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Ed 10-29-2011 04:08 AM

Do any of you use a rotary cuter as a seam ripper. I was useing a rotary cutter to rip a long (98") seem. It seem to work fine. At least I did not cut the fabric or myself.

mymsmess 10-29-2011 04:11 AM

I have done that a few times when my seam ripper was out of sight, but I try not to make it a habit.

piepatch 10-29-2011 04:11 AM

Doesn't Eleanor Burns use a rotary cutter for a seam ripper? I think I have seen her do that. I would surely cut my finger off if I tried it!

QuiltingGrannie 10-29-2011 04:19 AM

I have, but only when the seam ripper was 'lost' and it was a short space to rip.
I prefer to use my scalpel, but now those are dull, so it's back to the seam ripper. I need a source to buy more scalpels.

QuiltnNan 10-29-2011 04:47 AM

i'm too afraid that i would damage me or the the project.

sewmuchmore 10-29-2011 05:23 AM


Originally Posted by QuiltnNan
i'm too afraid that i would damage me or the the project.

Me too :!: I have 3 jack the rippers incase I lose one :lol: :lol:

grandme26 10-29-2011 05:41 AM

I have used an razor blade but not the rotary.

QuiltE 10-29-2011 05:47 AM


Originally Posted by piepatch
Doesn't Eleanor Burns use a rotary cutter for a seam ripper? I think I have seen her do that. I would surely cut my finger off if I tried it!

ITA .... or slice the fabric .... so I don't think I'd even contemplate!

But if it works for you, then that's all that matters!

Judith1005 10-29-2011 06:16 AM

no, with my luck...i'd cut my fabric. not willing to chance it. :roll:

nativetexan 10-29-2011 06:53 AM

I do quite often. just like Eleanor Burns says to.


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