Is there a "Best" Seam Ripper?
04-11-2013, 10:26 AM
#43
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My favorite is Clover brown handle, and I checked ratings online before I bought it and see many agree, it gets a lot of 5 star ratings for such an inexpensive seam ripper!
I'm curious if the ergonomic white handle Clover has the same sharp business end -- I would think so!
I'm curious if the ergonomic white handle Clover has the same sharp business end -- I would think so!
04-11-2013, 10:28 AM
#44
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Good to know, I was just wondering about that! 
Originally Posted by mckwilter
"I like the Clover. It's nothing fancy...just a brown plastic handle"
The Clover with the white handle has the same "business end" as the brown handle. The only difference is that the white is round and the brown is flat. I prefer the feel of the round handle, but it sure makes it easy for the ripper to get away from me.
The Clover with the white handle has the same "business end" as the brown handle. The only difference is that the white is round and the brown is flat. I prefer the feel of the round handle, but it sure makes it easy for the ripper to get away from me.
04-11-2013, 11:36 AM
#45
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Battery Operated Seam Ripper
Luvs to quilt,
I purchased a battery operated seam ripper too, but I cut my fabric a couple of times and am a little afraid to use it. I only use it on long seams. Do you have a technique that prevents small tears? Thanks.
I purchased a battery operated seam ripper too, but I cut my fabric a couple of times and am a little afraid to use it. I only use it on long seams. Do you have a technique that prevents small tears? Thanks.
04-11-2013, 12:37 PM
#46
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I use a blue plastic handle ripper with the curved blade that I got for about $2 at a quilt show. It doesn't even have a name on the handle, so I can't even tell you who makes it. But I like it so much better than the traditional ripper that I got the Gingher one that is like it. But the Gingher one didn't have a good sharp point that gets under the stitches, so I took it back. I had a 50% off coupon, and even so, the Gingher, to me, is definitely not worth the money! ( I DO love their scissors, though!)
04-11-2013, 01:41 PM
#47
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Originally Posted by RavenLunaStitch
I know there are lots of bells and whistles like ergonomic handles, lights, etc., but I'm asking about the business end of a seam ripper. Sharp enough to work well without destroying fabric in the process and one that will last a while. I didn't care much about this until I started taking apart clothing items Bonnie Hunter style for some scrappy quilts. We talk a lot about other favorite tools but I want to know if any of you have found a real winner that you will keep and use for a long time?
04-11-2013, 01:44 PM
#48
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Originally Posted by Dragonomine
I never use my seam ripper. Instead I use my little sharp embroidery scissors from Janome.
04-11-2013, 03:38 PM
#50
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I have recently discovered the Seam Fix seam ripper which has two very useful ends. The one is a great seam ripper, and the cap end is a soft rubber top which works great to remove thread whiskers from ripped seams. I tried to paste a picture, but I always have trouble getting picture to upload on this page. When I try, the entire page goes white.
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