The Gentle Art of Unpicking: How to Use a Seam Ripper Without Damaging Your Fabric

with the fabric supported and the stitches clearly visible.

Cutting the thread rather than pulling the material protects the structure of the fabric and leaves the area ready for a new seam.

Once the loose threads have been removed and the fabric has been inspected, the correction can be completed with greater confidence.

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