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Amazing! Did any of you know what the ball end of the seam ripper was for? I've been sewing for 43 years and I did not know until I saw this video.
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http://www.keepnuinstitchesquilting.com/the-great-seam-ripper-controversy-just-how-do-you-...
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YES I did SM ... thanks for the reminder, but I did learn another way to use it ... FIESTA ;D
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What is another way to use it?
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edithfarminer
15 Nov 2014
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Amazing sewmom, no never knew that either. Thanks for the link
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What?! I am amazed, too. My seam rippers have always been included with something else and I've never seen instructions until now! Thank you for this!
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crafter2243
15 Nov 2014
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How about that. Never to old to learn something new. Thanks
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Yes, I was blessed with a sister and grandmother that taught me this and many other things. The trick now, is for me to remember all I was taught. ;)
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Amen!
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I had a quilting friend teach me that years ago. It really can save you time. You do have to use a sharp seam ripper and if you can put the fabric back under the pressure foot to hold in place as you rip - it goes faster. If you have a long seam lay the fabric flat out on a counter and you can zip right along. It does not work if your seam was in a circle or zigzag. The seam ripper is one of my favorite tools but, I've never invested in such a beautiful one. I just keep replacing mine from WalMart. Only about $1.25
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ansienaude
15 Nov 2014
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no i did not know and i am also doing needlework for 40 odd years well one is never to old to learn a few new tricks regarding needlework thank you for the information will definitly try it next time sewing
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queenofhearts
15 Nov 2014
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I learned that in Sewing 101 more than 60 years ago. And I also just buy the cheap ones, they get the job done.
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dailylaundry
15 Nov 2014
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It was kinda a "refresher" class for me - hehehe, I knew it but had forgotten - if that makes any sense!! Thanks for sharing - it is a neat site!
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me too!
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harleysville
15 Nov 2014
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Never knew and I am as old as dirt!!!! Love this link. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for that, I never knew,its amazing what I have learned from cuties thanks again
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carolpountney
15 Nov 2014
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Well that is news to me al these years sewing I did not know, thank you, never to old to learn
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They say you just keep learning, so I just learned something new. Thanks sewmom.
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I knew this already and thought everyone knew this... But I was wrong. Thanks for the info!! Suzanne
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Well looks like I've been doing it the hard way and the wrong way all these years.. How says you can't teach old dogs new tricks... woof
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Where do you buy the solid brass ripper. I love it.
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Check on line. I have both brass tools she mentioned, they came from my dealer many years ago. Hugs. Nan w
Thank you I have ordered one from Amazon free shipping.
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I had done that before, but mine is not that sharp. I want her seam ripper. I like the stiletto too. Now I have tool envy.
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I think several of us have tool envy!
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Well there you go... The Queen of Reverse Sewing (aka me) had just learnt something new, Thankyou :)
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Well, there are a couple of us who knew this! I've been doing it that way for years! I always found it easier to control that way. Love Chris
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sewgroupie
28 Nov 2014
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Me too! thanks for this I have passed the link to other sewing friends of mine.
Suz
Suz
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Apparently you never poked a hole through your fabric when doing it the other way round or you would have know!
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Yes, I have poked a few holes!
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Patricia109
01 Dec 2014
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Think I may have know about that, but I don't like all those tiny bits of thread, so I use it the way I would a pin. Cut every couple of inches and pull the thread away.
Thanks - always good to have a refresher.
Thanks - always good to have a refresher.