Removing stitches

[rodneytb]

How do you remove stitches when you make a mistake?

[rosebud314]

Very carefully. I've never successfully been able to do it, unfortunately:(

[Honeybee]

I use a small scissors. Has anyone used those razors for removing stitches

[SewAddicted]

Good old fashioned seam ripper. I really would like to borrow some one else's vision to help me on my next rip out though!
Pam

[rosebud314]

Seam ripper and tweezers, is what I have used. I usually end my ripping more than my seams though:D

[Terrie]

Yeah, I've even gone so far as sitting there very carefully picking out each thread with a straight pin after the seam ripper. NOT FUN!!!

[rubiesnana]

I use small scissors and masking tape

[ShirleyC]

Small pointed scissors, seam ripper, and I found a different kind of ripper at Hancock's. It is like a razor with a curve on the end and on some things it really helps. You have to be careful.

[rodneytb]

Has anyone ever used a stitch eraser or a razor?

[clae]

I have thought about a stitch eraser... Does it really work???

[Deedles]

A sharp seam ripper and a magnifying light. Lots of work but works the best for me. I tried a razor but all it really did was remove the knots that stuck up.

[MackandMorgan's Mom]

I have sat there with a seam ripper, tweezers and scotch tape...it takes forever...I've even just thrown the shirt out and bought the girl a new one!!

[dana]

I am looking at the stitch eraser too- it is on sale through Nancy's Notions beginning Nov. 21. ( 10.00 off).

Does anyone have any experience with this, and would you recommend it?

[debi@thebeach]

Do ya'll really do that? It seems impossible to me. I just start over on another piece. :(
Deib
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[dana]

Do ya'll really do that? It seems impossible to me. I just start over on another piece. :(
Deib
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I didn't use to, but have started to, to keep from spoiling more items. It is most frustrating when I am on the last color change, and something jams up and screws up the design. Ripping it out seems therapeutic sometimes...:o
I am still trying to get the feel of my machine, so mistakes are second nature to me.

[debi@thebeach]

Yes, Dana this is my first embroidery machine so I know what you mean. Just got it in September. I'm really scared to try and take something out. I have only messed up one thing so far and it was a cheap baby blanket. If all else fails, I can cut it off and start again.

[Luciana]

I Softly Remove One By One, With A Needle, And Very Carefully!!!
Luciana

[USC Mom]

I have Peggy's Stitch Eraser and it is WONDERFUL! Ripping our is never fun, but this makes it so much easier. I purchased mine at allstitch.net. Good luck with your decision and happy ripping!

[SewCrazy]

I never heard of stitch eraser. wish it worked as quick as it sounds. Guess I will check it out.

[SewCrazy]

Looks like a pet groomer clipper to me, lol

[Sew So Happy]

How does the stitch eraser work? How does it just do the stitching and not the fabric too? Does it really cut down on the time? I actuall have a small pile of mistakes that I don't have time to mess with right now.

[debi@thebeach]

Can I use this on fleece type stuff? I do alot of work on this type of material and want to be sure it will work before purchasing one.
Debi
<//><I have Peggy's Stitch Eraser and it is WONDERFUL! Ripping our is never fun, but this makes it so much easier. I purchased mine at allstitch.net. Good luck with your decision and happy ripping!

[sewsigns]

I use curved pointed scissors, and a seam ripper. I d love to have something that I can zoom on, and push a buttom to zip it out....maybe someone out there will invent it someday.

[Dana66P]

You don't...you "eat" it and pretend it never happened.
heehee
Dana

[Crafty Connie]

Let us know if the Stich Eraser works! Being new at this embroidery, it's something I think will come in handy for me!

[StitchinGrandma]

This is my absolute favorite seam ripper. It's great. Once you get used to it, you can remove a large amount of stitches very quickly. My Viking dealer carries these in her store but there are quite a few places online that also carry it for the same price.

