fabric-holic

I found this online.
I've always wondered if there was a way to sharpen my seam ripper until I could get to a store for a new one.
(ummm... I mean sharpen my friend's seam ripper....I don't use one because I never make mistakes :wink: ....)

"To sharpen your seam ripper, wrap 000 or 0000 steel wool around a crochet hook or pencil. Holding the seam ripper in your non-dominant hand (left or right) and the pencil or crochet hook in your dominant hand, move the pencil or crochet hook with steel wool wrapped around it in an upward motion. Do this to each side of the "blade" of the rippers. Emory paper will also work."

craftybear

cool thanks for sharing!

quiltinghere

Thanks - will give it a try - nothing to lose - never thought of sharpening one...always bought new - :)

LaurieE

That's great to know. Thanks for sharing.

amma

Thank you for sharing this tip with us :D:D:D

littlehud

Wow, thanks for sharing. Of course I don't need it. I never have to rip. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

dkabasketlady

Thanks for the tip, I was just thinking if this was possible the other day!!!

walen

Thanks for the tip...it is good to have such a handy bit of know-how!

BellaBoo

I use an emery nail file. Have you tried the new surgical blade seam ripper? They are fantastic and not expensive. I bought one with nice handle and blade cover for $3 at a LQS. I saw them in Paducah and none were over $4 with nice handles So don't overpay. It's the same as the Gingher seam ripper only not with the weighted and large metal handle.

doglover

Now I can stop buying new ones. Thanks
doglover