Cone thread
08-31-2010, 09:49 PM
#71
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Serger threads are for sergers only.....I use to use them for regular sewing and when needing to remove the stitches they came out very easy meaning it's not for regular sewing.
I serge the edges on most of my fabrics also before I wash them.
Sure is a life saver.
Also I must have a Dritz thread stand because it tips over a lot.
I've enjoyed reading about all the thread stands you've made from dollar tree or Goodwill finds.
I serge the edges on most of my fabrics also before I wash them.
Sure is a life saver.
Also I must have a Dritz thread stand because it tips over a lot.
I've enjoyed reading about all the thread stands you've made from dollar tree or Goodwill finds.
09-01-2010, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by stefanib123
How do I use the big cones of thread on my regular sewing machine? I've ordered some, but I've never used them, so I was wondering if they will fit on the thread holder on my machine?
09-01-2010, 09:51 AM
#76
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i set it at the back of the machine and sometime in a dish or bowl. Straighten out a large paperclip and tape it to the back side of the machine as a guide and then thread the usual way. You really need a guide above the cone so the thread can wind off straight upward so the cone doesn't have to turn.
09-01-2010, 10:05 AM
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I bought the stand from my LQS and it's made all the difference. I also use it to wind my bobbin on my automatic bobbin winder "thingy", forget the name and it saves the cone from dancing across the floor when it comes off the spool in the machine. They also have a hole to screw it into the table but mine is fiberglass and DH said NO to that.
09-01-2010, 10:11 AM
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The Dritz cone thread holder is all plastic and over time the long rod bends over and isn't very useful any more.
This website has a good all metal cone thread stand for about $8 and it will last forever, its got a nice heavy base and is much better than the Dritz one. Its about half way down the page after the fancy ones. I bought one before my DH bought me the fancy flower type of stand.
Sharon
http://www.purplemoosedesigns.com/thread.htm
This website has a good all metal cone thread stand for about $8 and it will last forever, its got a nice heavy base and is much better than the Dritz one. Its about half way down the page after the fancy ones. I bought one before my DH bought me the fancy flower type of stand.
Sharon
http://www.purplemoosedesigns.com/thread.htm
Originally Posted by wraez
I just went to Joann fabrics online and they have the dritz cone holder on sale for less than $4 ... I don't know if that is an online price only or if it is the same in the store.
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
09-01-2010, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by cjomomma
Sit it in a coffee cup next to your machine and see if that works. Anyway that's what I would try.
I tried cjomama's suggestion and got stuck :mrgreen:
Ok, dd just showed me where it says: Sit IT in a coffee cup...I blame this on the "This Is Funny" thread about old ppl.
I'm not old yet, but amazingly have lots in common with that lady on the video! :lol:
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