Ok, if I am going to be best friends......
02-07-2011, 04:36 AM
#32
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Tippy-top of a ridge in WV
Posts: 6,355
I probably have four or five, but my favorite is a teeny little blue one about 2 and a half inches long, which lost it's cap years ago. Have no idea what brand it is and if I lose it, which is very often, I go nuts looking everywhere for it. It is sneaky and does it's best to hide from me. Often, it crawls under the front of my machine and cowers there, making itself as small as possible. Wouldn't you think it would be proud to be my prize possesion?
02-07-2011, 04:59 AM
#33
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: CT
Posts: 260
Originally Posted by deedum
I don't have a decent seam ripper, at least one I like. I plan to be very chummy with my seam ripper, afterall we do tend to spend time together. What is everyone's thoughts on quality seam rippers? Is there one or two that is outstanding?
02-07-2011, 05:02 AM
#34
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,232
Originally Posted by deanna.r
Over the years, I have spent a fortune on seam rippers. My main complaint is that they seem to become dull so quickly.
I'm really happy with the one I have now from Lee Valley Tools (leevalley.ca or leevalley.com) Lee Valley makes top quality tools for woodworkers, gardeners, etc.
To see a picture of this kit, on the home page, click on "Gifts" then Category "Arts and Crafts" pg. 2, although it's fun to browse through their amazing stuff.
quote from catalogue: Pro Seam-Ripper Kit
Developed in response to a customer who felt seamstresses and tailors were under-served in tool development, specifically regarding the U-shaped thumb stabber that is currently called a seam ripper. The Pro kit includes two sharp-end stitch-picker blades for starting a seam, and four safe-tip rippers that complete the job without snagging the fabric.
The instruction brochure covers straight and top-stitched seams as well as 3 and 4 thread serged seams, and the techniques you use for each kind. The six blades, two blade holders, and detailed instructions all come in a fitted metal case to keep everything together.
The blades are durable, but replacement blade packs are available for heavy-duty users. Suitable for anyone who does sewing, even on a casual basis.
Pro Seam-Ripper Kit
09A01.20 $18.50 (me: the 6 interchangable blades really give you the equivalent of 6 seam rippers; and, as they mention above, you can order replacement blades for the 2 handles.)
They're made in Canada, so there will be no duty to the US, and Lee Valley will not bill you until they send an you an email with the shipping charges and you OK everything.
If you are visiting Canada, just go to a store and pick one up.
For those of us who have physical limitations that make gardening difficult, I can't reccommend enough their folding kneeler stool (pg. 31 of the gardening catalogue). It folds down flat for storage. Used one way, it provides a comfortable seat; and, flipped over, it can be used as a padded kneeler with handles on either side at just the right height to push yourself up again.
I have had a spinal fusion and 2 total knee replacements and it enabled me to enjoy my garden and flower beds again.
I'm really happy with the one I have now from Lee Valley Tools (leevalley.ca or leevalley.com) Lee Valley makes top quality tools for woodworkers, gardeners, etc.
To see a picture of this kit, on the home page, click on "Gifts" then Category "Arts and Crafts" pg. 2, although it's fun to browse through their amazing stuff.
quote from catalogue: Pro Seam-Ripper Kit
Developed in response to a customer who felt seamstresses and tailors were under-served in tool development, specifically regarding the U-shaped thumb stabber that is currently called a seam ripper. The Pro kit includes two sharp-end stitch-picker blades for starting a seam, and four safe-tip rippers that complete the job without snagging the fabric.
The instruction brochure covers straight and top-stitched seams as well as 3 and 4 thread serged seams, and the techniques you use for each kind. The six blades, two blade holders, and detailed instructions all come in a fitted metal case to keep everything together.
The blades are durable, but replacement blade packs are available for heavy-duty users. Suitable for anyone who does sewing, even on a casual basis.
Pro Seam-Ripper Kit
09A01.20 $18.50 (me: the 6 interchangable blades really give you the equivalent of 6 seam rippers; and, as they mention above, you can order replacement blades for the 2 handles.)
They're made in Canada, so there will be no duty to the US, and Lee Valley will not bill you until they send an you an email with the shipping charges and you OK everything.
If you are visiting Canada, just go to a store and pick one up.
For those of us who have physical limitations that make gardening difficult, I can't reccommend enough their folding kneeler stool (pg. 31 of the gardening catalogue). It folds down flat for storage. Used one way, it provides a comfortable seat; and, flipped over, it can be used as a padded kneeler with handles on either side at just the right height to push yourself up again.
I have had a spinal fusion and 2 total knee replacements and it enabled me to enjoy my garden and flower beds again.
02-07-2011, 05:29 AM
#39
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: mid MI
Posts: 288
Originally Posted by slstitcher
I use a seam ripper that is like a scapel. I love it and I think it is much faster than a regular ripper. You do have to careful you don't cut your fabric. When the blades get dull you just put in a new one. I just can't go back to a regular ripper anymore.
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