How To Rip A Seam Quickly and Smoothly

Seam rippers are invaluable to anyone working with fabric. Not only do they get us out of the occasional stitching disaster, they are there for us when we need to make alterations. What’s more, they’re so easy to use – simply ease the blade tip under the stitches you want to remove, then push forward until the tool cuts them, before gently pulling at the seam. You can expect three or four stitches to release at a time.

Easy Does It
The biggest concern when using a seam ripper is tearing holes in your material. This can happen when you are pulling your seam apart after cutting a stitch (hence the reason to pull gently), or if you have to tug on the stitches to get the seam ripper to cut. The latter can often happen when your blade becomes dull; this is a common issue because most seam ripper blades are made of metal.

Get A Handle On It
Be sure to invest wisely in this dressmaking must-have. If you choose a design that doesn’t offer a removable blade, you’ll find yourself ditching the whole tool and having to find a replacement. Certain designs can also contribute to hand fatigue, making this easy task a rather tedious job!

Glide and Go
There is a tool that addresses these age-old issues: the Seam Ripper. The curved tip on the blade glides smoothly under stitches, and is fine enough to get under smaller stitches easily. Like all Slice blades, the seam ripper blades are made of 100 percent zirconium oxide, as well as featuring a patent-pending grind that’s thicker than their metal counterparts and other ceramic blades. Choose from both pointed-tip and rounded-tip blade options: pointed is ideal for getting between extra small stitches, or choose rounded if you’re looking for a safer option.

Safe, Sturdy and Durable
All Slice tools are also ergonomically designed, which makes your seam ripping more comfortable. The seam ripper handles are made of glass-infused nylon, which is highly durable and sturdy. Initially designed for industrial use, this tool will last and stay strong in the face of tough threads and rough handling. For sewers and quilters, try the Manual Seam Ripper. This model allows you to expose the blade by pushing a slider button, and fix it in place while you’re using the tool, then you can retract the blade into the handle for safe keeping. Slice seam ripper blades also fit into the Craft Knife, Scalpel, and Precision Knife handles.