Seam ripper
Sewing & Textile RepairA small hooked blade that unpicks stitches cleanly — every sewing mistake’s eraser.
- Approx. cost
- $3–$12
- Weight
- ~0.5 oz
- Used in
- 1 kit
Purpose
Remove a bad seam without damaging the fabric so you can sew it right.
Used in kits
- MYOG Sewing Kit
MYOG
Alternatives
- Small scissors— Works, slowly, with more fabric-nick risk.
Maintenance notes
- Replace when the tip dulls — a dull ripper tears fabric instead of thread.
Buying considerations
- Buy two; they hide. A comfortable handle beats a bargain three-pack.
Page history & editing
Revision status: approved Last edited 2026-07-15 by human editor