Empty thread spools
10-05-2021, 01:20 PM
#54
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Empty Spool Threads
I recently purchased a serger to make my granddaughter dresses. I saw a hack that uses empty sewing spools to wind serger thread onto for smaller jobs like doing a coverhem stitch so you don't have to buy 4-5 large serger spools. If you are looking to get rid of some, I'd be happy to help you out!
10-05-2021, 04:34 PM
#55
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I donate mine ( spools & cones) to a local scout troop and also to the elementary/ junior high school art classes. They come up with all kinds of great, creative things to do with them and really appreciate the donation
10-05-2021, 06:39 PM
#56
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Funny you should mention that. I was throwing one away the other day and I remembered when I was little using the wooden cotton reels for french knitting. Dad put four nails into the top and then wool was wound around the nails and I would use a hair pin to pick up the stitches. It was always fun to watch the knitting coming out of the other end. I do not remember actually making anything just doing french knitting.
I was thinking as I was throwing the one away that it would be too thin and fragile - plastic - to put nails into.
I was thinking as I was throwing the one away that it would be too thin and fragile - plastic - to put nails into.
I just made a few for my GKs but i had to buy craft spools since i only have plastic spools now
10-06-2021, 03:54 AM
#58
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I've been saving empty spools for years -- just to see how many spools of thread I use in my sewing lifetime. Have no purpose for them and I know when it is time to empty my sewing room they will all end up in the garbage but right now they are considered a decoration in my sewing room. Even my grandkids know what to do with the empty spool!
10-06-2021, 04:47 AM
#59
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Location: Waterford Michigan
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I have re-threaded many of my spools with embroidery weight threads for machine embroidery. Of course I know the numbers on t he spools do not match the colors I have put on. My machine likes working with smaller thread spools and not large cones. So I re-purpose them this way.
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