Would you believe I did it again!!!
#61
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Location: Central Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
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Originally Posted by newestnana
Wait wait wait...does this mean I've been (painfully) PLUCKING my eyebrows all these years when there was an easier, more comfortable method?
#62
Originally Posted by madamekelly
Originally Posted by newestnana
Wait wait wait...does this mean I've been (painfully) PLUCKING my eyebrows all these years when there was an easier, more comfortable method?
#64
Reverse sewing (ripping out) can be done using your rotary cutter. It's tricky, but goes very fast. Pick out the first few stitches then hold the rotary cutter like you would a pencil. Be careful you only touch the stitches and not the fabric. Like I said - it takes practice but goes quickly. Good luck.
#66
Originally Posted by Emma S
I wonder does anybody use a fine, very pointed pair of scissors to rip seams? I just cut the line of stitching every 1/4 inch or so and it just pulls apart. I find I don't accidently cut the fabric using the scissors. Sorry Ditter about your having to undo. All of us have been there. I'm a better ripper than a piecer or a quilter. More practice.
#67
I tell my sewing students on the first day that the seam ripper is their Best Friend! I think I'll name him Jack now, too!
Eyebrow razors? YIKES! I usually just ignore mine, and they're pretty substantial - just don't like the pain....but maybe I'll pick some up to use for my (frequent) un-sewing
How come I could give birth 7 times with no meds, but can't stand having my eyebrows done? Even "threading" which my dd told me didn't hurt as much, really DID!
Eyebrow razors? YIKES! I usually just ignore mine, and they're pretty substantial - just don't like the pain....but maybe I'll pick some up to use for my (frequent) un-sewing
How come I could give birth 7 times with no meds, but can't stand having my eyebrows done? Even "threading" which my dd told me didn't hurt as much, really DID!
#70
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Victorville CA
Posts: 134
I am well acquainted with the ripper. Only thing is, I use a razor blade inserted into one of those paint scraper things. That protects my hands and makes it easy to rip away. Sorry you have so much to rip!
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