Systems, methods, and apparatuses for removing thread from a sewn seam
OwnerCindy Needhaminventor
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Abstract
The present set of embodiments relate to systems, methods, and apparatuses for sewing and quilting. More specifically, the present disclosure includes embodiments for seam removal from fabric(s) including cutting and removing threads in stitching. The systems, methods, and apparatuses include increasing efficiency of stitch removal by allowing a thread cutter and thread removal tool to be combined in a single tool that can actuate between a first position and a second position allowing for easy storage and customization of the in-use configuration of the tool to each individual sewer or quilter. Additionally, the present set of embodiments creates a tool that can be stored easily when not in use.
Claims36
A stitch remover, comprising:
- a thread cutter,
- a thread remover;
- and
- a connecting region for bringing the thread cutter into physical contact with the thread remover and allowing the stitch remover to actuate between a first position and a second position.
A stitch remover, comprising:
- a thread cutter including a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the thread cutter includes an attachment region having an opening;
- a thread remover including a first end and a second end, wherein the thread remover has an attachment region having an opening;
- and
- a connector that projects through the openings, rotationally connecting the thread cutter and thread remover.
A stitch remover, comprising:
- a thread cutter including an opening;
- a thread remover including an opening;
- and
- a post projecting through the openings bringing the thread cutter and thread remover into physical contact.
A method of removing a stitched seam from fabric, comprising the steps of:
- providing a stitch remover in a first position, wherein the stitch remover includes:
- a thread cutter;
- a thread remover;
- a connecting region;
- and
- actuating the connecting region to move the stitch remover into a second position.
A method of manufacturing a stitch remover, comprising the steps of:
- providing a thread cutter including an attachment region;
- providing a thread remover including an attachment region;
- and
- connecting the attachment region of the thread cutter to the attachment region of the thread remover at a connection region, wherein the connection region provides rotational movement of the thread cutter and the thread remover relative to one another.
The method of manufacturing the stitch remover of claim 33, further comprising the step of attaching a first coupler to a first end of the connector and attaching a second coupler to the second end of the connector.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.