Best tool for unsewing?
#51
#52
I have to put in a plug for the Bernina seam ripper, sold at the Bernina shops. They are razor sharp, last forever, and I will never buy a different brand of ripper ever again. They are fabulous.
#53
#54
Absolutely have to echo the marvels of the Havel's seam ripper!! However, do be careful...these are surgical instruments that have been adapted to the sewing industry. They are very sharp... and that's why I love this product, it makes 'reverse' sewing a breeze!!!
#55
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Jacksonville, FL
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I bought a seam ripper that I can't live without. I can't remember the name of it, but you can buy it here: http://www.havelssewing.com/seam-rip...pro-18950.html It is so worth the extra cash. You can buy extra blades, but the blade that came with it still works fine after one year. Gingher makes a similar type seam ripper and I bought it, but the blades aren't sharp at all. It doesn't work well. Don't waste you money on it IMO.
#56
The small ottlite
For taking out quilting the other tool I find invaluable is a small Ott light. It's small and very bright so you can open it and put it right over the stitches. You can see black thread on black fabric with this little light. http://www.joann.com/ottlite-led-fli...prd_02444446a/
#57
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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I have the inexpensive Dritz also and it works fine. THe only thing is my eyes aren't what they used to be so I just ordered one yesterday that is lighted. No ratings on it so I don't know what it will work but was 50% off and very affordable.
http://www.joann.com/the-seam-lite-l...er/xprd602457/
By the way, all joann.com notions are 50% off (other things on sale too) so I stocked up on 505 spray and got a couple of other things. Free shipping with $35 order with code AMB210.
http://www.joann.com/the-seam-lite-l...er/xprd602457/
By the way, all joann.com notions are 50% off (other things on sale too) so I stocked up on 505 spray and got a couple of other things. Free shipping with $35 order with code AMB210.
But even more than a good light is (oh I am getting old!!!) a magnifying glass on a stalk so you can use both hands on the ripper and the fabric. I have one stuck on my Ott light but I refused to use it...finally gave in and OMG what a difference! no more punctures!
#58
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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I bought a seam ripper that I can't live without. I can't remember the name of it, but you can buy it here: http://www.havelssewing.com/seam-rip...pro-18950.html It is so worth the extra cash. You can buy extra blades, but the blade that came with it still works fine after one year. Gingher makes a similar type seam ripper and I bought it, but the blades aren't sharp at all. It doesn't work well. Don't waste you money on it IMO.
#59
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: AZ and CT
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Someone else gave the url for Superior - and I have to say the Superior seam ripper is the best I've ever used. I bought one at the Tucson quilt show in 2010. It was so good that i bought one for my CT sewing room the next year!
#60
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: northern California
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I got a new one that has a big fat handle (comparitively) that says SKC on the blade along with Japan Techn. It is NOT sharp and I am back to using my old little one that DH put rubber bands around so I can hang on to it (I have pretty bad arthritis). I was so excited to find a fat handle, but the dull blade is a loser.
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