Seam ripper

How it is used

Use when removing incorrect stitches; work carefully to avoid cutting the garment fabric.

Example sentences

1. She used a seam ripper to remove the misplaced pocket stitching.

   The tool releases sewn components so their position can be corrected.

2. The seam ripper cut the thread without pulling the delicate cloth.

   Cutting selected stitches can reduce force on fragile fabric.

Common collocations

• use a seam ripper
• sharp seam ripper

Related terms

• stitchA single loop of thread made by a needle in sewing, or a particular type of stitching such as lockstitch, chainstitch or coverstitch.
• alterationA change made to a finished garment so that it fits a particular person better, such as shortening sleeves or taking in the waist.

More terms: Sewing & Construction

• seam
• seam allowance
• overlock
• pleat
• gather
• topstitching
• French seam
• flat-felled seam
• Hong Kong finish
• understitching
• staystitching
• pad stitching