(Description below was taken from another site, not the one I posted)
Ultra-Pro Seam Ripper (http://www.havelssewing.com/c18950.html)
(http://www.havelssewing.com/c18950.html)from Havel's
Cindy Losekamp taught us a valuable trick with the Ultra-Pro Seam Ripper and the Thread Tweezers when she was here for a seminar. You can use these two tools to remove "embroidery gone wrong" (which happens to the best of us!) You put the design in a hoop, to have it stretched taught. Then scratch at the bobbin threads with the Ultra-Pro Seam Ripper, turn it over, and pull out the threads with the Thread Tweezers (77760 below). You need to repeat this until you have all the threads out, but it works beautifully and can save a garment!
Surgically sharp blades glide through heavy stitches. Blades replace easily with the stainless steel screw-lock handle. Curved blade ends won't poke or tear fabric! Includes 1 handle and 5 blades.
68024 $9.95

http://www.ericas.com/sewing/68024b.jpg


http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-17745174073719_1955_1577359


Another item that I cannot live without and I sometimes use for getting into the tiny stitches that need to be removed are my snip scissors. These are the best. I use these while doing embroidery more than any other kind. These are awesome for cutting jump stitches because they're curved and can get under the stitch without cutting others you don't want to cut.

"Snip-Eze" Embroidery Snips
(http://www.havelssewing.com/semsn.html)
The only snips you will ever need! Havel's "Snip-Eze" are a must for every sewer. Convenient and quick to pick up, these lightweight snips are great for hand or machine embroidery. The easy squeeze action is perfect for tired or arthritic hands. Curved tips fit nicely under the presser foot, to make snipping threads fast and clean. Snips are 4 3/4" long and for right or left hand use.

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-17745174073719_1955_3579205

[StitchinGrandma]

I am looking at the stitch eraser too- it is on sale through Nancy's Notions beginning Nov. 21. ( 10.00 off).

Does anyone have any experience with this, and would you recommend it?

I've seen a lot of discussion about this product. It's most useful when you have to remove a large amount of stitches and from what others have said, is best to be used on the back side.

The great tip also is that if you can locate the Wahl Peanut which is the same identical item. The only difference is that it doen't say "Peggy's Stitch Eraser" on the item and instead just says "Wahl Peanut". The other differences are that with the Peanut, you get the hair trimmers that go with it and they run a minimum of $20 cheaper(sometimes more) than the Stitch Eraser. I don't have one but do know they're made by the same company for sure and some have found them at Wal-Mart but most said they get thiers at either beauty supply stores, or Ebay. The stitch eraser is also offered now as a cordless version and I'm not sure the peanut is but for $20, I'll work around the cord I think. :D


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31iTLghNeqL._AA250_.jpg
Description:
Only 4" long and weighing less than 4 oz. the Peanut features better power and performance than a full-size version, allowing you to clip hair and trim facial and body hair with ease. The precision blades snap on and off easily and come complete with four cutting guides from 1/8" to 1/2". Also includes convenient, reversible finger-ring, oil, cleaning brush and operating instructions.

Amazon also has some of these for sale.

[JenZ]

I've seen a lot of discussion about this product. It's most useful when you have to remove a large amount of stitches and from what others have said, is best to be used on the back side.

The great tip also is that if you can locate the Wahl Peanut which is the same identical item. The only difference is that it doen't say "Peggy's Stitch Eraser" on the item and instead just says "Wahl Peanut". The other differences are that with the Peanut, you get the hair trimmers that go with it and they run a minimum of $20 cheaper(sometimes more) than the Stitch Eraser. I don't have one but do know they're made by the same company for sure and some have found them at Wal-Mart but most said they get thiers at either beauty supply stores, or Ebay. The stitch eraser is also offered now as a cordless version and I'm not sure the peanut is but for $20, I'll work around the cord I think. :D


My thoughts exactly....after looking at the pictures of the stitch eraser I went to the bathroom and examined my husband's hair trimmers. I then decided that my husband can grow his hair long.;)

[StitchinGrandma]

My thoughts exactly....after looking at the pictures of the stitch eraser I went to the bathroom and examined my husband's hair trimmers. I then decided that my husband can grow his hair long.;)

http://terpstra.us/images/vickiljt/Gifs/Attitudes/laughspit.gif You're poor husband. Will you share with him so he's all perty on Christmas morning?

