Does it matter which direction the thread comes off the spool?

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08-04-2016, 04:39 PM

#21

Carol Jean

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Yes, I check this all the time with my threads. Thanks for the picture as it is very good. When you put the thread on correctly you will have less breakage in my opinion. It does not twist and fight in the machine.

08-05-2016, 12:33 AM

#22

Aurora

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When I bought my first Viking in 1976, my dealer told me how the thread should come off the spool from the left. That is how I have threaded every machine I have owned.

08-05-2016, 01:29 AM

#23

copycat

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Originally Posted by SewingSew

I meant to add that thread stands are also ideal for yarn if you knit or crochet.

Thanks for your tip to use a thread stand for yarn. I knit and will try this great idea.

08-05-2016, 01:33 AM

#24

copycat

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Originally Posted by mom-6

Since my featherweight (and my other vintage machines) only have the single vertical spool pin I've discovered a couple of ways to stabilize the larger spools of thread.
The cones fit nicely on the smaller regular thread spools like you get in some sewing kits at the $ store. Or you can use one of the cardboard tubes from an empty large spool.
For the large spools with the cardboard tube center a small strip of craft foam rolled up leaving just enough room for the spool pin stabilizes it nicely and also allows it to feed freely.

You have great tips for how to stabilize large spools of thread, esp. the type with the cardboard tube center. I love the craft foam idea. Thanks one and all for your help.

08-05-2016, 06:08 AM

#25

JanieH

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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2

I only have a vertical spool holder on my machine. I tend to have the thread come off the backside but just noticed with Aurfil thread, it comes off the front. Did find this interesting article on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140...sewing-machine

Interesting article - thank you.

08-06-2016, 12:16 PM

#26

Jingle

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All my machines have stand up only spool holders. The thread acts as it should no matter what kind or how I thread them.
I guess the uninformed is helped without knowing it.
I have learned a lot on this board.