Cone thread holder
08-25-2015, 10:43 AM
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Cone thread holder
I just got me a thread holder. Do you thread your machine the same way as if it was a spool on the machine. I just tried to wind a bobbin threading it the way I always have and it wound up very badly. It seem like the thread comes off the cone to fast. If I do thread it the same way as always, then what could of caused it to wind up so bad? Thanks for any help you can give me.
08-25-2015, 10:49 AM
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Is the thread holder real sturdy? If not, then that can be the problem. I got a cone thread holder from Joann's and it was a piece of junk. The ones that have the metal base is the best, from Anna's catalog. Back to your thread problem. You may need to use the little nets that go over the thread. It keeps the thread from wobbling [?] when it comes off the cone.
08-25-2015, 11:04 AM
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When I use my thread holder with my Bernina, I just thread it normally. If I am winding a bobbin, I have the thread go by the thread post (where a normal spool would be) and then the rest is normal. If you get an uneven wind, I usually put a new bobbin and try to get the bobbin thread off onto a new bobbin. I watch carefully that it winds properly.
08-25-2015, 11:15 AM
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I always use a thread net with a cone of thread. Superior Threads sells a very good thread stand - this is the one I have - http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...d-stand-metal/
08-25-2015, 11:17 AM
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I put mine behind the machine. If you use a net and thread for winding the bobbin as usual (so the thread starts threading from the left of where the bobbin is being wound, at least on most machines) I don't think it would make a lot of difference where the thread starts, as long as it doesn't get hung up on something.
08-25-2015, 01:21 PM
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I haven't tried using a separate thread holder. Instead I set the cone on top of one of those little spools from a travel sewing kit and that stabilized it quite nicely. For the smaller ones I've rolled up a piece of craft foam and stuffed that inside, leaving a normal size space for the spool pin.
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