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07-25-2012, 12:19 PM

#41

spokanequilter

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Location: Spokane, Washington

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JustAbitCrazy

My favorite seam ripper is the Fons and Porter one with the fat red & white handle. You do have to be a bit careful not to break the tip off, as mentioned before. I broke one I took to a quilt guild meeting in my purse without the cap. I like it so much I have bought several of them, and have them all over the house. My only issue with them is the caps do not stay on, not even for two seconds! I have taken to taping them on when not is use. I wish they would sell them with caps which were useful!

I love the Fons & Porter seam ripper as well. I think the best thing about it is that the handle is sort of rubberized, and it works great to brush off the little bits of thread after you unsew. I've never had a problem with the tip breaking off, but I have noticed that the cap doesn't stay on

07-25-2012, 01:08 PM

#42

labtechkty

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Florida

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Quote:

Originally Posted by patski

I love the Clover brand seam ripper from Nancys Notions, DO NOT BUY the Fons & Porter, I had 2 and the tips snapped off. Thankfully I wear glasses. The other thing I like is a battery operated mustache trimmer! Its' about 3 or 4 dollars (same thing as the pretty ones in the quilt stores) but much cheaper!

Thats sounds like a great idea...I might have to steal hubby's and try it out...lol

07-25-2012, 03:31 PM

#43

resource fabricologist

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Join Date: Oct 2010

Location: Iowa

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The best item for Unsewing is an electric shaver...Use a bikini shaver...a side burn trimmer...etc. Super fast and easy!

07-25-2012, 09:05 PM

#44

jollyquilting

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Join Date: Jul 2010

Location: Co

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I've got a surgical seam ripper from Nancy's for 3.98 and it is super. A whole lot of the quilters went together and each bought one, or two.

07-25-2012, 11:15 PM

#45

Kaela

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Join Date: Jul 2012

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Thats is the most difficult thing for me.

07-26-2012, 02:58 AM

#46

renda

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: Deltaville, VA

Posts: 139

seam ripper

I use one made by Anchor very much like this one but a whole lot cheaper. Everyone that I recommend it to loves it.

07-26-2012, 03:03 AM

#47

renda

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: Deltaville, VA

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I use a Ripper-Clipper made by Anchor and everyone that uses it loves it.

07-26-2012, 05:29 AM

#48

bhanes

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: North Carolina

Posts: 113

I just ordered this one

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deborahlees

I have this one also, and it is super great, you do have to 'pay attention' to what you are doing because the blade is O.M.G. so sharp it is scarey !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so much better than the Gingher that I got first (very heavy)
I also have several of the ordinary ones for a quick rip.

Thanks for the info. I found their website and ordered it. Just hope I don't hurt myself with it.

07-26-2012, 05:30 AM

#49

Grandma Kathy

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Join Date: Nov 2009

Location: Flat Rock, Michigan

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I have the Fons and Porter seam ripper and it works great.

07-26-2012, 06:24 AM

#50

danlynmartin

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Join Date: Jul 2011

Posts: 192

seam ripper

Quote:

Originally Posted by bearisgray

Most of my seam rippers, stitch removers/cutters, etc. have gotten quite dull.

I'm going to be buying some replacements soon, and would like to have some opinions on what 'make and model' you prefer - and why.

At the moment, my favorite tool is a very narrow pointy manicure scissor.

my very favorite over all the others here is below. It has a magnifying glass that is lit with a tiny light. See amazon below.

http://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Bright-...for+low+vision