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01-22-2010, 07:06 AM

#61

chris_quilts

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Originally Posted by sandpat

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Originally Posted by chris_quilts

I just bought the Fons & Porter seam ripper with the red and white handle and find the handle too short for my hand size. I haven't actually used it yet but, in theory, should it work just fine despite the shortness of the handle?

chris...it may not be comfortable for you...the ripper would of course still work..you just won't like it. You can send it to me...

:wink:

If it doesn't feel comfortable, I may just do that. Thanks for your kind offer.

01-22-2010, 07:38 AM

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Quiltsbybarb

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Originally Posted by ForestHobbit

And what, may I ask, is a surgical seam ripper? A scalpel?

Yes they are almost like a scalpel. If anyone is having a hard time finding one of these send me a private message and I may be able to help you out.

Barb

01-22-2010, 07:41 AM

#63

travlr99

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I learned to sew from a seamstress who never used a seam ripper. If you pull on the bobbin thread and alternate with the top thread, you should be able to remove your thread. works well on a long straight sewing line. Short or tight stitches that won't pull, split the two pieces of fabric and use the seam ripper that way, less chance of ripping the fabric with the seam ripper!

01-22-2010, 07:55 AM

#64

Boston1954

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Guess I need a new one. Had it Since a freshman in high school. 1968.

01-22-2010, 08:51 AM

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Debo

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Originally Posted by trolley station

I agree with Quiltsybarb. I, too, use a surgical seam ripper and I find it does a wonderful job 'unsewing' my mistakes. I have had the orginal handle for about five years and have ordered only one set of replacement blades. Six in a pack. Try it you might like it. Lois

Where do you get these seam rippers? They sound wonderful and less expensive.

01-22-2010, 10:05 AM

#66

nellebelles

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I always use my little Gingher embroidery scissors to rip out seams. I feel like I have more control that way, and with the sharp point at the tip of the scissors, I can get into any tight spot. Those Gingher scissors are really sharp and seem to stay that way for a long time!

01-22-2010, 10:29 AM

#67

betty32084

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I purchased a new gadget for sharpening scissors and discovered I can sharpen my seams rippers with it.the name of it is :Samurai Shark made by Home Smart.