Un-sewing
10-03-2015, 06:41 AM
#33
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Location: Harrison, MI
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I un-sew my share of stitches too. I bought an electric seam ripper. It is great when you get going with it. You can rip those stitches in record time. I love it! I would of never of bought one but Jenny Doan at MSQ had it on her deal of the day so thought I would try it. Glad I did.
10-03-2015, 06:44 AM
#34
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Corpus Christi, Tx.
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I have "unsewn" a repair 3 times and may do it again, yet. I use a 28mm rotary to rip the stitches. Small enough for the hands to handle and fast. Have yet to cut the fabric and have probably now just jinxed myself.
Last edited by tessagin; 10-03-2015 at 06:46 AM.
10-03-2015, 06:58 AM
#35
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: cave junction or
Posts: 256
I un sew so frequently that I finally invested in a Galaxy Notions electric seam ripper. I use a plastic clamp to hold one piece to my pressing board and rip away. A mens beard trimmer would probably work but mine was only $20 http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...seam+ripper.do
10-03-2015, 07:33 AM
#37
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Location: West Kentucky
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Myself?? Not a single one has been made with no "do-overs." To me that's just a given...I will have to get out the seam ripper and spend some time going backwards. I, however, have seen some that I do believe have been put together in one fell swoop, but pretty much show that being concerned about one block being the same size as the next, or one fabrict doesn't go with the plan just isn't a big problem for the maker of the quilt. In some ways I almost have to admire those who aren't as picky as I am. I have a very good friend who just laughs it off when she makes an error. She can also make probably three quilts to my one.
10-03-2015, 07:50 AM
#38
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 380
You gals are so funny!!! Loved hearing your stories. Anyone who sews at all gets good use out of a seam ripper. I used to make my own clothes in the 60s and I don't think we had seam rippers back then. That electric seam ripper looks pretty cool.
10-03-2015, 07:57 AM
#39
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 225
I know someone said it already but don't beat yourself up. It's all part of the process especially if it is going to cause problems as you continue. Sometimes I rip because I know it isn't going to be as I imagined it if I continue with it as is. When I started quilting, I invested in a new seam ripper with a cushioned grip when JAF had a 60 percent off their notions wall. The next year I bought a second one when the sale came along again so I could keep one by the machine and one where I did handwork.
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