[JenZ]

http://terpstra.us/images/vickiljt/Gifs/Attitudes/laughspit.gif You're poor husband. Will you share with him so he's all perty on Christmas morning?

aw heck no...my husband would not want any "pertyness" contaminating his person. This is a man I had to convince that shaving cream was not for "wusses"! (this is what you get when a 70 year old ex-naval recon,backwoodsman raises a son)

[StitchinGrandma]

LOL TOO funny!

[JenZ]

I have so many stories of my husband's "guyness" overflowing into "normal " activities..lie how he jb welded his boots back together when the sole came off, because it was a waste of "perfectly good boots" just to throw them out and buy new ones. Or how about how he superglues cuts on his hands (as opposed to stitches) because he does not need a " fancy doctor". The best was when he locked my keys in my car while I was at work and while I explain to him that I will call a towing company to come and open the lock he decides it would make MUCH more sense to just thow a chunk of asphalt laying along side of the road through the back window. I threatened to leave him if he boke the windows in my car....THAT stopped him.

[StitchinGrandma]

I have so many stories of my husband's "guyness" overflowing into "normal " activities..lie how he jb welded his boots back together when the sole came off, because it was a waste of "perfectly good boots" just to throw them out and buy new ones. Or how about how he superglues cuts on his hands (as opposed to stitches) because he does not need a " fancy doctor". The best was when he locked my keys in my car while I was at work and while I explain to him that I will call a towing company to come and open the lock he decides it would make MUCH more sense to just thow a chunk of asphalt laying along side of the road through the back window. I threatened to leave him if he boke the windows in my car....THAT stopped him.

OMG! How funny. Wel, for US that are reading anyway. Not so much for you living it. HA! I have to stay on his side about the cuts and superglue however. In fact doctors use that now unless it needs a huge amount of stitches.

[JenZ]

He is a trip, the vet thought my kitten's eye was going to have to be removed (thank good it did not!) and when we left the vets office he told me that we did not need a vet to do that, because he has done it before to pigs and if I hold the kitten he could just "pop it right out with a pocket knife". yeah, THAT went over well. I refused to let him come near the kitten for a week.

[huffjoann]

ugh,, I hate this so,, sometimes I just say WTH and scrap it, LOL

[Beth]

Removing stitches is a slow process and you have to be really carefull. Most of the time you need to keep your project hooped as you are not removing all of the design. From the back side take a razor blade type box cutter and carefully cut the area you want to remove, it is okay if you cut the backing. Then take tweezers on the front and pull out the stitches. This will get most of the stitches. Use a seam ripper to get the remaining stitches. Good luck and be patient.

[StitchinGrandma]

Removing stitches is a slow process and you have to be really carefull. Most of the time you need to keep your project hooped as you are not removing all of the design. From the back side take a razor blade type box cutter and carefully cut the area you want to remove, it is okay if you cut the backing. Then take tweezers on the front and pull out the stitches. This will get most of the stitches. Use a seam ripper to get the remaining stitches. Good luck and be patient.

Wow Beth. You must have a very steady hand. I'd rip right through everything with a box cutter. LOL

The item I posted works wonderfully. It's a surgical stainless steel blade just like a razor but much smaller and with the curve it helps to get in underneath those threads and lift before cutting them once you get the hang of using it. I can rip out stitches in record time now with that. If you didn't see my post then check here (http://www.embroidables.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6867&postcount=27). It's really a great tool I couldn't live without now; that and the scissors I posted in the same post.

[blessedw2]

I have a stitch eraser, but I only use it if I have to! I find I get into to much of a rush with it and REALLY mess up! Usually,a seam ripper and tweezers work best for me!

[emlmom]

Hello all! I have very good luck with "Peg's Stitch Eraser." I received it as a gift from my mom a couple of Christmas' ago. Even my DH knows how to use it. I have only had one or two times when the stitch eraser has actually ripped through the garment I was working on-mainly due to my impatience!!!! I saw somewhere online that they have come out with a battery operated one. When that doesn't work....I hand it over to the husband with embroidery scissors and a seam ripper. He actually likes helping out every now and then and it does good to build his patience skills. Hope this helps.

[blessedw2]

LOL! My husband is less patient than I am!:rolleyes:

[kurthco]

Seam ripper and tweezers, is what I have used. I usually end my ripping more than my seams though:D


I've done the same. It takes forever but it's the only thing that works!

