Aunt Patti

I haven't found one I like either if you find a good one let me know :!: :!: :!: :oops:

Katiequiltsalot

I can tell you what I use: Noxema eyebrow shapers!They are very sharp,They come 3 in a package,and I can get them at the Dollar Store for a couple bucks a package.

Jim

I like them small...Fons and Porters are too big and too costly like everything they sell

deanna.r

Over the years, I have spent a fortune on seam rippers. My main complaint is that they seem to become dull so quickly.
I'm really happy with the one I have now from Lee Valley Tools (leevalley.ca or leevalley.com) Lee Valley makes top quality tools for woodworkers, gardeners, etc.

To see a picture of this kit, on the home page, click on "Gifts" then Category "Arts and Crafts" pg. 2, although it's fun to browse through their amazing stuff.

quote from catalogue: Pro Seam-Ripper Kit
Developed in response to a customer who felt seamstresses and tailors were under-served in tool development, specifically regarding the U-shaped thumb stabber that is currently called a seam ripper. The Pro kit includes two sharp-end stitch-picker blades for starting a seam, and four safe-tip rippers that complete the job without snagging the fabric.

The instruction brochure covers straight and top-stitched seams as well as 3 and 4 thread serged seams, and the techniques you use for each kind. The six blades, two blade holders, and detailed instructions all come in a fitted metal case to keep everything together.

The blades are durable, but replacement blade packs are available for heavy-duty users. Suitable for anyone who does sewing, even on a casual basis.

Pro Seam-Ripper Kit
09A01.20 $18.50 (me: the 6 interchangable blades really give you the equivalent of 6 seam rippers; and, as they mention above, you can order replacement blades for the 2 handles.)

They're made in Canada, so there will be no duty to the US, and Lee Valley will not bill you until they send an you an email with the shipping charges and you OK everything.

If you are visiting Canada, just go to a store and pick one up.

For those of us who have physical limitations that make gardening difficult, I can't reccommend enough their folding kneeler stool (pg. 31 of the gardening catalogue). It folds down flat for storage. Used one way, it provides a comfortable seat; and, flipped over, it can be used as a padded kneeler with handles on either side at just the right height to push yourself up again.
I have had a spinal fusion and 2 total knee replacements and it enabled me to enjoy my garden and flower beds again.

gaigai

I don't use a seam ripper, I use a snip w/ scooped blades. I never liked seam rippers. If I have to use something else, I use a scalpel.

Aurora

Mine from WalMart works just fine. The handle is comfortable and the lid fits perfectly in the center of my pincushion so it is always handy.

GGrammie

I....maybe shouldn't say this but I use my rotary cutter. Very carefully, but I've done it for years and wouldn't use a seam ripper again.

Leezer

I use a rotary cutter. Just lightly tap the stitches and it comes apart, fast and easy.

mom-6

I like the flat fold up one that I got 'somewhere' awhile back. Would like to find more to use as gifts. I can never keep up with the lids on the regular ones. Can't keep up with pen lids either, so I get retractable.

quilt3311

When ripping seams I use a mans mustache trimmer. The one I use is a Wahl brand -it fits my hand. For long seams I have a "third hand" (a little tool that fastens to your table and has a clamp on it to hold one end of the fabric. I think I've seen them called a sewing bird) You can find these in needlework catalogs. Or get your significant other to hold the other end. grin
You just slide the blade down the seam and it clips the threads. Sure saves time when a person messes up a border seam.