Your Favorite Seam Ripper?
#11
I like the one that came with my machine I bought a set from nancy notions came 3 in a pack one was a seam ripper and forget what the other 2 were they have a light, ugh! the light wasn't bad but the point on the ripper was thick had to struggle to get it under the stitch I sent them back.
#12
I like thread snips w/ sharp points. Spring-loaded and i can quickly cut threads and pull apart. I learned this trick when i worked in a factory that made firemen's uniforms.
this is similar: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...32P5FP0Z9K5RZA
this is similar: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...32P5FP0Z9K5RZA
#14
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My preference is for the ones with a long, curved blade rather than a pointy pokey tip. Yeah, that description is clear... This is my favorite: http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...seam+ripper.do
I've tried the ones that say "surgical blade" but prefer a bit more handle than most of those had. Also tried Gingher's; loved the blade, but it was just too cumbersome.
Cripes, I sound like the Princess from Princess and a Pea...
Anyhow, I can no longer find my fav's locally/in LQS, so order them through Nancy's and when I can't find any of them any more, order 3 more.
I've tried the ones that say "surgical blade" but prefer a bit more handle than most of those had. Also tried Gingher's; loved the blade, but it was just too cumbersome.
Cripes, I sound like the Princess from Princess and a Pea...
Anyhow, I can no longer find my fav's locally/in LQS, so order them through Nancy's and when I can't find any of them any more, order 3 more.
#15
My favorite is the Combicut http://www.wardrobesupplies.com/prod...ripper-tweezer
I've had three of them that I have used for years.
Colleen
I've had three of them that I have used for years.
Colleen
#17
My favorite is the one that came with my Viking Optima 150E in 1989. The blade is still sharp as I almost never use that part of it. I 'rip' seams by lifting stitches from the top side and then cutting the thread with embroidery scissors. I have two others, one came with my Bernina and one was a gift, but I don't use those.
#18
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Location: North Wales
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Um, I don't use a seam ripper. I realise that isn't the 'standard', but I've never been able to find one I could make friends with. I find it much easier to use small embroidery scissors, and have countless pairs all over the place.
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