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Originally Posted by patski (Post 5390355)

I love the Clover brand seam ripper from Nancys Notions

This is my favorite, too! It stays sharp for a long time and the point is plenty fine for everything I've ever tried to do.

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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!

Me too! I have one just for un-sewing, especially embroidery. You have to be careful with it when you're using it to un-sew quilted areas because it will cut fabric - I had to put five little appliques on the back of one of my quilts because I got too exuberant with the hair trimmer. :p

I also like the Clover brand seam ripper.
Also use my rotary cutter to "unsew"...do have to be careful usinig it, but very fast!

My favorite seam ripper is the Fons and Porter one with the fat red & white handle. You do have to be a bit careful not to break the tip off, as mentioned before. I broke one I took to a quilt guild meeting in my purse without the cap. I like it so much I have bought several of them, and have them all over the house. My only issue with them is the caps do not stay on, not even for two seconds! I have taken to taping them on when not is use. I wish they would sell them with caps which were useful!

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Originally Posted by jcrow (Post 5390157)

I bought a seam ripper that I can't live without. I can't remember the name of it, but you can buy it here: http://www.havelssewing.com/seam-rip...pro-18950.html It is so worth the extra cash. You can buy extra blades, but the blade that came with it still works fine after one year. Gingher makes a similar type seam ripper and I bought it, but the blades aren't sharp at all. It doesn't work well. Don't waste you money on it IMO.

Ok ladies, if you are squeamish don't read any further........... All right I warned you, this handy dandy seam ripper (and it is handy and dandy and does a wonderful job!) is actually a blade and handle used by farmers and vets to castrate baby pigs and other small animals. I used one for years working in the farrowing house. So if you want to save mega $$ and have access to a store that caters to the farm community. Go there to purchase your seam ripper and replacement blades. Of course you miss out on the fancy packaging. Hope I was able to save you some $$ without grossing you out. Handle carefully they are, of necessity extremely sharp.

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Originally Posted by Mitch's mom (Post 5391169)

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...

I laughed at this :D My screen name on my old (now defunct) knitting board before I crossed over to the dark side ;) was 'Frogknitter'. Rip it rules!

My favorite is a #11 scalpel.. They are sharp, cheap, and work well.. I also like tweezers to pull the threads..

I have one that is lighted. Didn't know I needed one with a light until I bought it. Now I wouldn't have any other kind.

I have the one that is lighted and with a magnifying glass!! I love it.

http://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Bright-...ds=seam+ripper

I use Peggy's Stitch Eraser ...looks like a moustache trimmer, but bit bigger -----it works wonderfully!!!

I like the Havels's snip-eze too, but they are pricey. Bernina makes the best seam ripper I have ever used. I keep a few extra on hand.