Japan-made Tulip stitching forum with blue handle

Japanese Stitch Former: Precision of a Professional Tool

Japan is one of the most prominent countries in the production of hand sewing tools, and Japanese sewing forms are known among seamstresses for their thin, sharp edge. Tulip's stitch forms are made in Japan, as shown on the packaging, and come in a personalized cardboard box. The handle is blue, thin and elongated, with a mottled texture that gives a good grip even when the fingers are dry from working with fabric.

The tip is made of metal: a long, thin tooth that also goes under small, dense stitches, a rounded cutting blade, and a short tooth with a protective ball at the end. A transparent lid closes on the tip and keeps it when the unfold is in the box.

Four works that the manufacturer mentions on the packaging

• Cutting button loops after sewing them in the machine.
• Opening the stitches that were sewn out of place.
• Removing zippers before replacement or repair.
• Button cutting without damaging the fabric underneath.

Common Uses

• Precise unraveling of dense seams in thin and smooth fabrics.
• Opening button loops on children's shirts, coats, and clothing.
• Removing an old zipper before sewing a new zipper.
• Unraveling auxiliary stitches, labels and temporary stitches.

Who is it suitable for

For seamstresses and tailors who are looking for a forum with a thin edge for delicate work, for repair shops that open zippers and loops every day, and for those who work on delicate fabrics such as silk, satin and chiffon, where every little hole is visible. The forum comes in a personal package, so it is also a suitable gift for the seamstress.

Pro Tips

• Zipper removal: Open the seam that holds the zipper band from the inside of the garment, slowly and throughout the ribbon, and do not cut inside the zipper's teeth.
• Button cutting: Slide the long tooth between the button and the felt, under the wires that hold it, and cut. This way the fabric is not damaged.
• Button loop: Insert a pin crosswise at the end of the loop as a stop, opening from the center towards the pin.
• Dense stitch: Work from the opposite side and lift one stitch at a time with the tip of the long tooth.

Common mistakes

• Tight pressure on a thin edge: A thin edge is for precision, not for force. In thick fabrics, cut a few seams and pull the thread, instead of pushing.
• Cutting inside zipper teeth: The blade is damaged and does not cut properly afterwards.
• Storage without a lid: The thin tip is susceptible to impact, and the lid protects it.

How is it different from the other forums on the site?

This is the only forum in the category that is made in Japan and bears the name of the manufacturer Tulip, with a thin blue handle and a personalized cardboard packaging. On the other hand, the basic colored forum comes in several colors, and the forum with the wide brown handle is suitable for those who prefer a large grip. All models are in the category of stitch forms.

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Type: Stitch Breaker

Manufacturer: Tulip

Country of Manufacture: Japan

Tip: Metal, thin long tooth and rounded cutting blade

Protection: Spherical at the tip of the short tooth

Lid: Clear plastic

Handle: Thin and elongated, blue with a mottled texture

Packing: Personalized carton box

Uses according to the manufacturer: Cutting button loops, opening stitches, removing zippers, cutting buttons

SKU: 9170

Sales Unit: Per Unit