Cone Thread Storage
 

I just opened up my first cone of thread to use on my juki. I've purchased a few more for other projects. How do you store it so that the thread doesn't unravel off of it? Somewhere in the back of my mind I recall reading about a "wrap" to put on it but my mind is too foggy to remember now. Thanks!

If it is a large cone, I would consider buying some ponytail rings (the kind that do not have the metal joining) at the drugstore and trying that. Just slip the ring over the cone. I don't like the clear plastic wraps because it can be hard to find the end. I just think the ponytail rings would be easier.

If it is a small cone, you might want to invest in these:
https://www.amazon.com/Prevents-Unwi...dp/B00X037FGQ/

You can use floral nets on the cone. Just about any florist will have them and probably give you a few no charge.

Thank you. It's a 5,000 yard cotton cone from connecting threads (great deal!). Do you think these will still work (wraps)?

In reading the reviews, I saw a complaint that the wraps pop off of the larger cones (such as 5,000 yard). This leads me to believe they work well only for the smaller cones (which I think are 1,000 yards).

Thank you! Any other suggestions?

I use a rubber band and store my bobbin with the big cone

Do a search on Amazon for "thread nets". There were about 11 or so to look at.
Also,
https://www.superiorthreads.com/shop...d=Handy%20Nets

http://www.sewthankful.com/ThreadNets.html

Uh oh, you're supposed to do something special? Some of my threads (Glide) has a thread end catch. If it doesn't, I simply wind the loose part around the spool and pet it into place. If you have room on the spool, you can saw a little thread catch into the spool.

I use Dritz Long Arm Thread Socks. They fit the biggest cones I have. You can cut them the length you want. About $4 for 20 inch length.

I buy the cheap clear vinyl at Joann's and cut it into strips then wrap it around the cones and spools to hold the threads when the spools don't have a means to keep the thread from unraveling. I like cutting my own strips since then I can cut them to fit my spools.

I use Hugo's Amazing Tape on all my thread. Works great and is re-usable!

I like easypeezy's idea

Where do you find it? Thanks!

If you're asking about the Hugo's, it's on Amazon. I highly recommend it. It comes in 1" and 1/2". I prefer the 1" for thread cones and usually use the 1/2" for my spools.

I have learned with my embroidery thread and longarm cones just to secure the thread to the side of a cone to attach the end of the thread with a small piece of scotch tape. Been doing that for years and no problem.

A little piece of blue painters tape works, and is easy to find.

I do this withall my thread .

Everyone has such wonderful ideas. I also use the scrunchy pony tail thingies on all my spools of thread. And if you can find the tiniest ones they are good for your bobbins.

However, the blue painter's tape is sounding pretty good to me and a little goes a long way.
By the way, has anyone noticed how expensive the blue painter's tape has become? A little roll was $9.

For spools or not, Hugo's tape looks like it would be a must have!!! Will go to Walmart today!!

I bought some netting made for thread storage. I bought it at Linda Z's in Arlington Heights Ill. at a Juki class I took there in May.

I also use pony tail rings, I purchase them from Dollar Tree. I use the small bands for the bobbins. All of my thread has a pony tail band, I like the wider ones.

I had never heard of Hugo's tape. Found this article by Googling:
http://cravengames.com/reviews/the-i...zing-tape.html
and ordered a roll of the 1" tape on Amazon to try out:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm thinking it will be useful also for wrapping cords together. Seems like we have a jungle of cords around the house!

I use my old hair scrunchies or hair ties.

I put a piece of double sided tape under the bottom of the cone and just stick the thread end there.

In the past I have used laundried knee-hi. Just wash and cut the toe out. Slips nicely over the cone.

You can use the mesh wrap,its like what sergers use to control thread. Its the same thing that the florist put on flowers, I've heard you can get it from them. I've also used the little dots you can buy at the $ store, like little minature labels to hold the end of the thread to the top of spool. Mostly, I have different thread containers for my serger, emb and sewing thread and just keep them in the drawers and don't have a problem.

Thank you!

I have some sports adhesive tape. It sticks to itself but is also easy to undo. Comes in a roll!

for the cones I use on the long arm, I have them sorted by color into 2 "layers" of plastic tubs---I took a deep plastic tub and set a 8" one of the same width & length into it--so I have 2 layers for cones in a tub that I can seal and not have to worry about dust. Since I put any leftover bobbins with the cone(inside the cone) I slip each color (I have 2-3 of most colors) into a baggie to keep them together.

I think this is a great idea. I saw on another thread where SewingSew (a member of this board) does the same thing.

I don't use anything and have never had any cotton thread unwind. The only thread I've ever had an issue with is filament poly threads because they have no texture to grip to themselves.

what great ideas! I love the painter's tape and pony tail elastic idea, I think I'll adopt one of those. I recall someone on this board mentioning at one time that they used condoms (unlubricated of course), although I think that would get a bit expensive.

A section of panty hose works well

Pull off about a foot of thread - don't cut it - make a loop larger than the diameter of your cone of thread. Holding the loop between your thumb and forefinger and using your other hand make 3 twists in the loop then put the loop over the thread cone, pull the thread tight with the end of the thread. To use your thread again you should be able to tug the thread and the knot will loosen up.