Originally Posted by
Teen
i I received an overlock/serger as a gift and have never used one. I see that it requires lots of spools of specialty threads so I guess I need to figure how to keep those organized when I start to collect them.
If you inventory this size thread, how do you organize it?
Hi Teen,
I keep a list of the colors and types of threads. It's easy to reference when shopping for more thread.
I thought I needed 4 spools of each color for serger thread. No you don't. You can use 2 neutrals in the lower loopers and 2 colors to match in the upper looper. Since most of the serger seams are hidden, it really doesn't have to match. However, if you are doing outside decorative stitch, then you can match threads.
I glued golf tees on a board to hold the spools of thread in place.