Using cones of thread
#31
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Originally Posted by Skittl1321 My husband made me a cone stand using scraps we had around the garage.
This one is THE BEST. Wow!
The most important thing is to be sure the thread comes off the top of the cone, that is straight up, without any resistance as it is coming off the back of the cone. That's what purchased thread guides do. If there is resistance at any point, that will compromise your tension at that point.
I had been setting my cone on the floor next to the machine with just a little tilt. Worked perfectly. The thread came off the top and went over the edge of the table to the first thread guide.
Then we got cats!
They never got into the thread, because I moved it immediately. Then I put the cone into a plastic container and hung that just below the edge of the table. That works perfectly, too, and I don't have to move it to clean the floor.
This one is THE BEST. Wow!
The most important thing is to be sure the thread comes off the top of the cone, that is straight up, without any resistance as it is coming off the back of the cone. That's what purchased thread guides do. If there is resistance at any point, that will compromise your tension at that point.
I had been setting my cone on the floor next to the machine with just a little tilt. Worked perfectly. The thread came off the top and went over the edge of the table to the first thread guide.
Then we got cats!
They never got into the thread, because I moved it immediately. Then I put the cone into a plastic container and hung that just below the edge of the table. That works perfectly, too, and I don't have to move it to clean the floor.
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Last edited by maviskw; 11-03-2013 at 06:02 AM.
#34
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I have the thread stand that Dunster recommends from Connecting Threads, I like the fact that the heavier base keeps it from being knocked over. I've also used it to lift the cord from my iron out of the way, just by hooking the cord at the top.
#35
I have the decorative metal one from Connecting Threads too. DH bought it for me some years ago as a gift. There use to be several designs to choose from. It works great and is heavy it won't wobble or fall over. I wanted one that could be used horizontal and the Superior thread stand does it both ways. A guild member makes nice wooden base dowel thread holders and brings them to guild for door prizes. The one I won, I painted it red and she got miffed I painted it. LOL
#36
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: New Milford, CT
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Can you use cones of thread with a regular old sewing machine? If so is there a stand or something that you get to put the cone on?
My janome has a the upright and horizontal thread spoil but they are way too short to use a cone on. But for economical purposes if I can figure out how to use a cone of thread with my machine that would be awesome.
My janome has a the upright and horizontal thread spoil but they are way too short to use a cone on. But for economical purposes if I can figure out how to use a cone of thread with my machine that would be awesome.
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Edit: I should add that I used to use a canning jar and an "outrigger" (bar with a hold to slip over the machine's thread stand and another hole through which to feed the thread) but had occasional problems with that setup, and it didn't work at all with one type of rayon thread cone. The Superior stand has worked with every thread I've tried, plus it adjusts for my Voyager's bobbin winder. Very versatile, although I hate the fact that I have to store its spare parts and directions independently of the winder. In a few years, when I finally need to use it differently, I'll never be able to find them!
Last edited by Prism99; 11-03-2013 at 09:46 AM.
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