Seam Ripper
I have used my seam ripper more on the quilt then I have ever used it before.I dont know why I cant get it together. I have been quilting for a few year. Any one else have this problem or is it just me. I just want to thank the person who invented seam rippers.
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There is always the project that just won't work right. After ripping the seam apart for the 3rd time, it's too frayed to use. I usually give up at that point and cut a fresh piece.
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Sometimes it seems to be that way....I hate froggy days...rippit, rippit....
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Happened to me on a quilt with Y seams. I vowed no more of those type quilts for a while. It took forever to complete because of all the ripping.
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Usually my rule is... when I use the seam ripper twice in one day... It's time to quit.
On a side note... I had moved my sewing machine into the dining room while my sewing room was under construction. I dropped my seam ripper, it stuck in the linoleum and BROKE THE TIP! WAHHH It was my favorite seam ripper too. Do you know how worthless a seam ripper is without the tip?! VERY worthless. I was sad. Luckily I have back ups! |
OH.. I have those days too. It usually happens when I'm either tired or lots of distractions around. I just have to put it up for a couple of hours, then it all comes together well.
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Originally Posted by HilaryK8
(Post 5479914)
Usually my rule is... when I use the seam ripper twice in one day... It's time to quit.
Twice. In one day. <shaking my head...> <frowning....> :confused: :D Jan in VA |
Originally Posted by Gigi07
(Post 5479993)
OH.. I have those days too. It usually happens when I'm either tired or lots of distractions around. I just have to put it up for a couple of hours, then it all comes together well.
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Originally Posted by cinnamon
(Post 5479692)
I have used my seam ripper more on the quilt then I have ever used it before.I dont know why I cant get it together. I have been quilting for a few year. Any one else have this problem or is it just me. I just want to thank the person who invented seam rippers.
Maybe you need to set the quilt aside, pull some weeds, bake some bread and try again Monday. |
Ah, now I know why I have so many projects started. When one isn't going well, I just pick up another.
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I agree - I consider a seam ripper 'my friendly enemy'
I also agree with - after three times undoing a seam - that spot on the fabric has been very weakened - if no more fabric is available to cut a new piece (and maybe the piece was cut wrong to start with) , I'll put fray check (or something similar) on that area. |
I have found the right seam ripper makes it less painful to rip! I love the clover seam ripper. So I guess I don't mind ripping too much. It is frustrating when you have to rip it more than once though.
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Thanks every one needed a pick me up or to just vent.Took advice and didnt work on it yesterday at all made good fatting cream puffs o so good . Love the poster from auntpiggylpn to cute.
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