Which way does the spool go?
#22
This video explains it all: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnO5K6AA2sY
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I haven't heard this about positioning the thread on the sewing machine, however, it's a moot point for me as my spindle is horizontal, unless I'm using cone thread where it's vertical on my thread stand. Didn't know it mattered.
#24
I've been sewing for years and never knew this.
Now I know why my needle comes unthreaded after using the cutter - the thread is twisted so tight that when I engage the cutting mechanism, it releases the tension, right back up out of the needle!
I only use cones - so ALL of my thread should be used VERTICAL. (I use the cone spool.) Why, then are do all the machines COME WITH HORIZONTAL SPOOL HOLDERS???? (I've never seen a cross wound small spool of thread!)
Now I know why my needle comes unthreaded after using the cutter - the thread is twisted so tight that when I engage the cutting mechanism, it releases the tension, right back up out of the needle!
I only use cones - so ALL of my thread should be used VERTICAL. (I use the cone spool.) Why, then are do all the machines COME WITH HORIZONTAL SPOOL HOLDERS???? (I've never seen a cross wound small spool of thread!)
#26
Hold the thread spool in your left hand.
Pull a 12-14" or so length of thread off the spool with your right hand.
Continue holding the thread end in your right hand as you place the thread against the side of the spool.
It will wrap around itself if the spool's wrong end is UP.
Just reverse the spool and put it on the spindle.
Jan in VA
Pull a 12-14" or so length of thread off the spool with your right hand.
Continue holding the thread end in your right hand as you place the thread against the side of the spool.
It will wrap around itself if the spool's wrong end is UP.
Just reverse the spool and put it on the spindle.
Jan in VA
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Hold the thread spool in your left hand.
Pull a 12-14" or so length of thread off the spool with your right hand.
Continue holding the thread end in your right hand as you place the thread against the side of the spool.
It will wrap around itself if the spool's wrong end is UP.
Just reverse the spool and put it on the spindle.
Jan in VA
Pull a 12-14" or so length of thread off the spool with your right hand.
Continue holding the thread end in your right hand as you place the thread against the side of the spool.
It will wrap around itself if the spool's wrong end is UP.
Just reverse the spool and put it on the spindle.
Jan in VA
Judy in Phx, AZ
#30
None of my machines have a horizontal spool holder, they are all vertical. I do pay attention to which way it winds off the spool but if it needs to be horizontal I'm out of luck. Never had any problems so I guess I'm good to go with my older machines that still work like a charm.
Generally speaking, and this is what the Superior thread therapy links will teach you too:
Cross wound thread is meant to come off the top of the spool or cone, like serger thread comes off. If the spool pin is horizontal, this just naturally happens. If this spool turns with the thread, it introduces an extra twist to the thread which can cause some tension issues.
Stack wound thread is meant to turn off the spool with the spool turning. It CAN come off the top, but often will misbehave as well.
Older thread usually came all stack wound, slowly most thread manufacturers have switched to crosswound but few people have said anything about what the change means.
On older machines, drop a cross wound spool or cone into a tea or coffee cup behind your machine then thread around the spool pin and normally from there.
I use a thread stand, similar to the one that Superior sells which works for horizontal and vertical seating positions and can manage all the thread types and has good weight to it so it doesn't hop around.
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