
i purchased this machine from walmart in store in november 2005 as it had a free arm that is small enough to trim and hem ladies slacks.this is important to my type of sewing as i always seem to be doing circular stitching on ready to wear as well as fashion sewing.i am very pleased with the speed of stitching and the ease of threading. the manual is excellant. also the singer company website has a full color threading guide to print out if you need a large sized picture. the #2022 needles are hard to find in stores however singer website has them in 5 packs for 5 dollars each i have ordered 5 packs as they are combo of size 11 and 14. they are special because of the longer grooves front and back to reduce friction in high speed sewing. however my manual says #2020 may be used but you have to tinker with the tensions. in regard to the creeping or machine walking i have the machine on a sturdy surface, an old typewriter table from a second hand office supply store that is on wheels and has side extensions. i placedthe machine on a vinyl placematand this cured the creeping and quieted the sound as well. for 193 dollars i got a good deal.however i would suggest this for a person who has sewn with sergers or someone who can go to an experienced sewer.

Cheaply made and not recommended for the serious sewer
I bought this item at Walmart for $229 and was excited to begin sewing my first project.That was a huge mistake.The thread kept popping out of the tension on #3 no matter what I did.I tried tightening it several times, went back to directions repeatedly looking for what I could have done wrong, though everything appeared to have been done correctly.To finish the initial project I was sewing I ended up having to hold thread #3 by hand to create the right tension to finish sewing.Thank goodness for dexterity!The other major problem I had was the machine jumped around a lot on my sewing table as it sewed.It didn't weigh enough to hold it in place, nor were there any suction cups on the bottom to keep it stable.I ended up having to chase the machine down while I was holding thread #3!I'm sure it all looked quite comical, but it was WAY too much of a hassle for me.I returned the item to Walmart, got my money back and went to a local sewing shop and found a Janome serger that didn't cost too much more.The Janome threads beautifully with perfect tension and has little suction feet to hold the machine in place while sewing.Going from the Singer to the Janome in the same day made it very clear to me what a cheap piece of junk the Singer is.As a side note, I asked the repairman at the sewing shop about the Singer and he says he won't carry them anymore because they break too often.3 Months later and I haven't had a single problem with my Janome! ... Read more

Features

• True left-handed blades
• Unique Softgrip® handles
• Safer cutting angle
• Pointed-tip (ages 5+)
• Corrosion resistant blades

Features

• Shape punches: Includes 3 circle sizes to make eyelet holes and more!
• Multi tool has scoring tool which doubles as a ball point embosser, a piercing tool, blades & cap
• Bone folder makes super sharp perfect creases in a smooth fluid movement for cards and boxes
• Craft Hammer weighs less than traditional hammers and is perfect for eyelets
• Tweezers are great for tiny little pieces and make picking up items simple!