Expert seam rippers
#71
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Eden, Utah; originally NY
Posts: 357
I'm working on a quilt which has been giving me fits, and is making me use my seam ripper overtime. I've used different methods for different fabrics, but this time figured out (on my own!) the best way for this quilt is the way it's explained in the tutorial in Sherri-B's reply, the first one after your question. It's been a real time-saver for me.
Gee, I thought I had a bad case of dumb, but maybe not!
Gee, I thought I had a bad case of dumb, but maybe not!
#72
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 86
I have also used my 1/4 inch rotary cutter, to cut the thread between the seams. You have to keep the fabric taut, but it works like a razor so be very-very careful. Try it on something you don't care about first to get the hang of it.
#73
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 203
Originally Posted by dungeonquilter
I actually use the seam ripper to pull out every stitch, after using it to cut the thread every 4-5 inches.
And I must say, I am getting very good at it with all the practice I get. LOL
And I must say, I am getting very good at it with all the practice I get. LOL
#75
Originally Posted by Farm Quilter
Originally Posted by SherriB
I couldn't find the video but here is a blog that explains how I rip seams. Except I cut my threads about every 5 to 7 stitches. Works like a dream!!
http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/...am-ripper.html
http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/...am-ripper.html
#76
Originally Posted by Olivia's Grammy
I must be an expert seam ripper as I never have any trouble ripping. Sad to be an expert at unsewing, huh :lol:
#78
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 493
Originally Posted by quilter53
Here's something noone has mentioned yet. At least not that I have read. I was at our guild meeting the other night and one of the ladies showed us what she uses to ripout. Her husbands beard trimmer. Believe it or not, it works. It doesn''t cut the fabric only the thread and very quick. I went to WM and they had one on sale, a close-out, I think, for $9.
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