Originally Posted by kasmitty1
Is there a trick to starting a spool of thread? I've messed around with a Mettler spool for over 1/2 hour now. Got so frustrated, tried to cut it to start it... now it's in the trash.
Yikes!!!
Mettler is my favorite. It doesn't have the end of the thread hidden on the spool like most. It is usually very close to the center and just tucked under a few "winds" of the thread to keep it secure. The ones I buy have a clear celophane wrap that slips over the spool as well.