Clothing Labels

Clothing labels are the signatures of the sewing world. Not only do clothing labels give a sense of identity to your garments, but it also allows you to tell your recipients how to take care of the garments. No matter if you made a scarf for your niece or you own an Etsy shop where you sell clothes, you will want to label your clothes. 

Labels might not always tell the entire story, but they represent the connections between the farmer who grew the cotton, to the person who spun the threads, to the person who sewed the threads together, and lastly, the person who was given the item or bought it. 

Proper care for the garment that you created is essential. No matter if you put it on the back of the garment or at the bottom, knowing how to care for each specific garment is the only way to ensure the longevity of your clothes. If something isn’t machine washable, how will the consumer know that? What if the material isn’t meant to be dry cleaned? Or put in the dryer? Then you will have unhappy customers who are likely to buy their clothes from elsewhere.

Why Your Clothing Items Need Labels

With each of our clothing labels, we provide different information to your customers as they are browsing your items. As a customer shops, there may be pieces of information they will need to know about the garments, such as the size, how to care for it, and perhaps where it was made.

Some clothing labels may even draw more customers to a particular item and be the deciding factor in a purchase. For example, adding a label that shows your product was “Made in the USA” or “Handmade” helps to set it apart from other items that may be similar.

With a simple small-sized label from GoldStar Tool, you can inform a customer about various essential details, including:

Label Size

This clothing label shows a customer the measurements of the article of clothing they hold in their hands. You may combine the size and care information for a single label or use two separate ones for each. Either way, the size label is made from enduring fabric and is typically found at the back of the clothing article.

Label Care

Your customers can find washing instructions on the care label. They are located in the side seam of the clothes or on the back of the clothing article.

Special Labels

Say you want to draw a buyer’s eye to the main feature of a garment. The clothing labels you use for this purpose is a special one. Two examples of the messages they display include “Made in the USA” or “Handmade.” This can help your item stand out.

Mixed Data on Clothing Labels

Some clothing labels can even provide a combination of the above information, making it easy to include all the information you want in a single place.

Get Your Clothing Labels from GoldStar Tool

Once you’ve finished your clothing item, don’t forget to add your label! Your clothing labels will help you keep your inventory organized and provide any necessary information your customer may need about each garment.

GoldStar Tool offers you a variety of clothing labels. Each label can be used for different areas of the garment and can be easily sewn onto your garments. To promote your business, we offer leather labels that can be sewn on the back of jeans. The leather clothing labels have two options for a message: “handmade” or “Made in the USA.” Both are sold in quantities of 100 or 1,000. There are two options for cotton and one for woven taffeta. 

Your garments are a piece of your brand. They allow you to tell your story and give your customers a sense of who you are. Don’t forget the clothing labels when finishing up your pieces. If you have any questions about our clothing labels, feel free to contact us. 

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What Are Sewing Scissors Used For?

Fabric-specific scissors and shears are used for one thing: cutting fabric.

They should cut smoothly and cleanly and feel comfortable when you use them. You should always use the appropriate type of scissors and shears for your fabric if you want them to last and you want your fabric to cut cleanly.

Using your sewing scissors to cut anything but fabric is a quick way to ruin a good, and possibly expensive, pair of scissors. Keep them sheathed or otherwise properly stored when not in use and always use a different pair of scissors for paper and other non-fabric cutting applications.

Choosing the Right Scissors for Your Fabric

Different types of scissors have specific functions, such as spring-mounted thread clippers, which are perfect for opening buttonholes and snipping off thread ends in everyday sewing. Dressmaker shears are designed to cut just about any type of fabric, from fine silks and cotton to the heaviest denim and leather.  Synthetics tend to shred a little with dressmaker shears and standard fabric scissors, so serrated-edged scissors are a much better choice. These Mundial shears have cushioned handles and micro-serrated stainless steel edges that ensure clean cuts without slipping.

What to Look for In A Pair of Scissors or Shears + -

Of course, you want to look for a good quality brand. At Goldstar Tool, we carry brands like Mundial, Wescott, Wiss, and our own Goldstar brand of scissors. Scissors can be expensive, but price isn’t always a good indicator of how good they are. Just because they are pricey does not automatically make them good. Stainless steel forged blades are strong, sharp, and will last a long time. When choosing a good pair of blades, you should ask yourself… Are they comfortable? If they don’t feel right when you’re cutting, they’re not right for you. A good pair of shears should be sharp and cut cleanly through your fabric from the start to the end. Of course, with use, they may need sharpening, which should restore them to a like-new condition. However, if they don’t cut well when they’re new, sharpening really won’t help, and it may be time to invest in a better pair. When you buy new shears or scissors, ask yourself… Is it the right type for your needs? Do you need a longer set of dressmaker shears, or would a pair of offset scissors work better? Will they cut thin fabrics as well as thicker fabrics, or do you need a separate pair for heavier materials? Remember that a good pair of scissors is an investment, so put some thought into your choice and be sure to take care of them. Repeatedly buying inexpensive scissors that you throw away can add up to a costly expense. 

