I bought the Gingher seam ripper today but...
#1
when I tried to rip out a practice seam my stitches were too small for the end of the ripper to fit underneat. Are my stitches too small maybe? I think it's 2.2 and I have a Janome 6600. It's the default and I never changed it. Or am I doing it wrong?
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We had a speaker at our guild that said she used the cheapy eyebrown trimmers that are two for a dollar at dollar stores. my friend and I have tried them, and they are great. The idea is like using a razor blade, but these little things have a handle and are not dangerous. Put a little tension on your seam, pulling it apart and then use the eyebrown trimmer like a razor blade.
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Originally Posted by Lilrain
We had a speaker at our guild that said she used the cheapy eyebrown trimmers that are two for a dollar at dollar stores. my friend and I have tried them, and they are great. The idea is like using a razor blade, but these little things have a handle and are not dangerous. Put a little tension on your seam, pulling it apart and then use the eyebrown trimmer like a razor blade.
#8
I usually use my Clover seam ripper or the one that come with the sewing
machine. The Clover has a a nicer handle. I use an even smaller stitch
length - 1.8 on my Janome 6600. I find it easier if I turn the seam ripper on
the side rather than straight down...the blade is flat against the fabric
instead of perpendicular. See what I mean? And I unstitch every two or
three stitches then pull the thread on the other side. It's very easy.
machine. The Clover has a a nicer handle. I use an even smaller stitch
length - 1.8 on my Janome 6600. I find it easier if I turn the seam ripper on
the side rather than straight down...the blade is flat against the fabric
instead of perpendicular. See what I mean? And I unstitch every two or
three stitches then pull the thread on the other side. It's very easy.
#9
Originally Posted by Lilrain
Originally Posted by Lilrain
We had a speaker at our guild that said she used the cheapy eyebrown trimmers that are two for a dollar at dollar stores. my friend and I have tried them, and they are great. The idea is like using a razor blade, but these little things have a handle and are not dangerous. Put a little tension on your seam, pulling it apart and then use the eyebrown trimmer like a razor blade.
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