Best tool for unsewing?
07-24-2012, 08:24 AM
#11
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The little blue NanaCsews2 mentioned is also one of my favorites. My other favorite is the little foldup one, but the LQS where I got the one I lost didn't have any more when I went in to get a replacement. Don't recall the mfr. but I had seen it online somewhere.
07-24-2012, 08:26 AM
#12
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I keep a pair of pointed thread snips for cutting every 4 stitch of the bobbin thread and pull out the top thread. Someone on QB suggested the little eye brow shaping blade and I use that for cutting when separating two pieces.
07-24-2012, 11:12 AM
#13
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I have broken quite a few seam rippers (finally learned to NOT use them to pry up the bobbin cover plate!!). My favorite now is a pair of scissors that come to a point tinier than any seam ripper. No name, not sure where I got them. But I panic if I can't find them in my sewing basket.
07-24-2012, 12:46 PM
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07-24-2012, 12:52 PM
#15
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That's what I use now--my son's old mustache trimmer and it is fast! You have to be careful though--it will cut fabric!
07-24-2012, 06:00 PM
#20
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My favorite is the tiny blue handled one with the red ball from Dritz. It is 3 1/2" long. The 'ripper' part is very narrow and sharp, perfect for getting under those tiny stitches. Small enough to not be cumbersome in my hand. I 'cut' every 4th or 5th stitch on the top, then turn it over and starting at one end, pull the back thread completely off. Most of the tiny threads from the front pull off when either ripping or when the back thread (the bobbin thread) is pulled off. It is quick, and no sharp blade used. I don't trust myself to not cut myself or the fabric. I used to use a sharp blade or my serger seam ripper and spread the fabric seam apart and cut the threads, but stopped because I didn't like the feel of the blade it in my fingers. Now I just grab under those stitches and snip them clean with my little ripper.
I have this one too and love it.
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