embroidery thread unravels????
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how do you keep embroidery thread from coming off the spool while being stored...i have numerous spools that dont seem to have a 'notch' for putting the thread away...i wound up today taking my box of spools to the couch & taking a small piece of tape & taping down all the ends....any ideas?...i dont want the edge of the spool to have stickie stuff, but otherwise ive got a tangled mess...
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I also use a piece of tape but typically use Florianni's pink tape; like blue painters tape but it is much stickier and can be reused several times. I use this tape for my embroidery work as well since it does not leave a residue. It's a great investment at $4.99 a roll.
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If there is a fair amount of thread on the spool, grasp a little length of thread, bring it to the end of the spool, keep your thumb on the thread attached to the spool, and with the loose end, give it a little tug at the top of the spool. This will bury the thread end along the thread stacked at the end of the spool, just make sure you I leave a little tail out so you can pull it out again when you want to sew.
This works on your bobbins too but I use the clear pieces of hose cut to fit on my bobbins instead.
This works on your bobbins too but I use the clear pieces of hose cut to fit on my bobbins instead.
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I use thin vinyl cut into 1/4" to 1/2" wide strips , depending on your preference. Walmart sells this pretty cheap in their fabric dept, you get a LOT, and it goes a long way. I use it on regular sewing thread as well. Be sure to get the thin stuff, as they also sell a heavier thickness one. Or you can buy thread nets, but that can get pretty spendy after awhile.
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just my humble opinion,
Sandy in Mooresville, NC
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i have never hear of that hugos amazing tape...where do u get it....hardware store, walmart, paint store...the cheap masking tape is from the dollar store but it doesnt last...it dries out and the thread unravels...but its a temporary solution to the mess...thx for all the advice...
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