Quilting 101: Seam Ripping Tips

Let's do a little "frog sewing" as we like it call it. Rip it! Rip it! Now, some people get upset when they have to pull out the seam ripper, but do you feel the same way when you erase a mistake with a pencil? Nobody's perfect and Natalie's here to show you the easy way to learn from your mistakes in Quilting 101, a series of quick and easy quilting tutorials especially for beginners.

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[theresabaethke]

Oh my gosh!! I laughed so hard when you did the Jenny Rip!! Natalie, you looked delighted😂

[familyjournals]

Natalie, you are a blast!!! I'm loving these tutorials.

[franpatzcraig]

I've done a lot of ripping in my 70+ years of sewing, but I learned new tricks from you today. Thanks, Natalie!

[benhancock]

The Jenny rip had me laughing and her laugh in background 😂. I enjoy learning new things from you.

[kykwiltz]

Thanks, Natalie! As long as I’ve been sewing, and as many stitches as I’ve ripped, it’s always nice to see other tools and new techniques. ❤️

[karoliyer]

You are just too funny …..and I’ve done that “Jenny” rip several times too…..🤣😁

[jackiekemp]

Lovely too see you back Natalie doing a tutorial on your own. When are we going to have some more of your Final Stitch tutorials. Pleased to see that all your family are well after the Covid scare. xx

[michelleinScotland]

I have my seam ripper the other way up so that if you slip the hole you make is in the seam allowance not the front of the quilt. Must admit I love the Jenny Rip, very satisfying but probably not good for the material and keeping the squareness of your quilt. 😁

[sewfreelq]

I've tried this so many times and I always land up cutting through my fabric. You make it seem so easy. I guess I need to practice on non-quilt pieces. 😁

[talllala]

I learned several new tricks for seam ripping, surprised. Thanks!

[mariejohns]

Is there an easy way to rip out fmq with tangled nests on the back?? Very daunting and alot to rip out!!

[lindadeis]

You are so talented..and FUNNY! I love your quilts in triple play. They are always so creative! Great seeing more of you in these videos!

[donnamader]

OMG Thank you Natalie ... over the past decades I have always clipped every other thread in order to remove stitches. YOU have just saved me a ton of time. Never too late to learn. Thank you!

[lynevans]

I love it! Recently ripped out star legs I didn't realize were upside down until they were bordered by other fabrics in a quilt top. Nothing like ripping in 3 directions just to get them out. Lol. In your next video maybe explain why there is a ball on the seam ripper and which direction it should be in while ripping. Ie up or down in the seam.

[sherryfaires]

Great job! Natalie, it’s good to see you back! Enjoyed the techniques and the laugh at the end!

[deniseb]

Ha ha, Natalie! That last technique was great!! I was using my seam ripper to pull off paper pieces as I watched, THANKS for the giggle 😃

[lesleynitschke]

Great video and tips but one thing you didn't address was what is the little red ball on the tip of the ripper for, I thought it was a guide to run thru the underside of the seam so you don't rip the fabric but I noticed that you used it on the top and the bottom :D

[sherrylesina]

I did the Jenny Doan seam rip today..lol

[peggyholcomb]

Love watching Natalie with all of her quilting advice with tips for us quilters on our quilting journey. What is your fastest and easy way to sew quilt blocks together ?
I have sewn blocks in rows vertically and tried vertical also. What do you do ?

[scrappygirl]

Omg, My seam ripper is 43 years old....and watching you use yours makes me realize how dull mine is! Time for a new one!!