Bad Day for the Seam ripper continues!
03-03-2011, 08:47 AM
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As many of you heard I had to say good bye on Tuesday to my dear little seam ripper :(
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-104263-1.htm
I went yesterday and bought his cousin. A sweet little pink number! Boy is she pretty. I couldn't find one exactly like my old pal so I just bought her for now! I couldn't wait to bring her home and try her out. We made it home and immediately bonded. I was so giddy. She ripped with ease. And her comfort grips were SO nice! I was in love. An instant friend. Only until she met her demise :( Yes less than ten minutes home and she gone :( Snapped like her cousin. 2 seam rippers in 2 days. The sewing fates are against me.
I had a few comments with the last thread that I may be too dependent on my seam ripper :) Well I am! I make backpacks and diaper bags from Army uniforms. I sell them both locally and in my etsy shop! I have sold over 40. But to make a bag you must rip rip rip first! Any suggestions as to why I have broken the last 2? I have never broken one before. And now I've broken two.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-104263-1.htm
I went yesterday and bought his cousin. A sweet little pink number! Boy is she pretty. I couldn't find one exactly like my old pal so I just bought her for now! I couldn't wait to bring her home and try her out. We made it home and immediately bonded. I was so giddy. She ripped with ease. And her comfort grips were SO nice! I was in love. An instant friend. Only until she met her demise :( Yes less than ten minutes home and she gone :( Snapped like her cousin. 2 seam rippers in 2 days. The sewing fates are against me.
I had a few comments with the last thread that I may be too dependent on my seam ripper :) Well I am! I make backpacks and diaper bags from Army uniforms. I sell them both locally and in my etsy shop! I have sold over 40. But to make a bag you must rip rip rip first! Any suggestions as to why I have broken the last 2? I have never broken one before. And now I've broken two.
03-03-2011, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by SuzyQ
Have you tried the kind that is like a scalpel? I bought one recently and just love it.
Susan
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03-03-2011, 08:53 AM
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Try a Ginger seam ripper, looks like it would last forever!!
http://www.gingher.com/catalog
http://www.gingher.com
http://www.gingher.com/catalog
http://www.gingher.com
03-03-2011, 10:43 AM
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My Janome one only lasted a few days. The LQS repaced it at no charge. Return the pink one to JoAnn's - you'll usually need the sales receipt there.
My Elna one is 37 years old, but its't very big or very bright and gets misplaced easily. I want to try a Clover one with the big wooden handle.
My Elna one is 37 years old, but its't very big or very bright and gets misplaced easily. I want to try a Clover one with the big wooden handle.
03-03-2011, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by LovinMySoldier
As many of you heard I had to say good bye on Tuesday to my dear little seam ripper :(
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-104263-1.htm
I went yesterday and bought his cousin. A sweet little pink number! Boy is she pretty. I couldn't find one exactly like my old pal so I just bought her for now! I couldn't wait to bring her home and try her out. We made it home and immediately bonded. I was so giddy. She ripped with ease. And her comfort grips were SO nice! I was in love. An instant friend. Only until she met her demise :( Yes less than ten minutes home and she gone :( Snapped like her cousin. 2 seam rippers in 2 days. The sewing fates are against me.
I had a few comments with the last thread that I may be too dependent on my seam ripper :) Well I am! I make backpacks and diaper bags from Army uniforms. I sell them both locally and in my etsy shop! I have sold over 40. But to make a bag you must rip rip rip first! Any suggestions as to why I have broken the last 2? I have never broken one before. And now I've broken two.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-104263-1.htm
I went yesterday and bought his cousin. A sweet little pink number! Boy is she pretty. I couldn't find one exactly like my old pal so I just bought her for now! I couldn't wait to bring her home and try her out. We made it home and immediately bonded. I was so giddy. She ripped with ease. And her comfort grips were SO nice! I was in love. An instant friend. Only until she met her demise :( Yes less than ten minutes home and she gone :( Snapped like her cousin. 2 seam rippers in 2 days. The sewing fates are against me.
I had a few comments with the last thread that I may be too dependent on my seam ripper :) Well I am! I make backpacks and diaper bags from Army uniforms. I sell them both locally and in my etsy shop! I have sold over 40. But to make a bag you must rip rip rip first! Any suggestions as to why I have broken the last 2? I have never broken one before. And now I've broken two.
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