Frog Stitching: Rethinking Ripping

Nobody likes that moment. When you look down at your stitching and realise something is just not right.The seam is jagged or missed one side or didn't end up equal. 

There's a deep breath. And a moment when you decide whether it's time for a trip down "denial". It's just fine. Well, no it's not just fine. It's quite "not fine".
And then you decide to rip it out.

There are several things that make this less nasty. A break is one of them. Get up. Go away from the sewing room and have a walk and a cup of whatever improves the day. If you're sewing with a friend, have her rip out your mistakes and you can rip out hers.
But it really helps to have excellent tools. 
Have seam rippers changed that much? Actually, yes!
Here are two ripping alternatives that are worthy.

These beautiful pens are actually seam rippers!

They have that lovely antique pen look. And pretty never hurts in your sewing basket. But they safely tuck their blades in so they can be in your pocket, right when you need them. And they're wickedly sharp for fast picking.

This brilliant seam ripper has an end that grabs loose threads. How cool is that!

And this is the best zigzag and serger ripper ever. Yes it's a mustache trimmer. Yes it's battery operated. You turn it upside down and shave across the offending stitch.

So frog stitching has changed. Good tools make for great sewing days. And these tools would make great stocking stuffers too. And if you are you're own best Secret Santa, you can make sure one is in your stocking as well. We have them waiting for you at Threadbenders!