Debi Orr Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I was recently ordering thread when I came across this add for "Peggy's Stitch Eraser". It says it can removes stitches in fabric without damaging the material. Has any one tried this and if so, did you like/dislike it? I would love to hear about your experience. The web page I found it at is - http://www.bobbincentral.com/product_p/13815.htm Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 It looks very similar to the Wahl trimmer that I have used on stitch removal. I have used mine to remove embroidery stitches. You needed to work at them for a bit, but they did come out without harming the fabric. I don't know how this one is made or works. Wish the site showed the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Haven't seen one so I have tried one, but it looks interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloar Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I have one and if you are going to try and remove seams rather than using a seam ripper, you have to be really, really careful because it will put a hole in your material in a heartbeat. Ask me how I know I have used it carefully to remove embroidery stitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Orr Posted July 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I guess there is really no short cuts in quilting to removing an entire row or a mofit if you find out you have sewn it out in the wrong spot... I will have to use my handy, dandy seam ripper. Yes, my true best friend whom, I have bonded with quite well with in quilting is my seam ripper. LOL :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I spent part of yesterday frogging several rows of stitching on quite a large quilt. I used this tool http://www.havelssewing.com/seam-ripper-ultra-pro-18950.html and it went very quickly. I don't think that it could be used to take our stitching in the centre of a quilt, only in areas where it is possible to lift the top away from the batting. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Orr Posted July 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Wow! I have never seen that tool before. I think I might to try that one. Do you ever have problems with it cutting your fabric or do you just need to be careful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Debi, So far I haven't cut anything but there is always a first time! As I said it is important to be able to lift one fabric from the one under it. I also use it for unpicking seams when I am piecing. There are still times when I need my regular old seam ripper to get the seam started. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I just want to mention that skinning a quilt like our Bonnie B does, and using the scalpel-type stitch "remover", it is best as others have suggested, to lift the fabric and cut the stitches next to the batting, not the fabric. Best practice of all is to skin from the layer between the BACKER and the batting, not the top and the batting. Then if you accidentally nick the backer, repair is easier and less evident. Please don't ask me how I know this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Orr Posted July 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 Great advice! Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I've done the skin method as well. This youtube demo might help you visualize how it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Wow, "stitch eraser" that sounds almost magical - too good to be true!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Orr Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Originally posted by Linda G. Craig I've done the skin method as well. This youtube demo might help you visualize how it's done. I just watched the video. WOW! That looks alot easier than using a seam ripper to take out each stitch. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Peggy's stitch eraser is mainly for removing embroidery design threads. I have one for my embroidery business. I think you'll be disappointed if you got it for seams/quilting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I have a Wahl manufactured one. It is like a small mustache trimmer. I use it to skin my quilt when I need to "unsew" something. It is very quick and works like a charm. You do have to be careful because you can put a whole in your fabric if you aren't careful. I love mine. Mine is battery powered and cost about $15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Orr Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Mustache groomer... very interesting. I think I read that somewhere in a magazing. When you use yours for your quilt do you use it on the top or the backing of your quilt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 I try to use it between the batting and the backing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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