Sewing Tip You Will Not Believe!

This sewing tip is called “the Secret of the Red Dot” and, I kid you not, with 50+ years of sewing experience this is the first time I have ever heard it!

 

Have you seen seam ripping tools?  They are hand-held and have a sharp point.  There is also another protrusion with a little red ball … a red dot… on the end.  How many times I have poked holes in the fabric? Ugh, and it could have been so easily avoided.

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Before I say it what the secret is, just watch this quick video where I learned this nifty “best kept secret” tip!

 

So, here’s the BIG SECRET   if you insert the point that has the red dot, instead of the sharp point, and rip a seam, you will not put holes in the garment!  So simple.  So unknown-ish.  OK, someone out there knows but I sure did not. LOL!

 

Anybody know what that red dot on your seam ripper is there for? Why did it take me so long to find out??? #sewing #tips #today Share on X

 

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Anyhow, I got so excited that I just had to tell someone.  So, I told you!

 

Enjoy!

 

 

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