Five Easy Ways to "UnSew"

September 27 29, 2024

NOTE:  Well, about once every five years or so, I forget, or some snafu happens, and the email doesn't go out on time.  I was due for a foul-up, so this week's email is a little late.  And this one is really important!  

And now, back to our regularly scheduled program! 

Every good sewists should have a cadre of "unsewing" techniques in their portfolio because the seams are just as varied as the garments.  Some will require a goodly amount of bulk and body, some will work on the slightest and lightest of garments.  And some of the more detailed will only work on heirloom. 

Here are my favorites - even some serger unsewing!

The point is to be as thorough and as harmless to the fabric without ripping it.  Sometimes that can be quick, but the truth is that quickness can be deadly especially when you need to keep the fabric intact.  

But the blade is from Bernina.  Why?  Because the blade part of the ripper (in the hook of the inside), is titanium, which is stronger than strong which makes the inside sharpness last longer.  You can purchase these online, but also at your local Bernina dealer.    In the video I show you how I put those together to make a remarkably effective and ergonomic seam ripper which has another handy function which you'll see in the video.  

The SewingArtistry Resource Library is designed to contain information to not only make your sewing better, but to aid in you fitting and flattering your shape, size and style.  Check it out. 

Look for future classes coming in 2024
The Core Pattern Shirt, (one of my favorites for woven core pattern that you can make into a myriad of different garments), 
Basic Knit Top (core pattern class for knit basic tops, shells, tees, dresses, and tunics)
 

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