Seam ripper

/siːm ɹɪpə/

/siːm ɹɪpɚ/

Seam ripper

a small tool used in sewing to remove stitches or seams, typically with a sharp blade and a pointed end for cutting and unpicking threads

What is a "seam ripper"?

A seam ripper is a small tool that is used to remove unwanted seams, stitches, and thread from a piece of fabric. It typically consists of a small handle and a sharp, pointed blade that is used to cut through the stitches of a seam, allowing the seam to be easily pulled apart. Seam rippers are commonly used in sewing and quilting projects when a mistake has been made or when alterations need to be made to a garment. They can also be used to remove unwanted hems, pockets, or other features from a piece of fabric. Seam rippers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and can be made from metal or plastic.

Examples

1. The seam ripper is more preferred for delicate parts of the bag.

2. I'm removing the knit cuff and waistband from the jacket by using a seam ripper to take it off from the edge of where it was sewn.

3. The tools that we used were a seam ripper and a cobbler knife.

4. And so, you're going to have to get a pair of scissors or a seam ripper, and you're going to have to cut all that hair out and pull out strings and dental floss.

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