Nearly poked my eye out
11-21-2010, 09:34 PM
#51
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It's a bit expensive, but you can get an Ottlite that is freestanding that not only has a powerful light but also a large magnifying lens that flips down from the light to use as you need it. I got mine at Joann when all the Ottlites were on sale for 50% off. I'm not sure but I don't think you can use Joann coupons for them. I think it cost about $40, but well worth it to me. Keeps your hands free to work and is really a very powerful magnifier. Great for threading needles.
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11-21-2010, 11:03 PM
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That is scarey. Get a mustache trimmer and put the attachment on that is for cutting the hairs in the ears/nostrils. Use that to take the stiches out.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/WAHL-2-in-...6-200/14324475
You need the pokey attachment like is shown on the top right.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/WAHL-2-in-...6-200/14324475
You need the pokey attachment like is shown on the top right.
11-22-2010, 09:28 AM
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That is why I don't use one. I always use my snippers or small embroidery scissors to cut the threads while I splay the seam to be ripped.[/quote]
I don't use a seam ripper either. I use the small scissors and a pair of sharp tweezers. When I use the long arm I cut the first stitch, pull it to bring the bottom thread up and cut it. Then I just use the tweezers to take out each stitch and occasionally pull and bring up the bottom thread. That way you don't have thread on the bottom of the quilt to find and cut later. I've adopted the same method when using the DSM. Works great.
That is why I don't use one. I always use my snippers or small embroidery scissors to cut the threads while I splay the seam to be ripped.[/quote]
I don't use a seam ripper either. I use the small scissors and a pair of sharp tweezers. When I use the long arm I cut the first stitch, pull it to bring the bottom thread up and cut it. Then I just use the tweezers to take out each stitch and occasionally pull and bring up the bottom thread. That way you don't have thread on the bottom of the quilt to find and cut later. I've adopted the same method when using the DSM. Works great.
11-22-2010, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Barbara W
Originally Posted by cathyvv
Two nights ago I was working very hard at taking some seams out - I do a lot of that, unfortunately.
I'm very nearsighted, have an astigmatism and double vision. I have to get in real close to find the threads to be cut, so I look over my glasses. The glasses are perched on the end of my nose and my eyes are 'exposed' to the world.
I was having trouble cutting through one of the stitches, so applied more than usual pressure to the seam ripper. Of course, the thread broke with the extra pressure, but then the seam ripper traveled up to just below my eyebrow before I was able to stop myself. It grazed my skin but, luckily, it didn't cut me.
Haven't told my husband about it. He thinks quilting is safe! He will never know...
I'm very nearsighted, have an astigmatism and double vision. I have to get in real close to find the threads to be cut, so I look over my glasses. The glasses are perched on the end of my nose and my eyes are 'exposed' to the world.
I was having trouble cutting through one of the stitches, so applied more than usual pressure to the seam ripper. Of course, the thread broke with the extra pressure, but then the seam ripper traveled up to just below my eyebrow before I was able to stop myself. It grazed my skin but, luckily, it didn't cut me.
Haven't told my husband about it. He thinks quilting is safe! He will never know...
11-22-2010, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by cathyvv
Two nights ago I was working very hard at taking some seams out - I do a lot of that, unfortunately.
I'm very nearsighted, have an astigmatism and double vision. I have to get in real close to find the threads to be cut, so I look over my glasses. The glasses are perched on the end of my nose and my eyes are 'exposed' to the world.
I was having trouble cutting through one of the stitches, so applied more than usual pressure to the seam ripper. Of course, the thread broke with the extra pressure, but then the seam ripper traveled up to just below my eyebrow before I was able to stop myself. It grazed my skin but, luckily, it didn't cut me.
Haven't told my husband about it. He thinks quilting is safe! He will never know...
I'm very nearsighted, have an astigmatism and double vision. I have to get in real close to find the threads to be cut, so I look over my glasses. The glasses are perched on the end of my nose and my eyes are 'exposed' to the world.
I was having trouble cutting through one of the stitches, so applied more than usual pressure to the seam ripper. Of course, the thread broke with the extra pressure, but then the seam ripper traveled up to just below my eyebrow before I was able to stop myself. It grazed my skin but, luckily, it didn't cut me.
Haven't told my husband about it. He thinks quilting is safe! He will never know...
You might try sewing your seams with a larger stitch (basting) - to make sure it is ok, then resew it. You will use more thread, but tearouts would be much easier & safer.
Please be safe
11-22-2010, 01:21 PM
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I would have never thought that ripping seams could be so deadly. Thanks for the caution. If you have to remove your glasses a lot when sewing, maybe a clear pair of safety glasses would be a good investment. Better than losing an eye.
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