Advice on Seam rippers Please
#11
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Oregon
Posts: 3,369
I've tried so many! I just discovered the Clover brand (482 W)with a thick white handle. The point is very fine and sharp, so even tiny stitched come out easily. I found a three pack somewhere - probably Amazon. I know they won't stay sharp forever, but they are holding up well.
#12
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,783
My favorites are the Fons and Porter on with the thick round red handle and the Clover one with the slim green handle. I like a stitch length of 2.0, and these are narrow and sharp blades, fit easily under those small stitches.
#13
I've tried so many! I just discovered the Clover brand (482 W)with a thick white handle. The point is very fine and sharp, so even tiny stitched come out easily. I found a three pack somewhere - probably Amazon. I know they won't stay sharp forever, but they are holding up well.
#14
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Greater Peoria, IL -- just moved!
Posts: 6,168
I believe in disposable seam rippers and I have a number of them scattered about in various locations, but it seems like never where I need it. Most currently are largish and have a blue handle probably Dritz? basic. I can't use those little tiny ones at all, they make my hands cramp up. Lately I've gotten a couple of the white handled Singers, they are about twice the price of the others but I like the handles. No opinions on how they last, only had for a year or two.
#16
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Davenport, Iowa
Posts: 3,885
All seam rippers dull eventually...the brass ones are excellent for about a month and then they also start to dull and have to be thrown away. My preference is the Clover seam rippers ( in with quilting notions) . I buy them at JoAnn's with a coupon every couple of months so that I always have a sharp on handy.
#19
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Yorkville, IL
Posts: 7,639
I love my Fons and Porter with a red handle and I love another one that has a top that looks like an eraser. It removes the threads after thy are cut. I also was gifted a battery powered ripper which is great. My Fons and Porter is about 3 years old and really needs to be replaced soon.
#20
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,421
I have a basket full of seam rippers. I just grab one. All colors, sizes, and brands. Having so many I don't use the same one each time so they all stay sharp longer. I like F&P and Clover and usually buy those. If I go to a quilt shop and don't need anything I buy a seam ripper.
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