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The little blue NanaCsews2 mentioned is also one of my favorites. My other favorite is the little foldup one, but the LQS where I got the one I lost didn't have any more when I went in to get a replacement. Don't recall the mfr. but I had seen it online somewhere.
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I keep a pair of pointed thread snips for cutting every 4 stitch of the bobbin thread and pull out the top thread. Someone on QB suggested the little eye brow shaping blade and I use that for cutting when separating two pieces.
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I have broken quite a few seam rippers (finally learned to NOT use them to pry up the bobbin cover plate!!). My favorite now is a pair of scissors that come to a point tinier than any seam ripper. No name, not sure where I got them. But I panic if I can't find them in my sewing basket.
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Originally Posted by patski
(Post 5390355)
The other thing I like is a battery operated mustache trimmer! Its' about 3 or 4 dollars (same thing as the pretty ones in the quilt stores) but much cheaper!
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I have a couple of inexpensive seam rippers, a Bernina seam ripper, and a very expensive seam ripper. They all do a good job. When I have to get a replacement, I'll go with an inexpensive one.
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I use a pair of gold Mundial Stork scissors. They have a nice sharp point and make quick work of a boring job that I seem to be expert at...
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Thank you for the responses. I've learned about some new items that I had never heard about.
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Someone in one of my quilting groups loves those eyebrow shaving tools. The are sharp, cheap, and bought at Walgreen's and such.
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Originally Posted by NanaCsews2
(Post 5390198)
My favorite is the tiny blue handled one with the red ball from Dritz. It is 3 1/2" long. The 'ripper' part is very narrow and sharp, perfect for getting under those tiny stitches. Small enough to not be cumbersome in my hand. I 'cut' every 4th or 5th stitch on the top, then turn it over and starting at one end, pull the back thread completely off. Most of the tiny threads from the front pull off when either ripping or when the back thread (the bobbin thread) is pulled off. It is quick, and no sharp blade used. I don't trust myself to not cut myself or the fabric. I used to use a sharp blade or my serger seam ripper and spread the fabric seam apart and cut the threads, but stopped because I didn't like the feel of the blade it in my fingers. Now I just grab under those stitches and snip them clean with my little ripper.
I have this one too and love it. |
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