seem ripper
08-09-2012, 11:54 AM
#11
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My favorite is the Fons and Porter. It has a fine sharp tip, and the round red handle end is great for brushing away the tiny threads bits. I flatten off one side of the grip to keep it from rolling. The fat round handle works well in my arthritic hands and reminds me of something OXO would make.
08-09-2012, 11:59 AM
#12
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I use my rotary cutter most times. I have never cut into the fabric using it. The blade only touches the thread in the seam. Sew a seam on scraps and use your rotary cutter to rip. It's fast when there is a lot of seaming to unsew. I like Clover, Fons and Porter and the new surgical blade rippers. I use the $1 ones about twice and toss them out. They are not worth having.
08-09-2012, 01:29 PM
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Except I did a real fancy stitch on my machine and can't even describe it. not just a ziz zag lol. lots of thread thanks for the info though. be on Google here in a few seconds. The Havel sounds good too. Was reading reviews on them last night.
08-09-2012, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by evelyn5269
What is the best ripper available with a fine point? I have to rip out and entire binding on aquilt and it is really sewed tight. I have a good one but it is only about 2 or 2.5 inches long and my hand cramps up using it very long. My other one is to big onthe tip to get under the threads.
Thanks,
Evelyn
Thanks,
Evelyn
08-09-2012, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MattieMae
My favorite is the Fons and Porter. It has a fine sharp tip, and the round red handle end is great for brushing away the tiny threads bits. I flatten off one side of the grip to keep it from rolling. The fat round handle works well in my arthritic hands and reminds me of something OXO would make.
08-09-2012, 05:31 PM
#18
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Originally Posted by Deborahlees
I love my Havel which has like a thin razer blade tip, you just need to be very very careful as it is very sharp.
I've been tempted to buy the Havel snippers that fit into a case you wear around your neck-----------but good heavens, they are expensive.
08-09-2012, 08:26 PM
#19
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If you don't have a medical supply place to get a medical scalpel, any farm supply store will also carry a scalpel handle and extra blades in their vet supply area. I also like the Clover Rippers. Can't find them in local shops so I ordered a dozen direct from Clover online to save on shipping.
08-10-2012, 07:14 AM
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Location: Lake Wales, FL, USA
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I love my Havel and some Havel type seam rippers. I clearly remember my grandmother using a straight razor and my mother would tape one side of a safety razor. I have seen people use rotary cutters but my hands are too shaky. I am dangerous enough with the Havel.
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