Sharpening for Dressmakers & Tailors

Sharpening for Dressmaking & Tailoring Scissors – Clean, Smooth Cuts Every Time

If your fabric scissors are snagging or pulling instead of gliding through cloth, they’re probably due for a sharpen. At Guildford Sharpening, we provide professional sharpening for dressmakers and tailors across Surrey and beyond.

We use a specialised machine designed for textile scissors, giving you a sharp, smooth edge that makes every cut feel like new.

Pricing

  • Fabric Scissors £19
  • Industrial Shears £28
  • Household Scissors £12
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Ideal for Dressmaking, Tailoring, and Craft

We sharpen:

  • Tailor’s shears
  • Dressmaking scissors
  • Craft and quilting scissors
  • Left and Right-Handed Scissors

Whether you’re running a professional studio or working from home, sharp scissors are key to clean, accurate cuts.

Why Choose Us?

  • Precision sharpening for fabric scissors and tailoring tools
  • Reduced hand fatigue – your tools do the work
  • Edges stay sharper for longer with minimal material removal

This service is perfect for:

  • Sewing studios
  • Freelance tailors
  • Fashion students
  • Crafting hobbyists

We’re proud to support the local dressmaking community in Guildford and the surrounding area.

Quality Assured

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Drop off Service

Drop your items off with us

  • Drop Off – By Prior Arrangement. No miniumum charge or item number.
  • Drop Off – Earliest 07:30 Latest time 16:00
  • Location for Drop-Off – I am located only 0.4 miles from the town centre, south side, on the Old Portsmouth Road. Normally I send my exact location, 1 or 2 days before agreed day/time, via WhatsApp, as it’s the most accurate for directions via Google Maps.
  • Postal Service – Available Upon Request. Knives must be in secure packaging, and special delivery charge for return applied. Post Office charges for a package upto 1kg with insurance upto £700, are around £12 – £16 each way.
  • Collection & Drop Off Service : A £20 fee will be added for this service within the Guildford area. Other areas, call for quote.

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Terms

  • £74 minimum fee. Normally 8 items or more covers this.
  • Distance Travelled. Fees apply as below
  • (1-4 miles)£10 (5-9 miles) £15 (10-14 miles) £25 (15-20 miles) £35
  • Off-Street Parking required. Merc Sprinter MWB 6m long. Vehicle powered by socket or petrol generator
Mon – Fri

07:30 – 16:30

Other times are available upon request.

call to Book

07968 500 500

Why Choose Us?

Local, reliable, and friendly service
Trusted by home cooks and restaurants across Guildford.
Quick turnaround – get back to cooking with sharp, safe blades.

SHARPER FOR LONGER

Stop struggling with dull knives. Contact us today and get your blades sharpened the professional way.

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