My version of a "stitch ripper"
#32
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Single edge razor blades. I bought a box of 100 at Harbor Freight and they were VERY inexpensive. Haven't gotten up the nerve to use them as a seam ripper but they scrape paint and gummy stuff off windows wonderfully.
#34
It's been awhile since I'd seen them. But single edge blades they are. They can be found in all hardware stores. usually near the paint section. I remember using them to scrap the paint off the windows where Dad got too close while painting. I remember those days not too fondly I might add. LOL
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Originally Posted by aeble
This is what I was taught to use to removed stitches when I worked at an alteration shop tearing out hems and prepping the clothing for the seamstresses.
A few years ago I found blades in a dollar store, but haven't been able to find any more since. Anyone recognize these and know what they are called or where to purchase them?
A few years ago I found blades in a dollar store, but haven't been able to find any more since. Anyone recognize these and know what they are called or where to purchase them?
#40
Originally Posted by thimblebug6000
When I first started working & we typed up "spreadsheets" ... there were 4 carbons under our nice top sheet...any typing errors.... you stopped & scraped away the carbon error... rolled back & retyped... YIKES.... I'm not that old....doesn't anyone else remember using them for that?
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