:? Hi all need your help. What is it with seam rippers. I want to get a new one. The price I see is from $1.79 to $24.99. What is the difference? Don't they all just rip seams. I know some have mag. on them, some have lights. The ones I am talking about are just regular rippers. The one I have now has a sharp end and the other end has a round ball. Does the ball go between the fabric and the seam? Sounds dumb I know but.....

There are better seam rippers out there...I have a Clover that folds in half and I love it, it has a nice fine blade for ripping out stitches. I also have a couple of bigger "brutes" that I paid alot for, but, are not near as sharp and seem to be a bit bulkier to handle.

I use the cheap Wal Mart kind. Works great.

I like the little white ones that came with my Janomes. I even purchased one from my dealer after I broke one (stepped on it with shoes on). Sometimes I wouldn't mind a better handle though.

i like the clover handle bigger than most-- also it is sharp--i watched a fellow quilter unsewing a long seam once she got a couple of inches going then she pinned one end to her machine cover used it like a third hand--i have copied this several times since--i think i have mentioned i have a degree in unsewing !!!

http://www.daystyledesigns.com/seamripper.htm This is the one that I have used for the last 3 years, and it is still lovely n sharp, wouldn't be without it. Definitely worth the few extra pennies :thumbup:

first = the razor portion of all of them is about the same and like all cutting tools, they go dull after a while = since I like sharp ones, I buy cheap and replace every couple of years. I do like ones with a larger handle because I have large hands. Also - I never thought about putting the ball end between the seam and the fabric, I just figured that the ball was to keep me from piercing the fabric from that end of the moon shaped blade...a safety thing.

Speaking of Seam Rippers, didn't someone (a long time ago) give instructions for sharpening a seam ripper? I don't mind getting new ones, but never seem to remember to buy one, then when ripping, wish I had!

I always prefer the seam rippers from Clover, either the brown flat ones or the white round-handle ones.
They have the smallest point for getting into tiny/close together stitches and have the sharpest edge, in my opinion

I have several in various locations. They are replaced a couple times a year, just like replacing needles and rotary blades, for best effect. I buy them 2-3 at a time when I can find them on sale or at a good price. They are my favorite stocking stuffer.

Jan in VA

This is the one that I use as well. I like the way it feels in my hand and the sharp end seems to be the right size and shape. I'm thnking about getting a couple more so I can keep one with the sewing machine I take to classes and have an extra one.