[crumbear]

I have Peggy's Stitch Eraser and it is WONDERFUL! Ripping our is never fun, but this makes it so much easier. I purchased mine at allstitch.net. Good luck with your decision and happy ripping!

Another vote here for Peggy's Stitch Eraser. That thing is the bomb! I don't know what I ever did without it. :eek:

[Beth]

Hi,
On the back side use a razor blade type seam ripper or box cutter to cut the threads only. Do this very carefully, then use tweezers on the front to pull th stitches out. You may need to go back and forth from back to front.

[nutmeg495]

The stitch erasor works well, but you have to do it very carefully - it's easy to do too much and cut your fabric - as long as you use a gentle hand, it works well and is a real time-saver

[nanamcd]

This is my absolute favorite seam ripper. It's great. Once you get used to it, you can remove a large amount of stitches very quickly. My Viking dealer carries these in her store but there are quite a few places online that also carry it for the same price.

(Description below was taken from another site, not the one I posted)
Ultra-Pro Seam Ripper (http://www.havelssewing.com/c18950.html)
(http://www.havelssewing.com/c18950.html)from Havel's
Cindy Losekamp taught us a valuable trick with the Ultra-Pro Seam Ripper and the Thread Tweezers when she was here for a seminar. You can use these two tools to remove "embroidery gone wrong" (which happens to the best of us!) You put the design in a hoop, to have it stretched taught. Then scratch at the bobbin threads with the Ultra-Pro Seam Ripper, turn it over, and pull out the threads with the Thread Tweezers (77760 below). You need to repeat this until you have all the threads out, but it works beautifully and can save a garment!
Surgically sharp blades glide through heavy stitches. Blades replace easily with the stainless steel screw-lock handle. Curved blade ends won't poke or tear fabric! Includes 1 handle and 5 blades.
68024 $9.95

http://www.ericas.com/sewing/68024b.jpg


http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-17745174073719_1955_1577359


Another item that I cannot live without and I sometimes use for getting into the tiny stitches that need to be removed are my snip scissors. These are the best. I use these while doing embroidery more than any other kind. These are awesome for cutting jump stitches because they're curved and can get under the stitch without cutting others you don't want to cut.

"Snip-Eze" Embroidery Snips
(http://www.havelssewing.com/semsn.html)
The only snips you will ever need! Havel's "Snip-Eze" are a must for every sewer. Convenient and quick to pick up, these lightweight snips are great for hand or machine embroidery. The easy squeeze action is perfect for tired or arthritic hands. Curved tips fit nicely under the presser foot, to make snipping threads fast and clean. Snips are 4 3/4" long and for right or left hand use.

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-17745174073719_1955_3579205


Oh, man, I can see it now...slicing right through the stitching, then through the garment, and likely through my finger as well. Scary, scary thought. :eek: How long did it take you to get used to the things?!

The snip-eze I've seen, but the one that is REALLY tempting to me is the snip-a-stitch, also made by Havel.

http://www.havelssewing.com/snipastitch.html

My first embroidery snips were suture scissors with the doggone greatest little curved part at the end. Those puppies could grab a single stitch with ease, no matter if the design was stitched on fleece or sweater knit. I have used them for 6 or 7 years, and they're just about at the end of their useful life, but I can't find a pair to replace them with. Although I've probably bought 10 pair of suture scissors from online, none of them has a fine enough tip to slide under the thread with the ease of my originals.

I've not used Peggy's, but I understand that Wahl's makes a trimmer that is exactly the same thing mechanically (different color housing) - available at the discount store in every town for a fraction of the cost.

Love to hear any updates on this topic!

[StitchinGrandma]

Oh, man, I can see it now...slicing right through the stitching, then through the garment, and likely through my finger as well. Scary, scary thought. :eek: How long did it take you to get used to the things?!

The snip-eze I've seen, but the one that is REALLY tempting to me is the snip-a-stitch, also made by Havel.

http://www.havelssewing.com/snipastitch.html

My first embroidery snips were suture scissors with the doggone greatest little curved part at the end. Those puppies could grab a single stitch with ease, no matter if the design was stitched on fleece or sweater knit. I have used them for 6 or 7 years, and they're just about at the end of their useful life, but I can't find a pair to replace them with. Although I've probably bought 10 pair of suture scissors from online, none of them has a fine enough tip to slide under the thread with the ease of my originals.

