I don't like the seam rippers known as seam rippers. I have a surgical scissores that I use that works very well, it has a sharp point and makes it easy to get under the stitches, once I get it started, I cut and pull and continue on the same, it works very well. I also like my stilletto to guide the fabric under the needle, especially if I should need to ease the fabric into the area I am working on. It's my 2 favorite tools.