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Old 03-26-2009, 05:35 AM
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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!

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Old 03-26-2009, 05:45 AM
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I have no clue.
The Sidewinder is a bobbin winder.
I don't think you could wind a spool of thread with it
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Old 03-26-2009, 05:56 AM
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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.

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Old 03-26-2009, 06:01 AM
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That's pretty cool! Didn't know they had such a thing.
$20 too! Pretty good price, I think.

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Wow! how cool. I knew there was the bobbin one. But not the spool
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Old 03-26-2009, 06:39 AM
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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?
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Old 03-26-2009, 06:44 AM
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I use Maxi-lock serger thread all the time. It is strong and thin. I like it
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Old 03-26-2009, 06:51 AM
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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.
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Old 03-26-2009, 07:02 AM
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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.
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Old 03-26-2009, 08:58 AM
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Thanks to all of you who have responded so quickly and especially to Roben for having the answer. I'll pass it on to my friend right away.
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