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DMC HARDANGER Embroidery Scissors – 9 cm, Stainless Steel Blade and Gold-Tone Metal Handles
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SKU: 9900408
Product description
Hardanger embroidery scissors: a sharp tip for cutting threads within the weave
DMC HARDANGER embroidery scissors, 9 cm long. In Hardanger embroidery you cut and pull threads out of the fabric weave itself, so you need a thin, sharp tip that slips under a single thread without damaging its neighbors. These scissors were built for exactly that.
The blade is made of stainless steel, and the handles are gold-tone metal, in the classic design of embroidery scissors. The scissors are also suitable for cross-stitch, hand embroidery and work with DMC threads and other embroidery threads.
How this model differs from our similar models
Kretzer SPIRALE CLASSIC 9 cm: A curved blade of heat-forged carbon steel, nickel- and chrome-plated
Kretzer SPIRALE Classic-Cut 9 cm: A curved blade of heat-forged carbon steel, in red packaging
DMC HARDANGER 9 cm (the model on this page): Embroidery scissors with gold-tone handles, for Hardanger embroidery
Common uses
Hardanger embroidery: cutting the weave threads
Cross-stitch and hand embroidery
Cutting embroidery threads close to the fabric
Cleaning up thread ends on the wrong side
Lace work and finishing
Who the scissors are for
Hardanger embroiderers: A thin tip for cutting weave threads
Cross-stitch embroiderers: For cutting DMC threads
Embroidery classes: For quantity orders you can contact us
A gift: Classic-design embroidery scissors in packaging
Tips for Hardanger embroidery
Go under a single thread: Lift the thread with the tip of the blade before cutting, so you don't catch a neighboring thread
Cut close to the closing stitch: That way no protruding ends are left
Good light: On a dense weave, work in front of a good light source
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Cutting the wrong thread: In Hardanger, a thread cut by mistake is very hard to fix. Count and mark beforehand
Using on thick fabric or paper: Dulls the thin tip
Storing without protection: Falling on the tip may bend it
What is Hardanger embroidery and why you need special scissors
Hardanger embroidery is named after a region in Norway. It is embroidered on an even-weave fabric, where it is easy to count the threads, and usually on dedicated Hardanger fabric with a density of 22.
Blocks of stitches: You embroider small rectangles of satin stitches over 4 or 6 weave threads, alternating lengthwise and crosswise
Cutting and pulling: Between the blocks you cut the weave threads themselves and pull them out, which creates the openings of the pattern
Why the scissors matter: You need a thin, sharp tip that slips under a single thread and cuts it close to the block, without damaging the stitches or the neighboring threads
According to DMC, the blades on these scissors are 2 cm long, thin, sharp and straight, exactly for this work.
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Specifications
Product type: Hardanger embroidery scissors
Model: 9900408
Brand: DMC
Total length: 9 cm
Blades: Stainless steel
Handles: Gold-tone metal
Sold as: Per unit
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What are Hardanger scissors?
Small embroidery scissors with a thin, sharp tip, designed for cutting threads out of the weave of the fabric in Hardanger embroidery.
What is the length of the scissors?
The total length is 9 cm.
What are they made of?
A stainless steel blade and metal handles in a gold shade.
Are they also suitable for cross-stitch?
Yes. The thin tip suits cutting embroidery threads in any kind of hand embroidery.
What is the difference between these and Kretzer embroidery scissors?
Both are 9 cm long. The DMC ones have gold-toned handles and are intended for Hardanger, and the Kretzer ones are made in Germany, with a curved forged carbon steel blade.
Are the blades straight or curved?
Straight. According to DMC, the blades are 2 cm long, thin, sharp and smooth, to cut fabric threads in a straight line and close to the stitch blocks.
When do you cut the threads in Hardanger embroidery?
Only after the satin stitch blocks around the area have been completed. Slide the tip of the blade under the thread, check that only one thread is caught, and cut close to the block.
Who is DMC?
DMC is a long-established French manufacturer of embroidery threads and embroidery accessories, whose threads are very common among embroiderers around the world.
How do I protect the fine tip?
Store the scissors closed, in a sheath or in the packaging, do not drop them and use them only for threads and thin fabric.
Can I order a quantity for an embroidery class or a store?
Yes. For bulk orders you can contact us.
