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    Old 06-20-2015, 01:47 PM
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    [ATTACH=CONFIG]522961[/ATTACH]I don't use a seam ripper. I have a great little pair of snips that I clip every 3or 4 stitches on one side of my work. I then can pull off the thread from the other side and it is done. This method causes much less distortion of the fabric.
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    Old 06-20-2015, 06:01 PM
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    I have many different brands and types. I use whichever one I find and pick up first. Not much difference in them. I don't use one after it gets dull. That is about as sad as using a dull rotary blade.
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    Old 06-20-2015, 10:46 PM
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    It's the Dritz Purple Ergonomic seam ripper for me. Believe me - it feels like I've tried them all, I'm so good at un-sewing... Havel, Clover, Seam-Fix and others. This is my favourite, but difficult to get here
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    Old 06-21-2015, 06:40 AM
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    I haven't used a seam ripper in at least 10 years, ever since I discovered the same snips that Tartan does.
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    Old 06-21-2015, 06:45 AM
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    I use a tiny manicure scissor - the one with the skinny little blade.
    Or the inexpensive one with the skinny blade/point that is around $1.50.

    It did take me a while to realize that rippers get dull like rotary blades do. Duh!!!
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    Old 06-22-2015, 04:00 AM
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    Originally Posted by imsewnso
    There is a seam ripper that is guaranteed to stay sharp. It is has a warranty and you can return it for a replacement. Here is the site.

    http://countyfairmall.com/polished-brass-seam-ripper/
    I bought this seam ripper based on a review here & boy is it sharp !! A little pricey (at least for Canadians) but it is by far, the best, sharpest ripper that I have ever used. Highly recommend it.
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    Old 06-22-2015, 06:46 AM
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    Originally Posted by imsewnso
    There is a seam ripper that is guaranteed to stay sharp. It is has a warranty and you can return it for a replacement. Here is the site.

    http://countyfairmall.com/polished-brass-seam-ripper/
    I love my brass seam ripper, I also have their brass stiletto
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    Old 06-22-2015, 06:50 AM
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    I lose seam rippers too often to buy the guaranteed one. LOL
    Most of the time I just rip the stitches out by hand like Ricky Tims.
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    Old 06-22-2015, 07:31 AM
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    Here's my favorite; a Dritz seam ripper from Walmart (not affiliated, they just happen to have a good pic of it):

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Soft-Grip-...ipper/19757837

    The reason I like it is because it doesn't roll off the table when I set it down, and it fits perfectly in my hand.

    I have other seam rippers including the Clover, but I'm in love with the Dritz ripper and as a celebration point, it's not the most expensive tool in my shed, which I can't often say of other tools I've purchased over the years!
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    Old 06-22-2015, 07:37 AM
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    this is the one I just purchased and I love it so much I bought one for each of my daughters
    Originally Posted by imsewnso
    There is a seam ripper that is guaranteed to stay sharp. It is has a warranty and you can return it for a replacement. Here is the site.

    http://countyfairmall.com/polished-brass-seam-ripper/
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