Originally Posted by
SueSew
DogHouseMom, I got myself a scalpel with a turned-up blade , but I am afraid to use it. Do you open the seam wide, then hope to cut straight? I need a tute on that one!
yup! I can hold the seam open with 4 fingers on my left hand (thumb and first finger hold one side, middle and ring finger hold the other) and rip with my right. I can even "walk" my fingers down the fabric as I rip. Yes, this is how I first learned (didn't know there was a tool for that until I got to high school and the teacher stole my razor blade!), and yes ... I've had a lot of practice.
The scalpel is even easier than the razor blade - but hold the scalpel near the business end for more control. Go slow ... don't cut yourself and don't cut the fabric.