I bought the Gingher seam ripper today but...

Reply Subscribe

Page 4 of 10

« First

Last »

Thread Tools

10-22-2010, 03:51 AM

#31

Chrickett

Senior Member

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: Arkansas

Posts: 305

I have the same machine and mine do not seem to be too small, try a 2.3 or 2.4 and see if that will help. if not check with the place you bought the macnine, maybe it just needs an adjustent. I hope this will help you . Have a great day.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gale

when I tried to rip out a practice seam my stitches were too small for the end of the ripper to fit underneat. Are my stitches too small maybe? I think it's 2.2 and I have a Janome 6600. It's the default and I never changed it. Or am I doing it wrong?

Attached Thumbnails

10-22-2010, 04:03 AM

#32

GladGrams

Super Member

Join Date: May 2009

Location: Norway

Posts: 1,509

Quote:

Originally Posted by gale

I bought one too and I hate it! :thumbdown:

10-22-2010, 04:15 AM

#33

duckydo

Super Member

Join Date: May 2009

Location: Pleasant Hill MO

Posts: 1,669

the best seam ripper I have ever used is combi cut it has tweezer on one end. here is the web site www.hometownquiltsupply.net/product-p/50418.htm - Cached

10-22-2010, 04:35 AM

#34

quiltmom04

Super Member

Join Date: Jan 2009

Location: PA

Posts: 2,879

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilrain

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilrain

We had a speaker at our guild that said she used the cheapy eyebrown trimmers that are two for a dollar at dollar stores. my friend and I have tried them, and they are great. The idea is like using a razor blade, but these little things have a handle and are not dangerous. Put a little tension on your seam, pulling it apart and then use the eyebrown trimmer like a razor blade.

If I do use a seam ripper I use a Clover brand

I use a Clover, too, and it's nice and thin. But when I paper piece (or to be more correct - UN paper piece!) I use an Olfa curved point trimmer and use it like a razor blade Lilrain said.

10-22-2010, 04:52 AM

#35

steelecg

Senior Member

Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: north Texas

Posts: 858

2.2 shouldn't be too small - I have had trouble with 1.5 when paper piecing - good luck

10-22-2010, 05:26 AM

#36

Chrickett

Senior Member

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: Arkansas

Posts: 305

I bought one from Fons and Porter and I like it a lot, it takes out even the smallest seams. You girls realize that these thngs we use are designed by men that do not sew, Ha Ha

10-22-2010, 05:44 AM

#37

patdesign

Super Member

Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: So. Fla now, Va orig

Posts: 1,565

Mine is a folding seam ripper very small, and I think I bought it at Michaels or Walmart, just can't find another but sure would like to, it is the smallest I've seen.

10-22-2010, 05:57 AM

#38

cheryl222

Senior Member

Join Date: Feb 2007

Posts: 493

My favorite is the one that came with my Husqvarna. It is gray - less than $5 at their store. I bought an extra for those times the original decides to wander away for a short vacation!

10-22-2010, 06:25 AM

#39

irma tapia

Senior Member

Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Dallas TX

Posts: 367

Hi Gale
I have that seam ripper & I love it! I also have the scissors and they cut like cream!!!!! Your stitch might be too small, I use 2.5

10-22-2010, 06:38 AM

#40

chamby

Super Member

Join Date: Nov 2006

Location: Clemmons, NC

Posts: 1,055

Quote:

Originally Posted by SewExtreme

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sadiemae

I shouldn't admit it, but I have always used a small rotary cutter. I saw the tip about the eyebrow shaper/trimmer on a video and now I use it because people panic when I use the rotary cutter.

Hey, you are in great company. I just watched Eleanor Burns use probably a 45mm rotary cutter to rip her seams out. She stated that her mother used to use razor blades but Eleanor thought the rotary cutter was safer.

Great minds must think alike! :D :D

If I were to use a blade to rip seams I would end up cutting my fabric. Then I would really be mad!!!!