Fabric scissors come in a number of sizes, shapes and styles. Dressmaker shears, for example, usually have a knife edge, meaning the blade is sharpened on an angle, like a knife, making it easy to slide through fabric. Pinking shears have a blade cut like a saw. When you cut fabric with pinking shears, you get a ragged, zigzag edge, which can come in handy when you're leaving the edge of the fabric raw.
Tailor scissors have much smaller blades than dressmaker scissors. They're an ideal choice for hand sewing projects, as the blades are small and portable. Other fabric scissors, such as thread clippers and embroidery scissors, have small, sharp points designed to trim threads without slicing through the fabric.
Price Range
Fabric scissors can be very cheap or on the expensive side. The more expensive the fabric scissors, the more high quality they generally are. Smaller scissors usually cost less than dressmaker scissors. Shears tend to be the most expensive and can cost up to $40 per pair.
Materials
Stainless steel scissors are durable and long-lasting. Only buy a pair of scissors that can be sharpened, as a dull pair won't cut easily and can damage fabric. The grips of the scissors can also be metal, though some people prefer rubberized, comfort grips.