Ripping out cross stitch

Read mode · Post time 2017-8-3 10:53

Any one have any favorite methods for ripping out larger sections of cross stitch? I pick away slowly with a scissors and my needle and its a slow painful process. Any suggestions on a faster method would be appreciated!

nicoleie · Post time 2017-8-3 15:14

i am interested in how to do that

rita1971 · Post time 2017-8-3 15:58

It isn´t a easy method... I make the inverse way of embroidery ... I will write in portuguese and you try to translate:
desmancho duas ou três cruzes, corto a linha e depois outras tantas, se desmanchar com uma linha comprida, acaba por demorar mais. Se usar a tesoura pode estragar o pano.
You must to be pacient...

rita1971 · Post time 2017-8-3 15:59

I answered, but the text disappear... sorry...

spacecadet2015 · Post time 2017-8-3 19:59

You can get a tool that helps you unpick threads - might be called a seam ripper or something like that - but Ive never used one. You have to be careful that you dont snag your fabric but Ive heard using one of these makes it easier to unpick that way. I just do it the old fashioned way with a needle and scissors and its definitely time consuming but these things have to be done at times!!

Inchmahome · Post time 2017-8-4 10:03

Edited by Inchmahome at 2017-8-4 10:04

Use a seam ripper, just be careful to not go too fast if youre stitching on linen because you might catch the linen and rip that too :O
Then after that, go and pick out all the thread bits with a pair of tweezers.

SallySue · Post time 2017-8-8 11:10

Thanks Everyone!
I was hoping for a new fast paced method of removing but I guess we all use the same tried and true and slow way of taking it out!

spacecadet2015 · Post time 2017-8-9 23:10

SallySue 2017-8-8 11:10
Thanks Everyone!
I was hoping for a new fast paced method of removing but I guess we all use the sam ...

Unfortunately not as I found out last night! I had to pull out a huge chunk of a stitching as apparently I still, even after stitching for all these years, cant count!!

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