Clover 482/W Seam Ripper

I was watching a YouTube video and they recommended one of these for cleaning out caught up hair, threads etc from your Hoover brushes. Fantastic tip. Works really well, much easier than scissors as it gets into the awkward gaps by the vacuum brush heads really easily. I’m yet to use it on clothing, but I think it will be very effective as it is rather sharp. Only downside would be the cover for the ripper tip, it’s a flimsy plastic bag like cover. Would have been great if it was made of hard plastic and clipped on. But, overall very happy.

For years I had one of those cheap little seam rippers with the red handle you get in sewing kits. It was always a battle to unpick anything and so often because i had to use so much brute force with it, it shot straight into the fabric and made a hole in it. The handle kept falling off so decided to stump up for a decent one and oh my god the difference is insane. This feels really sturdy, the thicker handle makes it so much easier to use and the blades glide like butter through stitches. No brute force, no ripped fabric. i am never ever going back to a crappy seam ripper again. i never realised how much of an impact a good seam ripper makes on your entire sewing experience - especially as a newbie and a handsewer who makes a lot of mistakes!

Operates as expected, decent size.

I love this seam ripper. The length is just right, it is sharp, it is comfortable and easy to hold as it is a round shape.I have 3 different types at home: this one, the rectangular clover one and the cheap and nasty freebie type ones.Out of the 3 this is my favourite to use and I really want to give 5 stars, however the cap or should I say plastic sleeve is not adequate to protect a sharp object like this. I can easily lose it and leaving the ripper exposed can be dangerous, I could easily stab myself when trying to get stuff out of my sewing tin.

Works

This was bought to replace my ancient blunt picker. This works like a dream, it is easy and comfortable to hold and is very sharp, it flew through the garment I wanted to take apart.Highly recommended.

After 4 uses it has broken, very disapointed.

This is the best seam ripper I have ever used. It is comfortable to hold, longer than most, and really strong. Very well made. Highly recommended. I wouldn’t bother trying any others.