I have been using a pair of tweezers to get out the thread after seam ripping and it would take me forever thank you for the rubber✌ REAL TALK FROM THE PURPLE UNICORN MISS D.P.C.A. DEUCES
Thank you for sharing this!!!! We are in COVID-19 lockdown in Kentucky, but I needed rip the seams of some drawer organizers whose cardboard frames got wet and clumped/ are coming out. Thank you again! :)
#10 is a good one. This will make everyone faint, but for 40 some years, I’ve had what was called a “third hand” that is metal, clamps onto a table and has what could be called “pincers” that grip fabric when under tension. I can clamp one fabric piece in the pincer, hold the other fabric piece in one hand, slightly pull and with a blade (safety razor blade), just nick those threads within the seam and in seconds have it done. In all these years, I’ve never cut into the fabric (or me). You can’t find them anymore but using your sewing machine would accomplish the 3rd hand function.
That was so incredibly helpful! I just made a huge mistake that is taking me hours to undo. I think you just saved me several more with #9. Thank you so much. 😍🌷
If you like blade runner, you may want to look at the Kai seam remover - it's designed for it, has a better blade, and they demonstrate holding the material flat and pushing the blade through, which is much easier. #10 is exactly the way I do it. Angle the tip away from the seam a bit and it will work well almost every time. You can even use it to remove a hem - have the folded back side facing you, and rotate the ripperr toward yourself slightly to keep the point away from the fabric. I brace it flat against the table and run right to left at an angle (as a righty) and it goes super smoothly. It also works well for removing serged seams. Picking every few stitches is the "I learned this the wrong way" for me - though you still need it for removing topstitching, so not entirely wrong. I use a surgical seam ripper for that usually. A surgical seam ripper is also good for removing serged edge finishes - hold it upright so the back of the tip curves along the fabric and the point scoops under the stitches, and you can just run down curing the looper threads. Then pick out any stubborn straight stitch that remains. I couldn't believe the first few she showed! People actually do that? And ripping the seam - that's an incredibly weak seam, if you can do that. I was surprised. I guess it's not a big deal for quilting, but apparel sewing that would be a death knell for actually wearing your clothing. Do yourself a favor and use a good thread that won't pop the seams or lint up your machine D: (I relegated the dual duty stash to hand basting and papercraft stitching years ago, and have definitely appreciate the results.)
@@logicalblueberry around here, the most reliable to find are Gutermann and Mettler. I've also had good results from some small brands that use Egyptian cotton. I've heard good things from quilters about Superior Threads, and they look great, but I haven't tried them myself. Basically, you're looking for a long, smooth fiber, so it won't break easily or shed lint (the lint builds up in your machine and causes wear on its surfaces). If you grab it super firmly between two hands and pull hard, if it feels like it might break - assume it will under stress. Keep those kinds of threads for non-stress bearing seams - hems, loose lightweight garments where there won't ever be a pull on the seam, etc. Linty threads can be strong, but save those for hand-sewing where they won't gunk up your machine (the lint comes from all the rubbing going through the machine, so you shouldn't have a problem by hand). Also make sure you're using the right size needle for the thread - too small, and the thread will get caught and bend more than it needs to, which will make it more likely to break. Too big leaves a noticeable hole the thread can't fill up.
Thank you for #10 the "Pulling Method" for seam ripping. It works great.
Excellent!
That last method looks great. And fast!
You win - best technique on YT
That is a true compliment! I am honored. Thank you.
Omg tysm! I have 10 waistbands to rip and that last trick is helping me to just scoot along! You are a time/life/hand/fabric saver!
I have been using a pair of tweezers to get out the thread after seam ripping and it would take me forever thank you for the rubber✌ REAL TALK FROM THE PURPLE UNICORN MISS D.P.C.A. DEUCES
Thank you for sharing this!!!! We are in COVID-19 lockdown in Kentucky, but I needed rip the seams of some drawer organizers whose cardboard frames got wet and clumped/ are coming out. Thank you again! :)
10 is fantastic. Thank you so much
9 was my favourite I used, but now it'll be 10. Thank you Marci.
Thanks for letting me know that you are ready to use #10 seam ripping!
Thanks soooo much!!! Love your methods! #9 or 10 saved my life!!
