text: I first discovered these scissors when I received them as a gift for my 40th birthday. “Scissors? That’s an odd milestone gift,” you might be thinking, and I was mildly sceptical, too. I have a zillion pairs. But oh ho ho, these are special, and now really good scissors are my go-to milestone birthday gift for mendy friends. (I once tried to buy these for a gift but they were sold out everywhere, which prompted me to order a bunch for this shop so I never run out!)
  These are like the Jack-of-all-scissors; they’re small, sharp and precise (great for snipping threads), yet strong, decisive and agile when you need to create new holes (e.g. for reverse appliqué or mending practice) or tidy up raggedy holes before mending. And they’re a great option when traditional scissors are uncomfortable or difficult to use.
  They’re the kind of scissors you think you won’t need when you start a project, then wish you had at hand.
  - Lifetime warranty
  - Suitable for use right- or left-handed
  - Easy to use for people with limited hand strength
  - Micro-Tip blades allow precise cutting in tight spaces
  - Spring action reduces hand fatigue
  - Softgrip touchpoints enhance comfort and control
  - Easy-open thumb lock for safe storage and transport
  Made in China from stainless steel (blades) and plastic (handles) and packaged in clear plastic and cardboard with a plastic zip tie.
  This shop dispatches orders once a week so I can do alllll the things – including running this shop and running after two tiny tots – and enjoy my life. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.
  I ship via Australia Post. If you select Express Post at checkout, it will speed up Australia Post's delivery timeframe but won't speed up my process.
  After your order has been packed, you will receive an email notification with your Australia Post tracking number, which you can use to check on the delivery status of your order.
  International customers: click here for current Australia Post international delivery timeframes.
  Shipping is currently a flat rate of $12 within Australia ($17 Express Post); international shipping is calculated at checkout. Gift vouchers are delivered electronically and do not require shipping.
  I ship worldwide with the exception of the UK, due to VAT regulations that came into effect on 1 January 2021. If you are in the UK you can order the UK edition of my book from your local bookshop.
  Customers in Northcote, Thornbury and nearby suburbs (subject to capacity) can select local delivery at checkout. Local delivery is extra-slow and coincides with my pram-walking / kid-wrangling schedule, up to one week after purchase.
  I choose to reuse
  When shipping orders my first priority is to reuse packaging materials whenever possible – boxes, padded mailers, cardboard, paper, tissue paper, bubble wrap and egg cartons from neighbours, second-hand shops and recycling centres. I cannot guarantee the materials used to ship your order will be plastic-free for this reason.
  I buy recycled packaging
  If I don’t have suitable second-hand packaging to use for your order, my next priority is packaging made from recycled materials. It's important to me to support Australian companies making good products from our recyclables, and to make sure that material gets a second life.
  I use compostable, gummed kraft-paper tape to seal my parcels whenever possible. I have a second-hand tape wetter that I love, purchased from my local op shop. Gummed paper tape is available at most art-supply shops if you want to make the switch yourself!
  Express Post orders will have official plastic "Express Post" tape added.
  International orders will have a plastic pocket taped to them, to accommodate paperwork required by customs.
  Individual product packaging
  Every item for sale on this website has its packaging components listed and in most cases photographed, so you can make an informed decision.
  When I speak to my suppliers I specifically ask that my orders be supplied to me without plastic packaging, whenever possible, to avoid waste and single-use plastic. This isn’t always possible, but I’ll keep asking, forever.
  Here's how one of my suppliers has my name recorded in its database: