Originally Posted by gale
when I tried to rip out a practice seam my stitches were too small for the end of the ripper to fit underneat. Are my stitches too small maybe? I think it's 2.2 and I have a Janome 6600. It's the default and I never changed it. Or am I doing it wrong?
2/2 is VERY small. Try 2.5. That way, if you have to 're- sew', it's easier to rip out.
I use my seam ripper on the bobbin side and cut through about every 1/2 inch. Then pull the thread from the needle side - comes out like zipping a zipper. Use a piece of masking tape to pick up the loose threads.