Types of Shears + -

Dressmaker shears are the most important scissors to have. Heavier than traditional scissors, they’re designed to cut fabrics of all types and typically do so very well. These Mundial shears are engineered for right-handed or left-handed users, and come in 6”, 7” and 8” models (including left-handed 8”.) Our Goldstar brand 8-inch forged stainless steel shears cut the entire length of the blade, all the way to the tip. If you prefer pinking shears, we have two types from the GoldStar line. Our heavy-duty shears have classic metal handles, and the other has cushioned plastic handles. For the quilter, Mundial professional quilting scissors in either 5 ½,” 8 ½, or 9 ½” offer soft grip cushioned insert handles for comfort and extended use.  Do you enjoy applique work? Our Mundial applique scissors help you make quick work of trimming around appliques, as well as evenly trimming Are buttonholes your nemesis? Our exclusive buttonhole scissors have a screw that stops you from cutting through your carefully made buttonholes. Safer than regular scissors or a scalpel, the screw limits your cutting length, so you cut exactly the length you need.

Other Cutting Products + -

Keep your scissors handy with a leather belt/hip holster, animal print belt holster or a lanyard that hangs around your neck. These will keep your shears handy and always available. Rotary cutters are a great way to do precise, fast cuts with ease. Goldstar Tool’s rotary cutters make fast work of whatever you need to cut. We also carry the replacement blades for all of our rotary cutting tools. Straight paper cutting is fast and easy with Westcott Titanium Bonded Paper Trimmer. It trims up to ten sheets of paper quickly with a completely safe, no-touch covered blade assembly.

Caring for Your Shears and Scissors

Caring for Your Shears and Scissors

Keeping Your Shears and Scissors in Tip Top Shape + -

The first thing you should NEVER do is cut anything but fabric with your scissors and shears intended for fabrics. The second is to never cut into a pin or needle since it will damage them permanently. When you’re finished using your shears, the best thing you can do is wipe the blades with a dry cloth to remove lint, threads, dust, and other small particles that can make them harder to use. Synthetic fibers can also dull the blades. Clean away the dry particles after every use. Keep your shears and scissors working smoothly with a small drop of quality sewing machine oil in the fulcrum or the pivot screw. Carefully open and close them a few times (point down) to distribute the oil, and wipe them, spreading some of the remnant oil over the blades. You want to oil your scissors and shears about once a month, more if you use them daily.  Of course, be careful not to drop them, or they could be damaged to the point of being unworkable.

Sharpening Your Shears and Scissors + -

When they just don’t cut like they used to, sharpening is a must to prevent damage to your fabrics. You may have heard that cutting through aluminum foil steel wool and/or sandpaper as a way to quickly sharpen your dulled scissors. Despite their popularity, we don’t recommend these methods. Think about it—if you shouldn’t use your sewing shears and scissors for paper and other things, or attempt to cut through a pin or needle, why would you use either of these to sharpen a blade? There are better ways to sharpen your shears at home or in your commercial shop. Need something small and efficient to keep around? These handy Scissors And Blade Sharpeners are economical, convenient, and sharpen on the fly. Our ExtremEdge V2 Knife and Shear Sharpener is a fast, easy way to sharpen non-serrated scissors and knives safely. The bottom section holds it in place for simple one-handed operation, and it’s sold for a reasonable price. If you have more than a few pairs of scissors, sending them out for sharpening can shut down operations. Our Wolff Industrial Twice as Sharp Scissor Sharpening System is an investment that will save you and your workers time and money, and keep your scissor arsenal sharp and cutting perfectly every time. Priced at under $500, you can sharpen your tools in-house whenever you need to. Plus, it comes with instructions so that anyone can learn to use it for fast on-demand sharpening.  Pinking shears, like our own soft-handled or heavy-duty shears, are best sharpened by a professional. There’s no reason to keep working with dull scissors and shears. Get one of our exclusive sharpening tools today.