This intrigues me, using a seam ripper never seemed to happen in a certain way. But now that I think about it, my preference is to pick carefully between the two pieces. By carefully, I mean don't pull the thread or the fabric but gently cut the thread three or four stitches away from the opening then loosen to the cut and continue on. I find that this way I end up with one thread not cut making it easy to pull out one long thread. It also makes the thread obviously different from the fabric.

I've done Loretta's and Jannie's method. Both are equally simple.

Thanks everyone!!
Renee

I do this, then gently open and carefully rip a stitch or two

this is how I use my seam ripper - except when I threaten my kids with it because they have interrupted me AGAIN :-)

Perhaps the easiest way to use the seam ripper is to pick one side of the fabric, and use the seam ripper to "nip" the thread every half-inch or so apart. Then on the other side, you can just give the uncut thread a little tug, and your seam comes apart without distorting the fabric. :)

I have used both ways for the seam ripper. I do think I will look into getting the one from Clover. I do need a sharper one.

I love the clover seam ripper it works great :thumbup:
My favorite :D :D

Just be glad seam rippers have evolved to what they are today. This is one of Singer's needle threader/seam ripper combo tools from the 50's. I used to use just a single edge razor blade...it goes pretty fast that way! :roll:

They do get dull eventually. Using a new one is almost as much fun as using a brand new rotary blade! And in the same category of "Why didn't I change this ages ago?"