Anyone know what I'm talking about?
#1
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Good morning -
A friend asked me if I've ever heard of this; she thinks she read about it somewhere on the 'net. It is a gadget that allows you to transfer thread from a serger cone to a regular thread spool (sounds almost like a big Sidewinder?) I told her I'd post the question here because if it exists, someone will know! Thanks!
I rarely write but while I'm here I want you all to know how much I enjoy your pictures, comments, information, etc. I'm looking out my window at a cloudy New York City skyline and planning to do some rainy day quilting so I'll see you all later and, as always, look forward to your goings-on.
A friend asked me if I've ever heard of this; she thinks she read about it somewhere on the 'net. It is a gadget that allows you to transfer thread from a serger cone to a regular thread spool (sounds almost like a big Sidewinder?) I told her I'd post the question here because if it exists, someone will know! Thanks!
I rarely write but while I'm here I want you all to know how much I enjoy your pictures, comments, information, etc. I'm looking out my window at a cloudy New York City skyline and planning to do some rainy day quilting so I'll see you all later and, as always, look forward to your goings-on.
#3
mrs. fittz, they do exist :D
There are 2 types, one that uses full size spools and one that uses bobbins. They are really nice if you don't want to buy 3-4 big cones of a particular thread color, or if you want to use the serger thread in a regular sewing machine but don't have a thread stand. I have 2 of the Bob'n Serge ones.
Here is the full size spool one:
http://www.darrsewnotions.com/darrpage/winder.htm
Here is the bobbin one:
http://www.clotilde.com/detail.html?prod_id=448
There may be more out there, but these are the only ones I know about.
There are 2 types, one that uses full size spools and one that uses bobbins. They are really nice if you don't want to buy 3-4 big cones of a particular thread color, or if you want to use the serger thread in a regular sewing machine but don't have a thread stand. I have 2 of the Bob'n Serge ones.
Here is the full size spool one:
http://www.darrsewnotions.com/darrpage/winder.htm
Here is the bobbin one:
http://www.clotilde.com/detail.html?prod_id=448
There may be more out there, but these are the only ones I know about.
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Location: Northern Indiana
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I was told not to use the serger thread from a cone for regular sewing as it is not as strong ? Was I mislead ? What do you think , is it possible to use serger thread for regular sewing ? Thanks for the help?
#8
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Location: Clay Springs AZ
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My machine wont use cones and I just use Coat and Clarks with the pop up top and have no problems. I bought cones when I first bought my machine and it was a mess trying to use them so I gave up and just use regular thread and it works fine.
I have a H Viking Sapphire 830 machine.
I dont use the cheaper thread without the pop up top like you get at Walmart.
I have a H Viking Sapphire 830 machine.
I dont use the cheaper thread without the pop up top like you get at Walmart.
#9
I've used serger thread in my domestic machine for years. It's very strong, doesn't shrink and doesn't make a big lump in the seam.
Before I got my Janome, I just used a stand alone thead spool holder behind my machine and it worked great.
I also use serger thread in my longarm with very good results.
Before I got my Janome, I just used a stand alone thead spool holder behind my machine and it worked great.
I also use serger thread in my longarm with very good results.
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