Is there a good seam ripper?
11-26-2010, 04:40 AM
#22
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There is another Clover brand seam ripper with a brown/tan handle. It might not be made anymore. I wanted to buy it for an extra and could not find one.
The Fons & Porter ripper has a comfortable, ergonomic handle. However, [maybe it is just me] it does roll off the table. It is also handy for a stiletto.
The Fons & Porter ripper has a comfortable, ergonomic handle. However, [maybe it is just me] it does roll off the table. It is also handy for a stiletto.
11-26-2010, 05:41 AM
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I purchased a Clauss titanium seam ripper and just love it and the handle is larger. What is so nice about it is the seam ripper has a ten year warranty and they will replace it if it gets dull. They also have all type of scissors and rottery blades etc that has the warranty. I have been very happy with this line of products so far. I got rid of all of my cheapies.
11-26-2010, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by bjnicholson
Originally Posted by tjradj
In a word - Clover.
The point is a lot finer than the cheapies. It makes it much easier to pick out the stitch.
Just cut every 4 or 5 stitches and then pull apart.
Works every time.
The point is a lot finer than the cheapies. It makes it much easier to pick out the stitch.
Just cut every 4 or 5 stitches and then pull apart.
Works every time.
11-26-2010, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by tjradj
In a word - Clover.
The point is a lot finer than the cheapies. It makes it much easier to pick out the stitch.
Just cut every 4 or 5 stitches and then pull apart.
Works every time.
The point is a lot finer than the cheapies. It makes it much easier to pick out the stitch.
Just cut every 4 or 5 stitches and then pull apart.
Works every time.
11-26-2010, 06:44 AM
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I have a Pro Seam Ripper - because I am a pro mistake maker ;) My sister gave the set to me last Christmas. It is great!!!
Here is the description.......
Developed in response to a customer who felt seamstresses and tailors were under-served in tool development, specifically regarding the U-shaped thumb stabber that is currently called a seam ripper. The Pro kit includes two sharp-end stitch-picker blades for starting a seam, and four safe-tip rippers that complete the job without snagging the fabric.
The instruction brochure covers straight and top-stitched seams as well as 3 and 4 thread serged seams, and the techniques you use for each kind. The six blades, two blade holders, and detailed instructions all come in a fitted metal case to keep everything together.
The blades are durable, but replacement blade packs are available for heavy-duty users. Suitable for anyone who does sewing, even on a casual basis.
Made in Canada.
Here's the website for Lee Valley Tools if you are in Canada
http://www.leevalley.com/en/gifts/pa...%2c104%2c53218
For my American quilting friends here is the US website
http://www.leevalley.com/us/?c=2
Here is the description.......
Developed in response to a customer who felt seamstresses and tailors were under-served in tool development, specifically regarding the U-shaped thumb stabber that is currently called a seam ripper. The Pro kit includes two sharp-end stitch-picker blades for starting a seam, and four safe-tip rippers that complete the job without snagging the fabric.
The instruction brochure covers straight and top-stitched seams as well as 3 and 4 thread serged seams, and the techniques you use for each kind. The six blades, two blade holders, and detailed instructions all come in a fitted metal case to keep everything together.
The blades are durable, but replacement blade packs are available for heavy-duty users. Suitable for anyone who does sewing, even on a casual basis.
Made in Canada.
Here's the website for Lee Valley Tools if you are in Canada
http://www.leevalley.com/en/gifts/pa...%2c104%2c53218
For my American quilting friends here is the US website
http://www.leevalley.com/us/?c=2
11-26-2010, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by chattykathy17
If you can find it, Gingher also makes a wonderful seam ripper.
11-26-2010, 08:06 AM
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Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Looks like I'll be staying in today, but if I go out tomorrow I'll stop by a couple of places and pick up a couple to try out. I also found some of your suggestions on ebay for a good price, so I may just order from there and avoid the crowds altogether.
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