Sharpen a Seam ripper ?

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08-08-2011, 07:53 AM

#51

GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by whinnytoo

I use Havels Seam Ripper, stays sharp a very long time, or a single edge razor blade.....

aaaaaaahhhhhhh, don't have enough peroxide to try a single edge razor blade!

(I'm clumsy)

08-08-2011, 08:02 AM

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harrishs

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I just bought 2 news ones this week-end...Have a new progect in mind!

08-08-2011, 08:24 AM

#53

IdahoSandy

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You might try 0000 steel wool, if it works for needles it should work for seam ripper.
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08-08-2011, 08:33 AM

#54

ufoqueen

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I have sharpened my snippers with an emory board, the kind you use for acrylic nails, might work on a stitch ripper.

08-08-2011, 08:46 AM

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jellybelly5000

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That's a lot of ripping to wear out 3 seam rippers. Glad it's you and not me. Sorry.

08-08-2011, 09:06 AM

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Nancy Ingham

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Here are a couple of past posts that may be helpful to you:

www.quiltingboard.com/t-142275-1.htm

www.quiltingboard.com/t-51244-1.htm

Good luck!

08-08-2011, 09:25 AM

#57

Baloonatic

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Quote:

Originally Posted by whinnytoo

I use Havels Seam Ripper, stays sharp a very long time, or a single edge razor blade.....

Speaking from experience, if you use a razorblade, get a holder/handle for it or your hand will cramp something fierce! We used the blades for many years in our upholstery shop, bought 'em by the 100/box. About 6-7 years ago my DH found the snap-off box cutters worked well and stayed sharp longer (actually he just snapped the tip off to expose a new edge). Last year he asked me WHY I never told him about seam rippers!!!!! That's what he prefers today...so far... I'll have to let him have a go with a scalpel! If he doesn't slash his hand with it...again...

My BFF shared a tip with me, she learned in a class she recently took about disposable eyebrow trimmers, available in your local drug store everywhere in packs of 5-10. They seem to work better on the push stroke, at least for me. One would have a hard time injuring oneself, but they CAN cut your fabric if you use them cavalierly. Just ask me how I know...

08-08-2011, 11:50 AM

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Tweety2911

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That's a lot of ripping! I do love your colors. Soooo sorry you are having of tough time. Didn't know you could sharpen them will check it out online though.

08-08-2011, 01:39 PM

#59

1screech

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I am the rippin queen. Don't throw the blocks away. I cut up any opportunities and make really scrappy quilts. Send them my way if you think you are throwing them away. Your fabric choices are beautiful. :)