The goal is simply to get the thread positioned against the cutting edge.
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Keep the fabric relaxed underneath the stitch.
Step 4: Cut the Thread
Once the thread is resting against the sharp inner edge, use a small, controlled motion to cut it.
You don’t need to force it.
The blade is sharp specifically so that a small amount of pressure should be enough.
This is where many beginners make the mistake of trying to use the seam ripper like a knife.
Don’t.
A seam ripper isn’t something you need to saw back and forth.
Let the blade do the work.
Step 5: Skip a Few Stitches
If you’re removing a longer line of stitching, you don’t necessarily have to cut every single stitch individually.
