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    Old 05-01-2019, 04:29 AM
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    My all time favorite is Clover. I have several.
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    Old 05-01-2019, 05:14 AM
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    My favorite as far as staying sharp is the one that came with my Viking over 30 years ago. I still have it and it's still sharp. I have several others as I keep them spread around the room so I always have one when I need one.

    I would love to find a long handle, thin ripper. Sort of like a pen size. I have a hard time with the thick handled ones and so far I've only found long ones with thick handles.
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    Old 05-01-2019, 05:55 AM
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    My favorite is the Bernina next the clover
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    Old 05-01-2019, 06:01 AM
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    I have several of the white Clover seam rippers...and sometimes they do play hide and seek in my sewing space.
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    Old 05-01-2019, 06:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by quiltingshorttimer
    I like the cheap ones that have a flat handle and the "blade" is flat so you can get under the stitch--but all rippers becoe dull so I need to remember to pitch them when they don't do their job.
    Flat handle! Yes! I don't believe they still make seam rippers with round handles. They are forever rolling away and onto the floor!
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    Old 05-01-2019, 07:50 AM
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    The most important advice is to replace them! I never really thought about it until I was watching an alterations video and she laughed about how old her mother's seam ripper was. The next day I bought a new one and OMG - it was unbelievable! Just one of those silly things (like replacing your needle more often) that we forget to do and it makes things so much easier. I buy a fairly cheap one (prefer the longer ones) and just replace it when it gets 'well-used'.
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    Old 05-01-2019, 10:25 AM
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    The best is the Clover white handled seam ripper. See The quilt show episode with Marci Baker...at the 21:35 mark...she shows how to use the "long shank" of this ripper to glide along ripping fast and easy. It was a revelation to me...hope for everyone here as well.

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    Old 05-01-2019, 11:12 AM
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    I have two seam rippers with lights in them that really help. One of them also has a magnifying glass, but it's a little awkward to use. I have several regular seam rippers that also disappear when I need them. I often use embroidery scissors.
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    Old 05-02-2019, 04:23 AM
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    Originally Posted by greaterexp
    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.
    Agree with greaterexp. Have a backup clover when the first one gets dull and has to be tossed. I find the full white handle is easier to use than the rectangular ones.
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    Old 05-02-2019, 04:42 AM
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    The best is the Clover white handled seam ripper. See The quilt show episode with Marci Baker...at the 21:35 mark...she shows how to use the "long shank" of this ripper to glide along ripping fast and easy. It was a revelation to me...hope for everyone here as well.[/QUOTE]ry
    Oops, sorry, QuiltnNan, I forgot about The Quilt Show sign up. I like the "last edited" notation on our postings that are edited. Back to using seam rippers. The Clover shank is longer than the normal rippers. If you put the "red ball" portion of the ripper to the outside of the seam, then hold your fabric piece and push against the ripper...sort of a gathering motion, the ripper goes through your stitches like butter. So you keep pushing and moving along the seam until it is all complete. I was amazed. I was always trying to "pick" as I went, afraid I would cut into my fabric. However when you put the red ball to the outside and pinch your fabric and move toward you...it works great.
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