Tips for ripping seams faststeemCreated with Sketch.

in needlework •  5 years ago 

43BB5DFD-2799-4B26-9146-6EB52E748796.jpeg

Here is a pictorial of how to quickly pull those threads. Comes in handy when ripping hems. First pop a couple stitches with your handy-dandy seam ripper, then pull on the other side. Break the thread and pull.

B5A7C435-F116-41B3-821C-481420023C8A.jpeg

Then flip the seam and pull the other side, you may need to trim the opposite side to get some slack.

D79F0971-EAFC-473F-B219-E092B6F0BD6F.jpeg

Keep alternating sides

34A92E97-4E48-428D-8533-7BE1AF76677A.jpeg

soon enough the threads are all pulled.

11E52E55-A363-43C9-893F-6A169C782B2C.jpeg

Flip, pull and tear

The best part of this trick is that you’re not using the ripper in a way that creates a million little threads that you then need to clean up.

Please feel free to comment with any questions, I’m happy to answer!

Credit goes to Maria from the costume shop i worked at many years ago, she showed me this secret. 🤫

#needlework
🌊🌙

PS to the knitters and crocheters, in case you don’t already know, frogging is called that because you rip (ribbit) out the stitches! 🤣

Authors get paid when people like you upvote their post.
If you enjoyed what you read here, create your account today and start earning FREE STEEM!
Sort Order:  

Congratulations @oceanmoon! You received a personal award!

Happy Birthday! - You are on the Steem blockchain for 2 years!

You can view your badges on your Steem Board and compare to others on the Steem Ranking

Vote for @Steemitboard as a witness to get one more award and increased upvotes!