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Didn't know this about seam rippers

Old 02-21-2015, 08:41 AM
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Love that seam ripper, I am gonna have to order this, thank u for sharing
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Old 02-21-2015, 12:03 PM
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Thanks for sharing this. Well, I'll be! Lived 70 years and today learned something new. It makes me happy when this old dog can learn a new trick. Thanks again.
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Old 02-22-2015, 07:08 AM
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Be very careful. I just had 2 seams to rip. One worked great (ball down). I thought the other also worked great but it cut (and ruined) the fabric on my block.
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Old 02-22-2015, 07:19 PM
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I didn't know that either. Thanks.
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Old 02-24-2015, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by mack View Post
Me neither...you learn something new every day and this is the most useful thing I've learned in ages!

Me too! BUT, be careful, I tried it yesterday to open a straight seam on a hem......and oops, must have just jiggled a bit and it made a little cut in fabric......I really prefer to just cut thru about every 6 stitches, then just turn over and pull at the uncut thread.....or as EB does it...with the rotary cutter.
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Old 02-28-2015, 05:52 AM
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replace your seam ripper every 6 months to a year at most. you will be shocked at how GREAT the new ones work lol. even the 2.00 Walmart ones. its like a whole new world!
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Old 02-28-2015, 05:54 PM
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Well, who'da thunk it?! LOL! I just realized the ball is missing on mine! Gotta get a new one, but I don't think I'd spend 18 dollars on a seam ripper, even if I won the lottery! For that much, it oughta do it for you!
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Old 02-28-2015, 08:49 PM
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Until I worked in an alterations shop, I didn't change out my seam ripper as soon as I should have. Whenever I'd be struggling just a little, I'd toss the old one and get out a new one and "Oh Boy, what a difference!" Like cutting through butter with a sharp knife. It's totally worth it to go buy several new ones and change them out.
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