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From: MaryW
Date: 06-07-2005, 12:10 PM (1 of 10)
I just made a mistake with some black textured fabric. I have to rip out a seam and cannot see the stitches. No matter what I do, got any tips girls? 
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From: KayTee
Date: 06-07-2005, 12:17 PM (2 of 10)
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This may sound silly but how about taking some tailor's chalk and running it along the seam line on the 'good' side and using that to see the stitches? KayTee |
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 06-07-2005, 12:21 PM (3 of 10)
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That is a good idea. Better than mine. I was going to say shake baby powder on and run your finger over the stitches to see if any of the powder would highlight the stitches..
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From: MaryW
Date: 06-07-2005, 12:45 PM (4 of 10)
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Already did that, it helped a bit. ARGGHHH! What a flippin' mess.
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From: GreenDragonLady
Date: 06-07-2005, 08:54 PM (5 of 10)
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I usually kinda pull the seam open and slide the seam ripper in between the two pieces of fabric that were stitched. I can usually clip a stitch or two and pull, and about 5 or 6 more come out.
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From: pucktricks
Date: 06-07-2005, 10:13 PM (6 of 10)
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I do the same as Greendragonlady. It's usually worked fairly well for me, the only problem is after a while my hands get tired from ripping it apart. Ticia |
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From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 06-07-2005, 10:18 PM (7 of 10)
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Um, will a magnifying glass help at all? Jen |
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From: esrun3
Date: 06-07-2005, 10:50 PM (8 of 10)
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I usually kinda pull the seam open and slide the seam ripper in between the two pieces of fabric that were stitched. I can usually clip a stitch or two and pull, and about 5 or 6 more come out. This is what I do too. Also be sure you have a really good light or go outside and enjoy the weather while you rip so you have some good light to help. Lyn
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From: DorothyL
Date: 06-08-2005, 07:25 AM (9 of 10)
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I'd do all that -- using the white chalk along the seam line where it is stretched apart. And I would do it under the magnifying light I use for had stitching. Dorothy |
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From: MaryW
Date: 06-08-2005, 01:14 PM (10 of 10)
All fixed. What a time I had. I was afraid I was going to ruin the fabric. I kept picking the wrong threads. Anyway, my Soho Pant is done and looks very nice if I do say so myself.  This is what I made. http://www.textilestudiopatterns.com/patterns/index-pants.html#null Nice flat front pant but with elastic waist. You would never guess. MaryW
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