Karen Kay Buckley has designed the "Perfect Scissors" for all your applique and cutting needs. The handles are larger cushioned for comfort and can easily be used right or left handed. When using these micro-serrated scissors you will find that it pulls the fabric into the blades rather than pushing the fabric away as with standard scissors. You can cut 8 layers of cotton fabric at one time and the blades are designed to cut all the way to the tip! A protective plastic cover is included.