I've not used Peggy's, but I understand that Wahl's makes a trimmer that is exactly the same thing mechanically (different color housing) - available at the discount store in every town for a fraction of the cost.

Love to hear any updates on this topic!

I've seen the snip a stitch ones and think I might have to get that one because I can totally see the benefit of those.

You'd be fine with the seam ripper, honest. Just hold the open blade away from you and start at the bottom of what you're ripping out and go up and away from your body. I can't use those old fashioned ones any longer.

Yes, the Wahl's is the other I was talking about and much cheaper than the ones made for sewing. They are the same exact thing but marked up for a hobby use and pretty color. :rolleyes: Yes, I learned a long time ago the pretty color doesn't do the job. LOL Well.........unless it's PURPLE! THEN I MUST HAVE IT! HA!

[nanamcd]

OK, VickiT, you've convinced me. I'll just have to add the seam ripper and the snips to my embroidery arsenal. And if I see any purple trimmers, they're yours :)

[StitchinGrandma]

woohooooooooo let me know and I'll send my address for you to send them as I'm very sure you mean you're going to buy me a present. HA

[Alligator]

I did not read this til now but will be buying both, I have ruined several things and for me that is BAD. I HATE waste. it makes me physically sad to have to not only start over but put the waste to the side....thanks.

[Alligator]

By the way for your more experienced embroideriers, what are some more great products you have found. Sometimes I see things at my Viking dealer and I am not sure if they are something I can use. It is so much, i get confused....:-)

[Alligator]

Sorry one las tthing. Ebay has the scissors for 17.99, is that a good deal?

[StitchinGrandma]

By the way for your more experienced embroideriers, what are some more great products you have found. Sometimes I see things at my Viking dealer and I am not sure if they are something I can use. It is so much, i get confused....:-)

Just buy it all. That's what I did/do. :p My best purchase ever was the 5x7 hoop. I don't know how I went so long after they started selling that without it. Next best thing ~ thread nets. After that, lots of the feet for my machine. Stitch in the ditch and the 1/4 inch seam feet are the ones I think are the most used other than the embroidery foot and A/B feet.

[StitchinGrandma]

Sorry one las tthing. Ebay has the scissors for 17.99, is that a good deal?
Which scissors? The ones I posted? If so, I think mine were only about $10 at the Viking dealer.

[StitchinGrandma]

The snip a stitch ones purchasing direct from Havel.
"Snip-Eze" Embroidery Snips
C33010http://us.st1.yimg.com/store1.yimg.com/Img/trans_1x1.gif$18.00

[Alligator]

Thanks. What kind of machien do you have. I notice you mention the Viking store several times.

[Alligator]

thread nets? are you talking about the nettign you put around the spool of thread while you do the design?

[Alligator]

the 5x7 came with me machine. I use it alot. But find I use my plus hoop more. I bought my self the small round spring one for christmas. i have not used it yet. Seems a little irritating to try to get the fabric hooped.

[StitchinGrandma]

Thanks. What kind of machien do you have. I notice you mention the Viking store several times.
I have the Designer 1/floppy and nope, not updating to usb. Not worth the expense.

thread nets? are you talking about the nettign you put around the spool of thread while you do the design?
Yes, I will not embroider without those although I REALLY need to get over to the local florist to find out if she'll save the rose nets for me to have since I'm sure she tosses them into the trash anyway. They are they same thing.

the 5x7 came with me machine. I use it alot. But find I use my plus hoop more. I bought my self the small round spring one for christmas. i have not used it yet. Seems a little irritating to try to get the fabric hooped.
Mine didn't, only the 4x4,medium, large, and super huge one. Of course, I bought mine before that hoop came out too.

[Alligator]

I would love to move up to the designer. Maybe one day. I would also like to have the 4d software. Came out with that right after i bought the 3d but still a GREAT product. I have a friend who has the ROSE and it makes me sick that she does not even use it. She has three small kids. That would give me more motivation to do more. I have to do baby items for friends and neighbors..

