Help with Seam Rippers
#21
Originally Posted by whinnytoo
the best seam ripper Ive ever had is Havels......... it has replaceable blades and works great. I use it for everything, including frogging out longarm stitching!
#22
Originally Posted by whinnytoo
the best seam ripper Ive ever had is Havels......... it has replaceable blades and works great. I use it for everything, including frogging out longarm stitching!
#25
When I notice that it's getting difficult to 'RIP' the thread on a seam, I know it's time for a new ripper.
The inexpensive ones are fine with me. I prefer a slightly bigger one when I'm at home...they don't get lost that easily.
Ohhh......I do have at least 4 around the house !
The inexpensive ones are fine with me. I prefer a slightly bigger one when I'm at home...they don't get lost that easily.
Ohhh......I do have at least 4 around the house !
#27
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 502
For years I used a single edged razor blade for ripping seams and I sewed clothing for the public. Now I use my small Olfa cutter, pull the seam apart as much as I can and touch it and the threads part company with the item. The little white handled cutters that came with my machines take forever, wish I could buy single edge razor blades. Have to be careful no matter which you use, I have cut myself with them many times.
Carol J.
Carol J.
#28
Here's something that a friend shared with me. She went to RiteAid and bought some eyebrow trimmers, they come several to a package. She gave me one and it works like a charm! It has itty bitty tiny teeth on it, no sharp blade or point. The chance of damaging your fabric is vastly decreased.
I hope by telling you this that the price on them won't jump!
I hope by telling you this that the price on them won't jump!
#30
Could you find single edge razor blades at Freight Express? You might also try upholstery shops, we got them by the boxful (100) till my DH decided he liked the (snap-off blades) box cutters better--and he's even discovered the seam ripper(?!!)
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