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mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">fabric shears</topic></authority><related type="narrower"><topic>pinking shears</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>dressmaker&apos;s shears</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>fuller&apos;s shears</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>fabric scissors</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>fabric cutters</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>shears</topic></related> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Hand-held tools, typically comprising two stainless steel blades longer than 6 inches mounted on different-sized finger rings, designed to cut straight, accurate lines in a variety of fabric materials. Unlike fabric scissors, which are equipped with equally-sized finger rings, these shears have a smaller, rounded finger ring for the thumb and a larger elliptical bow for the fingers. This design allows for the user to exert more control over the fabric and ensure that the fabric remains flat while cutting. ]]></note></mads>