[Alligator]

Yeah i looked and i only have 2 more posts to go and i am there. how exciting.

[Alligator]

Hey can you save your monies and use when needed or do you have to do it all at once?

[StitchinGrandma]

I would love to move up to the designer. Maybe one day. I would also like to have the 4d software. Came out with that right after i bought the 3d but still a GREAT product. I have a friend who has the ROSE and it makes me sick that she does not even use it. She has three small kids. That would give me more motivation to do more. I have to do baby items for friends and neighbors..
Which machine do you have then? I also have 3D and it works for me. I'm not upgrading to 4D. Nope, not for that price. We'll be buying Embird hopefully this year and save hundreds of dollars. Too bad Viking hasn't figured out that they need to drop prices on some things and they'd make up the difference in volume of sales. :rolleyes:

Hey can you save your monies and use when needed or do you have to do it all at once?
Monies? Yes, if you are referring to the credit, which btw, you should be seeing by now if you were in the 100 people to get that......I asked Jami the same thing and she said that once that credit is on your account, it's yours and won't expire. Now, obviously if she closed her site it would be gone at that point but I doubt we'll be seeing that happen. LOL

[Sixinthenest]

I love finding out about new (or new to me) gadgets...I mean TOOLS...that I need for sewing. I am sure I need the stitch eraser and probably that fancy seam ripper too.

[windwillow]

Has anyone ever used a stitch eraser or a razor?
Yes I have one and it works wonderful I had embroidered a 3"x 2" polar bear with lots of stitches before I realized it was looking the wrong dorection. It took about 15 minutes to get it completely shaved then I re-stitched the design, I love my Peggy's stitch eraser. Wouldn't be caught without it.
Keneta

[windwillow]

I have 3D and I don't see the need to get the 4D.* I also have Generations.* Has anybody used that program yet, it is so easy once the finally sent me all the tutorial and projects to try.* I just completed my first digitized design that I did myself.* I drew it...then digitized it, then did the embroidery.* I'm not so sure I would have tackled it if I had to use the 3D, I've had the 3D eight years and still not able to digitize on that software.* Yes, I've taken lots of classes and I just can't seem to get there:( , is it me or is it really difficult to digitize?.Keneta

[StitchinGrandma]

Wow. You spent some big bucks to buy Generations. I'm totally jealous. I've heard good about that program and the textures you have capability of adding. I don't have any digitizing software but am hoping this year we will buy some. We almost did last year but a car died and took my money. :(

[windwillow]

The reason I have 3D and Generations is because my husband (our company actually) bought it for me.* I am suppose to digitize our logo and put it on all the smocks our employees wear during their shift.* (Will do hopefully soon, my husband is starting to ride my case about it.):secruity:
:adore: Believe me it was a hard sale to get it last year, so far I do all my husbands hunting shirts, grandbaby things, lots of towels and sweatshirt/T-shirts but not the one thing our company got it for me to do.
I did tell him it would be before the spring...
Keneta

[Alligator]

Vicki, i have the Scandanavian 300. I like it alot. It is a good machine. I also have my mothers old singer she used our whole lives. This is all she ever used. she sewed on mine one time and coudl not believe the ease of it. Hers is REALLY old. In her cabinet. My husband keeps wantting to get ride of it, although wants me to keep his grandmothers rusty old ice cream scoop... :-)

[StitchinGrandma]

Vicki, i have the Scandanavian 300. I like it alot. It is a good machine. I also have my mothers old singer she used our whole lives. This is all she ever used. she sewed on mine one time and coudl not believe the ease of it. Hers is REALLY old. In her cabinet. My husband keeps wantting to get ride of it, although wants me to keep his grandmothers rusty old ice cream scoop... :-)

I think that machine you have is the one my dealer was trying to talk my girlfriend into buying. My friend wants one like mine but her husband hasn't agreed to spend that kind of money on a machine yet. I hope she can maybe see a way to getting one this year. I know she'd have a ton of fun making things like I do. I had my Mom's singer and borrowed it to someone and then I moved and cannot recall who borrowed it. I had another one that I was using so it wasn't too terribly upsetting to me at that time. Hers was the Singer everyone wanted back in the early 70's maybe that had the replacable cogs that went into the top of the machine to produce different stitches.

