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i use gingher nippers or a scaple, i have had great luck with both, except the scaple, now it does a wonderful job, i have just got my self, but not the fabric, the one i use has a crescent blade also like MsEithne, then i use curved tweezers to pull out the left over thread, never did think of tape, it will be much easier.
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Originally Posted by grandma sue
I use my small rotary cutter. Works great. Just barely graze the seam with it. Goes fast and so far I've never cut my fabric. I think Eleanor Burns uses this method.
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Don't know about brands, but I just went out and got 5 of the one I had because I am always losing the darn things!
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Originally Posted by kaylfordsollimo
About 6 months ago I heard about using "eyebrow trimmers". They work! I've actually attempted to slip up and it does NOT cut the fabric, but goes very quickly on the thread. The technique is to hold each side of the seam and stroke down the middle. Works for me. Bought mine in a package of three for less than $3 and gave two as gifts. You'll find them near the eyelash curlers in the cosmetics section at any big box store or pharmacy that carries that sort of thing.
Kay in NJ |
Originally Posted by arkansasquilter123
Originally Posted by merry
Originally Posted by quiltsillysandi
For me, I love the Clover with the brown, flat handle, has a smaller, thinner blade, that makes it easier to get under your stitches.....
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...BFB2NRD9FP1WH2 Me too :thumbup: |
I love my Fons and Porter one. I do have arthritic issues and this one works great for me.
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Originally Posted by quiltsillysandi
For me, I love the Clover with the brown, flat handle, has a smaller, thinner blade, that makes it easier to get under your stitches.....
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...BFB2NRD9FP1WH2 |
Originally Posted by quiltmouse
I like my Fons & Porter one, but the lid does not stay on. It is larger, ergonomic, so my fibro fingers do not get stressed and achey so quickly. And the red color makes it easy to spot in my tangle. |
I love the clover brand too!
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Originally Posted by kaylfordsollimo
A question - where can we buy the #12 disposable scalpel? That might be good to have on hand, too.
Kay in NJ However, you don't have to go through a doctor or veterinarian! Do a Google on "disposable scalpels for sale" and you'll find lots of vendors. For that matter, you can get them through Amazon as well. |
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