Excellent!
I learned a lot. Thank you for sharing. The sound & video quality is perfect. ❤️
Hi Jennifer, thank you for the feedback on the video and sound. I will work to keep the standards up. Enjoy your seam ripping!
really nice method, your number 10, I'm definitely gonna try it!
#10 is a good one. This will make everyone faint, but for 40 some years, I’ve had what was called a “third hand” that is metal, clamps onto a table and has what could be called “pincers” that grip fabric when under tension. I can clamp one fabric piece in the pincer, hold the other fabric piece in one hand, slightly pull and with a blade (safety razor blade), just nick those threads within the seam and in seconds have it done. In all these years, I’ve never cut into the fabric (or me). You can’t find them anymore but using your sewing machine would accomplish the 3rd hand function.
Thanks mom 🙏
That was so incredibly helpful! I just made a huge mistake that is taking me hours to undo. I think you just saved me several more with #9. Thank you so much. 😍🌷
For clean up, A white eraser will remove the short thread pieces. Or masking tape. Or a tooth brush.
I usually use method 9 I'm now going to try 10! Cool, thank you! 8-)
Hi Sherri, Thank you for considering #10 seam ripping. Let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy!
Yowsa! You just convinced me to look forward to seam ripping with #10. Thanks so much.:-)
That is great that you can look forward to seam ripping! This makes the project even more enjoyable and successful!
Thank you so much for all this useful info!!
I have to remember that 10 never seen or used that before.
Glad to offer a new way! I truly enjoy seam ripping, so much so, that I offer to seam rip for my students in class.
Love that 10th way!
A garment brush is a good tool to rid thread buggers
An excellent option!
If you like blade runner, you may want to look at the Kai seam remover - it's designed for it, has a better blade, and they demonstrate holding the material flat and pushing the blade through, which is much easier.
#10 is exactly the way I do it. Angle the tip away from the seam a bit and it will work well almost every time. You can even use it to remove a hem - have the folded back side facing you, and rotate the ripperr toward yourself slightly to keep the point away from the fabric. I brace it flat against the table and run right to left at an angle (as a righty) and it goes super smoothly. It also works well for removing serged seams.
Picking every few stitches is the "I learned this the wrong way" for me - though you still need it for removing topstitching, so not entirely wrong. I use a surgical seam ripper for that usually. A surgical seam ripper is also good for removing serged edge finishes - hold it upright so the back of the tip curves along the fabric and the point scoops under the stitches, and you can just run down curing the looper threads. Then pick out any stubborn straight stitch that remains.
I couldn't believe the first few she showed! People actually do that? And ripping the seam - that's an incredibly weak seam, if you can do that. I was surprised. I guess it's not a big deal for quilting, but apparel sewing that would be a death knell for actually wearing your clothing. Do yourself a favor and use a good thread that won't pop the seams or lint up your machine D: (I relegated the dual duty stash to hand basting and papercraft stitching years ago, and have definitely appreciate the results.)
Thank you for sharing Cassie. What do you consider a good thread?
@@logicalblueberry around here, the most reliable to find are Gutermann and Mettler. I've also had good results from some small brands that use Egyptian cotton. I've heard good things from quilters about Superior Threads, and they look great, but I haven't tried them myself. Basically, you're looking for a long, smooth fiber, so it won't break easily or shed lint (the lint builds up in your machine and causes wear on its surfaces).
If you grab it super firmly between two hands and pull hard, if it feels like it might break - assume it will under stress. Keep those kinds of threads for non-stress bearing seams - hems, loose lightweight garments where there won't ever be a pull on the seam, etc. Linty threads can be strong, but save those for hand-sewing where they won't gunk up your machine (the lint comes from all the rubbing going through the machine, so you shouldn't have a problem by hand).
Also make sure you're using the right size needle for the thread - too small, and the thread will get caught and bend more than it needs to, which will make it more likely to break. Too big leaves a noticeable hole the thread can't fill up.
Man this makes me want to go sew a strip together just to try #10.
I know what you mean! I just love it when my students need something ripped and I get to do that for them...am I weird or what?!
A few of these methods look a bit dangerous.Yikes!
I agree. I only use some of these. I tried to include many that I have seen others use.
Why show methods if your not going to recomend it waist of time