Krystyna

Has anyone found a solution to dealing with those little notches on conventional spools of thread? First off, it's so hard to get the thread out of the notch on a new spool. Tweezers won't work and if I can get it going with my teeth, I end up trying to cut the opening larger to get it out. Then there's the issue of the thread catching in it ... even if you put the notched side down. I know one solution is to use better thread that doesn't come on these spools, but plain old polyester is what I use for the items I make for sale and I often go through three spools in a day -- and that means three frustrating starts.

JulieR

No, and I'm hoping someone else has!

Tartan

An exacto knife pressed in at the opposite angle of the little groove will pop off the edge of the spool and remove the slit. Of course the thread will still catch if the edge is not smooth so it might need a buff with an emery board. When I use a spool like that, I put it on my horizontal thread pin with the slit edge to the back.

Tink's Mom

I used an old metal emery board on it...but, I buy Dual Duty in a cone from Home-Sew...6000yds. for about $25. Comes in white, black and natural. Either use it on an industrial thread stand (only the ones with the metal base) or put it into an old coffee mug or mason jar behind the machine.

nabobw

That is what the larger spool holder that comes with the machine is for.

Krystyna

*DING * DING * DING * We have a winner!
I had a wonderful old thread stand that I got at an estate sale years ago, but that stinky Hurricane Sandy stole it from me! Still hunting for one, but in the meanwhile, I do have a coffee cup!

Krystyna

Didn't come with mine.

JustAbitCrazy

I'm thinking you could probably seal up the slit with something like clear nail polish, nail acrylic, epoxy, bathtub sealant, etc.

Weezy Rider

That's what spool caps are for. My Pfaff 2170 came with 2 sizes, even the Imagine serger had them. If your machine is set up for cone thread, you might not get any but can probably find some to fit the spool holder.
Here's a picture of some:
http://www.sew4less.com/category/51/..._and_Spool_Pin
You might have a dealer closer that you can purchase from.

Onebyone

What thread brand still uses the notched spool? None of my spools are notched.