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quiltinglady-1 05-09-2013 05:30 AM
I was given one of the lighted rippers as a present and retired it the first time I used it and kept dropping it and stabbing myself with it. It was very awkward to use.



Originally Posted by maminstl (Post 6050853)
My first mistake was the lighted, magnified ripper - sounded like a great idea - very awkward to actually use. A tiny little ripper, a bright light and some reading glasses are much better.

trolleystation 05-09-2013 05:32 AM
Try the Havel 'scalpel type' seam ripper. It works the very best. Light weight and stays sharp.

dianeinsterling 05-09-2013 05:38 AM
Originally Posted by Ggburlew (Post 6053767)
Love my brown Clover!
I love the brown clover too!!

stchenfool 05-09-2013 06:09 AM
Originally Posted by nhweaver (Post 6050841)
What quilting tool did you buy that drives you crazy? I treated myself to a new seam ripper, the Fons and Porter seam ripper and this ripper is driving me crazy. I wanted a large ripper, as I am always misplacing it - and I normally love their products. Well, the handle is totally round, it rolls off any surface that I put it on. And the ripper nose (the pointy thing) is so thick that it has a hard time getting between the stitches. Ugh, I am glad that I used a 50% off coupon for it. Waiting for the next coupon to buy a brand one. Any suggestions? Not a happy camper right now.
I have a clover seam ripper that I really like

tropit 05-09-2013 06:36 AM
Originally Posted by littlebitoheaven (Post 6051914)
Dritz (blue). Amazing tip that gets under the smallest stitches and a great handle.
I have one too. I bought it around ten years ago and it's still going strong. Cheap, effective...love it.

~ Cindy

My time 05-09-2013 07:27 AM
Harbor frieight rotary blades.....so dull I couldn't use them.

quiltlady37 05-09-2013 07:51 AM
I have the F&P seam ripper too. I hate that it rolls off the table and also that the plastic cover does not fit or stay on. I use my smallest rotary cutter to do most of my seam ripping.

Lynette-Merlin 05-09-2013 08:08 AM
Originally Posted by BellaBoo (Post 6050889)
I like the F&P red and cream colored seam ripper. It's very sharp and the point hasn't given me any problem at all. I like Clover seam rippers, they are smaller and very sharp. I put a rubber band around the round handle to keep it from rolling on the table.
Like BellaBoo I have a Clover seam ripper and find they really do do the job. But never thought of putting a rubber band round the middle to stop it rolling - brilliant idea, thank you. I have a little pot by my sewing machine where I keep it together with some other invaluable (to me) things Like a old bead tube into which I throw my old needles, and a spare pair of scissors.

IBQLTN 05-09-2013 10:14 AM
Originally Posted by carolaug (Post 6050848)
I find the only seam rippers that work are the ones that come with the machine, I will be watching this as I too would like to get a really good sharp one.
And your sewing machine dealer can order you another or 3 from the company that will be equally as wonderful. I covet my Pfaff seam rippers that I've had for almost 15 years now!

caspharm 05-09-2013 10:48 AM
I had the Gypsy Grippers, large and mini, and they kept popping off. I had clean surfaces, so that wasn't it. I got rid of them.


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