HA! ice cream scoop. Too funny.

[Alligator]

I think for a starter this one is good. I got a little frustrated at first but i think it was more my problem than the machines. tell her to go for it. My vikign dealer will finance for a year with no interest. that is what i did. Mine will be paid off in Feb. I also like that they will take mine in on a trade. that is a good deal.

[cruisin]

I use a small scissors. Has anyone used those razors for removing stitches


HONEYBEE>...love the Avatar

[cruisin]

I am new and clueless....but I try to cut them out without removing from the hoop.....and then I try to get it back in there and fix just the right spot. No, it didn't work all that well.....but I figure I will be able to perfect it.

[sewflower]

I use a seam ripper and sometimes tweasers. I rip every four stitches and it helps pull threads a little quicker. does anyone know of a inexpensive sewing/embroidery machine with a large hoop?

[hardworkfhe]

I have a stitch eraser. You have to be careful. Sometimes it works like a charm and you are sure you'll never have to do it the hard way again. Other times it seems to do nothing or will wear thru the fabric.

[Lisaa]

I have a stitch eraser. You have to be careful. Sometimes it works like a charm and you are sure you'll never have to do it the hard way again. Other times it seems to do nothing or will wear thru the fabric.

I've been intrigued by the stitch eraser but the price turned me off!

[Sew Fun]

Has anyone used the stitch erasers? I'd like to hear a testimonial before buying. It can't be good for things like terrycloth..........

[StitchinGrandma]

I know a lot of people just love them. You are MUCH better off if you want to buy something like that in going to the store and hitting the moustache trimmer areas. Wahl makes the same exact trimmer and it's much cheaper. The difference is it's not being marketed for sewing/embroidery and it's not a pretty color.

Here is their site so you can check their trimmers out. They have a few different ones. I THINK this was the one (http://trimmers.wahl.com/mustache_view.cfm?ID=3)that was the same as the stitch eraser.

Oops ~ Maybe it was this one (http://consumer.wahl.com/product.cfm?sid=9&ID=74)that's the same as the one you asked about.

[Sew Fun]

Well, that's what I call some REALLY useful information. Thanks. I'm looking next week.

[cruisin]

Small pointed scissors, seam ripper, and I found a different kind of ripper at Hancock's. It is like a razor with a curve on the end and on some things it really helps. You have to be careful.

I'll have to look for one of those! I usually use seam ripper or cuticle scissors and tweezers. I always do a cost analysis first...time and money. I had a botch on a $1 sunglass case. It was not worth fixing even if it was the last sunglass case in the state.

RE better eyes for doing the ripping. I sometimes wear my reading glasses...even if you don't have them you might want to pick up a pair of the low rx at th drug store. AND I love my Ott brand light with a built in magnifier.

cruisin
aka Mary in OH

[Mags]

I am already an expert at this. I've taken out more than I've put it!:D I use an old timie seam ripper or one that has a little razor blade on it.

[StitchinGrandma]

I am already an expert at this. I've taken out more than I've put it!:D I use an old timie seam ripper or one that has a little razor blade on it.

*knock on wood* I haven't had to remove quite that many, but, like you I use a razor blad type of tool. I think this was one of the best tools I bought other than my little scissors. Well, the Havel scissors were the best thing with the razor blade tool being 2nd actually.

If you're interested in more things used to remove stitches we had a long discussion in this thread awhile back (http://www.embroidables.com/forums/showthread.php?t=166&highlight=havel). The post I made with the razor blade type tool I use is shown in post #27 in the thread.

[Shanda]

I love my Peggy Stitch Eraser. Sure wish I would have known about the men’s mustache trimmer before I bought mine though.

[Kim in Canada]

Okay - it looks as if the best thing to do is start over when a mistake has been made!

[Favette]

I have thought about a stitch eraser... Does it really work???

I've bought one and you have be real careful, because it will tear your shirt etc...

[Stitchn-Jeans]

Yes I have to agree if you are not careful you can put a hole in your fabric.
What I have found that if you take some of the stitches off then use a seam riper to get the rest.

Stitchn-Jeans