I bought the Gingher seam ripper today but...
10-22-2010, 06:41 AM
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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?
10-22-2010, 06:59 AM
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No you stitches are not too small. 2.2 is normal for piecing. I have the same machine basically and set up. It is the seam ripper. Some people buy a seam ripper with the word something surgical in it. It looks so sharp I have not bought it because I have a house full children. I have seen them at shows.
10-22-2010, 07:07 AM
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OK My interest is peaked. Does it look like this? http://thecoolgadgets.com/micro-touc...he-tidy-shape/
Originally Posted by quilt3311
When I have to rip I use a mans mustache trimmer. you just start the seam to be ripped and then pull and run the trimmer down the seam, just like you were shaving. It really works. Learned this at a retreat a couple years ago. Kept hearing a buzzing sound from across the room. Finally had to go investigate and she was using it to unsew seams. Stopped and bought one on my way home from retreat. Mine is a Wahl brand. Bought it at Walgreens.
10-22-2010, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Annaquilts
Some people buy a seam ripper with the word something surgical in it. It looks so sharp I have not bought it because I have a house full children. I have seen them at shows.
I was hoping the Gingher would be the same (as the blades are similar) but with a more comfortable handle. Unfortunately it's not as sharp at the tip where I use it most. It is great for running along the inside of a seam though, as I do when taking out paper piecing mistakes.
10-22-2010, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by amandasgramma
I use this one: http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...DID=xprd140434
They don't show the cutting end, but it's like a surgeon's lancet. I can get the smallest of stitches. BTW, I have a Janome and I feel 2.2 is too small for my eyes. I up it to 2.4 and 2.6 on items that aren't getting stress...
They don't show the cutting end, but it's like a surgeon's lancet. I can get the smallest of stitches. BTW, I have a Janome and I feel 2.2 is too small for my eyes. I up it to 2.4 and 2.6 on items that aren't getting stress...
10-22-2010, 08:06 AM
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For small seams I use a very old (at least 35 years) ripper that I cannot remember the name of, but it is the greatest. for longer seams I use my 45mm olfa rotary cutter. I've watched Eleanor Burns (Quilt in a Day) a number of times doing it and I've learned how quickly it can be done. You just have to be careful and not try to go too fast. I've been thinking maybe a smaller blade would be easier, but you may not get the leverage needed from the smaller handle. I've also used the eyebrow trimmer, or rather, I should say, tried without succcess to use it, just couldn't get the right angle.
10-22-2010, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by gale
OK where are all the people who loved the Gingher. lol. If it doesn't work out for me I'll return it. It was half price but that still makes it $12.50.
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