Is there a "Best" Seam Ripper?
#51
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Florida - formerly Montana
Posts: 3,504
I have the ginghers with the retractable blade. I love it. I got it at Joann' s with 50% and another 20% off. off It is sharp sharp. It does have extra blades, too. I have about 5 others, but this is my go to ripper.
#54
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 724
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?
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#55
I have used a lot of different brands including clover, granger and the little blue one all work pretty good, but most of the time I just use xacto knife I run the very point on a piece of sand paper to dull the real sharp point. dose a great job cheap to replace blade. Ball point pen cover will act as a cover
#59
One of the nicest things about this seam ripper is that the very, very sharp curved blade retracts completely into the handle, so it's safe to leave in plain sight in your sewing room.
#60
I also had an old seam ripper from my high school Home Ec (1975-79) however, I just bought a new one and WOW ~ could not believe the difference. I never realized how dull my aqua handled ripper had become...
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