That's why seam rippers were invented...:) Just put some good music on and rip away. Then reward yourself with chocolate!! Works for me, and I have a lot of experience at it!!! :)

Dina

When I find myself in that situation make sure the seams are removed before I quit sewing for a while. I don't like to come back to "unsewing".

Those little spring loaded thread nippers are a god send(they're on ebay). Takes about half the time it takes using a seam ripper.

I've been known to re-cut two new fabric squares rather than rip two incorrectly-sewn squares apart! :p :D (I loathe ripping!)

You are soooo not alone. Somedays I rip more than sew:)

Just think of it as you're becoming an expert seam ripper outer! :thumbup:

My seam rippers are in every room, we need to start a group on here, How about the Rip Strippers? I make mistakes even when sewing strips. hehe.

I use my smallest rotary cutter to "rip". It goes so much faster to pull one seam side taut and just nick away at the thread stitches (like slicing between the layers). Then the sticky roller grabs the bits.

I've been sewing for years and I still rip all the time. My main problem is getting from the layout to the sewing machine. I seem to get things turned around and sew the wrong sides together. It sure does make the process longer! You are not alone.

I sure wish after quilting since the 1950s that I would get there!!!!!!!!