If there’s one thing you learn when you sew all the time, it’s that you need a seam ripper (or two or three) and it needs to be close by at all times. Mistake definitely happen, no matter how seasoned you are, but the beauty of sewing is that you can always pick it out with the seam ripper. (See my sewing pledge for how I really feel about sewing.)
Oh I definitely needed this reminder when I was sewing last night. Not a good sewing night. Seam ripper very much needed.
In light of that, I’ve created a Keep Calm printable for sewers:
I decided to make it in a bunch of colors for you-red, black, gray, pink, purple, lavendar-so take your pick!
To print these, click on the image to open it in a new window. Then enlarge it to 100% and right click to save.
How often do YOU use the seam ripper?
AnnieG says
August 22, 2013 at 6:31 amAlmost every time I sew!!!!!!!!!!!! Your post is cracking me up.
angieg says
August 22, 2013 at 7:11 amIs there any time during a project that I DON’T use a seam ripper. Would be a lot easier to track! LOL.
Megan says
August 22, 2013 at 7:43 ammore than I would like to admit! ;)
Lisa says
August 22, 2013 at 9:15 amI have multiple seam rippers scattered about so I always one close by! Can you do the printable in yellow? I’d love to frame it and put it in my sewing nook!
Amber says
August 26, 2013 at 1:49 pmYes, I’ll make a note to myself to do it in yellow this week!
Stacey says
August 22, 2013 at 10:24 amI use the seam ripper much more than I want to! Very cute printable. There’s a spot right over my sewing table for it.
Carmen Lucero says
August 22, 2013 at 10:38 amThanks so much for this; my niece just started sewing and I’m sure she’ll appreciate this. I’m going to cut it out on vinyl and frame it for her.
Carmen L
Deby at So Sew Easy says
August 22, 2013 at 1:09 pmLove this. Its gong straight up on the sewing room wall. Thanks Amber
Ross says
August 22, 2013 at 1:41 pmexcelente idea, gracias. Hasta pronto. Saludos.
Shantel says
August 23, 2013 at 7:26 amI love it! Thank you for sharing. This is the story of my life. I was telling my friend that my sewing is 40% ironing, 30% unpicking seams, 20% pinning, and only 10% actual sewing. Haha. Thanks for sharing!
Sarah McKenna says
August 25, 2013 at 7:13 pmHahaha. Love this! Very clever. I HATE THE DANG SEAM RIPPER!
Antonella says
August 30, 2013 at 3:23 pmToo funny! Love it… I am terrified of sewing, it is a skill that somehow skipped me which is a shame because my mother was so gifted.
I found you through the Whipperberry Friday Flair Link Party where I am also partying, would love it if you’d stop by too, I have a “keep calm and teach on” project you may like.
Hugs, antonella :-)
Tania P says
March 31, 2014 at 10:20 pmSeam ripper, tiny embroidery needles, and even razor blades (the kind for box cutters), all wonderful deconstructing tools. I’ve been sewing almost my whole life, and the two most important things besides the sewing machine is an arsenal of ripping tools and an iron. NOTE: If the razor blade option is chosen, BE VERY, VERY careful and don’t use around children.
WheelyBad says
December 19, 2016 at 1:08 pmFound you via Pinterest… I love this, the blue is going on the wall as I feel like I use the seam ripper more than the sewing machine! Am bookmarking your blog as I love the way you write, with equal doses of humour and honesty ;-)
Amber says
December 22, 2016 at 3:55 pmThank you! :)