pinking shears
plural noun
: shears with a saw-toothed inner edge on the blades for making a zigzag cut
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Use pinking shears to cut through all the layers around each circle motif.
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Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
Trim one long edge of each strip with pinking shears.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
Make the Cherry Pie Using pinking shears, cut 1 ⁄2-inch-wide strips from tan felt.
—Bethany Kunzler, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2021
Glue guns and pinking shears are staples of the DIY Halloween costume maker, but advanced crafters should consider elevating their game.
—Jolie Kerr, CNN Underscored, 20 Oct. 2020
Use pinking shears and our free printable pattern to cut look-alike holly leaves.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2020
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Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
Trim one long edge of each strip with pinking shears.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
Make the Cherry Pie Using pinking shears, cut 1 ⁄2-inch-wide strips from tan felt.
—Bethany Kunzler, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2021
Glue guns and pinking shears are staples of the DIY Halloween costume maker, but advanced crafters should consider elevating their game.
—Jolie Kerr, CNN Underscored, 20 Oct. 2020
Use pinking shears and our free printable pattern to cut look-alike holly leaves.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2020
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