Winding bobbins from thread cones?
 

I have a lot of serger thread and there is one color that would be perfect for a project I'm starting, but I can't figure out how in the world I'm going to wind it onto my bobbin. My domestic machine is a Janome. If anyone can give me a solution, I sure would appreciate it. Thanks in advance!

Serger thread isn't strong enough to be used in piecing or regular sewing.

Sorry, I should have mentioned that it's only a decorative stitch on a pillow. Would it be strong enough for that?

You need some kind of thread stand to feed the thread to your machine. I have one from Superior Threads that is adaptable to all sorts of thread situations. However, for one time use, what you might want to try is this:

Place the cone in a canning jar behind your machine. Find a large safety pin and tape it, closed, with the round "eye" up, to the read of your machine near where your normal thread spool is. Thread the serger thread up and through the "eye" of the safety pin. This will simulate thread coming off a spool. Thread the bobbin as usual. (You may need a thread net over the spool to prevent thread from falling and puddling under the cone, but I would try without first.)

I have cone thread on a stand by my machine and just thread it into the first part of the machine where you would normally start threading it. I fill bobbins with it all the time. Sometimes I put a little extra tension on the thread while it is filling. Works fine for me. I usually fill 4 to 6 bobbins at a time and store them on my thread stand. DH drove a nail into the base next to the cone and I put the bobbins on it, very handy.

Thank you so much! Sounds like a perfect solution.

I use a cone most of the time with a thread stand . When I go to class I use an empty mug or similiar. To sit thread in and wind thread over the point up cone holder . To fill the bobbin I have been known to hold the thread and fill. Have a go all ways find your most comfortable. As long as thread having no pressure base thread for embroidery should be fine. I think some use the surger thread for patchwork but it would depend on make and strength.

I just set the serger behind the sewing machine and use the stand on it to hold the cone thread.

I do the mug thing, but I add a ruler and a clothespin. Pin the ruler to the inside of the mug, then thread your thread thru a top hole and thread your bobbin winder as usual. This is my go to class cone holder.

Before I bought the machines that I have now, I would hold put a long pencil through the cone, hold each end with my hands and at the right angle with the thread threaded in the normal way and hold still and let the cone spin while winding the bobbin. I looked funny doing it but it got the job done.