Nearly poked my eye out
11-21-2010, 06:13 AM
#33
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Originally Posted by sylviak
Have you tried the clip-on magnifying glasses? You can get them at JoAnns for 12.95. That way your eye stays covered. They raise up when you're not using them. I'm also very nearsighted and my bi-focals don't always do the job!
11-21-2010, 07:29 AM
#35
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Originally Posted by cathyvv
Originally Posted by T-Bones mom
Glad you are ok. Maybe you should consider getting a new seam ripper that is sharper and you would not have so much trouble cutting the thread.
Or I could make fewer mistakes...Nah, I'll get a new seam ripper or maybe a dozen new ones!
11-21-2010, 08:06 AM
#38
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Another good reason for never using a seam ripper. I never use one. I always use my tiniest bladed scissors and cut a stitch every 5 to 7 stitches on one side only. The uncut thread on the other side then pulls out and it does not distort the fabric. Pulling the fabric apart and cutting the stitching between the fabrics stretches your fabrics.
11-21-2010, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by amandasgramma
Wow -- good point!!!! Can you imagine going to the emergency room and telling the doc "Jack the ripper did it"??????
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