I hope last week’s post made you want to know more about “scissors zingers”.
They are incredibly handy for keeping scissors close at hand when stitching. They also make your scissors easy to identify. And a big plus ~ this project is a great place to use those pretty buttons and beads you’ve been collecting.
The “zingers” I use (behind the yo-yo decoration) have a strong, retractable string attached to a loop or ring for connecting them to a pair of small scissors.
They can be found online by searching for “retractable zingers”.
To begin, make two different sized yo-yos (ie 1 1/2″ & 1″ diameter), and stitch the smaller one onto the larger. Clover’s Quick Yo-Yo Makers™ are a great tool for making yo-yos.
Next, thread a selection of beads into 3 strands of slightly differing lengths. To make this beaded fringe: 1. String beads onto beading thread 2. Pass the needle through an end bead 3. Go around the end bead and go back through the string of beads.
Sew these strands to the center of the yo-yo stack, and top it all off with a pretty button or charm. These units can then be attached to the purchased zinger with E6000 glue. The zingers come in various styles, and this is what some of them look like from the back.
That’s it! Attach your scissors and you’re ready to go!
Another handy, yet decorative item I purchased years ago was my seam ripper necklace.
And then, at the Great Wisconsin Qulit Show in September I found this adorable scissors necklace. I love that I can remove and use it with one hand.
Do you have a decorative, wearable sewing tool you’d like to share?
judy raddatz says
Always interesting. Thanks!
Margaret says
They are also called “badge reels”.