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

wider than the space beneath most stitches, making it easy to catch the fabric accidentally.

Scissors may also require the user to lift the seam away from the material before cutting. Pulling too firmly can stretch delicate fabric or create visible holes around the stitch line.

A seam ripper works differently. Its narrow point can be placed directly continue reading …