patriciaponder

I leave my seam rippers put away and use my rotary cutter blade, especially on paper piecing unsewing. Then I use a piece of tape to get out the cut threads.

fivepaws

I have never found one that I like but I do have a tiny pair of very sharp scissors. I use those. They fit between seams as well as under threads. They are Havel's.

BellaBoo

I found a razor blade holder, use to scrap paint off windows, at a paint store. It's small and very lightweight. It is the perfect size to hold a razor blade to unrip.

javin22

I like ones that have a smaller point to rip with. I have a bigger one and it is much harder to slid into a stitch and not catch on the fabric.

kellen46

The ball part goes to the back of the seam you are ripping. It keeps you from slicing through the fabric. You need to add a little tension to the fabric I sort of grip each side and with the ripper in my right hand sort of just touch the thread with the inner razor edge, the tension on the fabric will help pull the threads loose and you can go on readjusting your hands as needed. The sharp point is good for picking out threads on jams or double sewn seams. I use just an inexpensive ripper, as they do get dull and need to be replaced. Here is a tip if you are right handed and know a left handed sewer, when your ripper gets dull, trade and you will have a new sharp edge to use. Same trick works with potato peelers.

sylvia storey

hi I'm sure there are different grades, some better than others, but I get plain very serviceable rippers in bulk from Cleaner's Supply or WAWAK. That way I have a seam ripper in every part of the house. Can be as cheap as 50 cents depending on how many you buy. Stock up and take orders so you can take advantage of their one price shipping.

sylvia storey

you can find these too at WAWAK. So now you can order blades and seam rippers and only pay shipping once. They also have a wonderful thread cutter. It's blue and it's so sharp.

oldlady 77

My personal favorite is Clover brand. They seem to stay sharp longer that any other. Nice handle and SHARP point.

Carol J.

I am not familiar with FE but will search it out and see what I can find. I used to use the blades all the time for cutting stencils as well as ripping seams.

Carol J.

leaha

these are mine,

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-71932-1.htm

and have added to them LOL