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    Old 01-11-2014, 11:44 PM
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    Do you use an electric seam ripper?
    If so, what brand?
    Would love to know if they work well.
    Thanks.
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    Old 01-12-2014, 02:02 AM
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    never seen one.
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    Old 01-12-2014, 03:16 AM
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    I have the quick ripper and I love it.
    It takes a bit of practice but the $20 I spent on it has save me way more in time and frustration.
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    Old 01-12-2014, 04:45 AM
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    I have a friend who has one and she loves hers. I've used it and didn't care for it. It vibrated too much while I was using it and made my hand feel funny. I think it's one of those love it or hate it deals. Have you been able to try one out in person?
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    Old 01-12-2014, 08:24 AM
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    I have the quick ripper and love it. The first few times I tried to use it it didn't seem to work. Thes I figured out the angle to use it -not flush with the bottom layer of fabric - it really did work! A video I just saw held it upside down -I will try that.

    It it has saved me a ton of time and has been perfect for paper piecing seams.
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    Old 01-12-2014, 09:15 AM
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    Well that looks pretty funny! What happens when you need to rip something that's not a straight seam? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqfjHGiEUD4
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    Old 01-12-2014, 10:09 AM
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    Reminds me of an electric razor. Just smaller.
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    Old 01-12-2014, 10:21 AM
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    That looks exactly like the little trimmer I bought for $9 to trim my horses whiskers just before going into the showring. I will try it and see how it works.
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    Old 01-12-2014, 10:57 AM
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    I think I'll try one of the little beard trimmers I bought for the DS. He doesn't use it and it does look like a good time saver.
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    Old 01-12-2014, 02:18 PM
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    Originally Posted by crocee
    I think I'll try one of the little beard trimmers I bought for the DS. He doesn't use it and it does look like a good time saver.
    That's basically what it is. I have a beard trimmer from years ago, when someone mentioned it works for thread. Someone just took the idea and added quilting to the name so they can charge more
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