Didn't know this about seam rippers

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02-19-2015, 08:51 AM

JanineH

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Didn't know this about seam rippers

Is aw this video about seam rippers. I never knew what the ball end was for. For those of us that do a lot of unseeing, this looks pretty slick. http://youtu.be/-QzJo16Zre8

02-19-2015, 09:00 AM

Kitsie

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Oh, wow! My list of things I didn't know is one item shorter! Thanks!

02-19-2015, 09:13 AM

NiaJane

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Very interesting! I am so busted... I am still using the seam ripper I had in jr. high home economics

02-19-2015, 09:27 AM

Pudge

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Ruff, ruff. Old Doggy learning new trick. Thanks for posting.

02-19-2015, 10:14 AM

Pennyhal

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Gosh, I still use my very first seam ripper too! Need to find that brass one!

02-19-2015, 10:15 AM

Prism99

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Wow! Been sewing for decades and didn't know this!

02-19-2015, 10:18 AM

joe'smom

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Originally Posted by NiaJane

I am so busted... I am still using the seam ripper I had in jr. high home economics

Me, too! Does anyone have a recommendation of a good seam ripper to buy?

02-19-2015, 10:19 AM

GingerK

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I knew this little trick but never use it. (Smacking myself!!) Thanks for the reminder.

02-19-2015, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by joe'smom

Me, too! Does anyone have a recommendation of a good seam ripper to buy?

Clover. It's nice and sharp and very comfortable to hold.

02-19-2015, 10:22 AM

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Prism99

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I have tried several different types, and so far still prefer the plain old small Dritz seam ripper:
http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-608-Seam...dp/B005574EBO/

I have multiples of these, as they cost all of about $2 at Walmart. My latest is neon green (to help me find it quickly!). These fit in my hand well and the small tip is easy to insert into stitches. I have found some of the bigger ones to feel awkward and have also found that some of the bigger tips are not particularly sharp.