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Nikki, depending on the type thread you are using, there may a way to lock the thread on the end of the spool. Check your Superior thread spools like King Tut, Bottom Line, Razzle Dazzle and MasterPiece. The end caps on them will snap off and you can lay the end of your thread over it and snap the end cap back on to hold it in place. Some of the other threads like Mettler have a place at one end of the spool to just slide your thread into. I wish all manufacturers would do stuff like that!
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I love the spools that Superior thread has where you can tuck the end of the thread in and lock it down. But if you are using a thread that doesn't have that system, there are "thread socks" --kind of a plastic mesh that you can cut into various lengths depending on the size of your spool. I use those on threads that like to unravel easily. I also have a case that was designed for screws and nails etc. in the work shop. It has five trays, three large ones and two smaller ones. My thread that is stored in there does not unravel nearly as quickly as that that I have stored in the open because nothing is brushing against it and it is not rolling around anywhere. Ann is sunny, hot Texas.
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Originally posted by snowplow3840But if you are using a thread that doesn't have that system, there are "thread socks" --kind of a plastic mesh that you can cut into various lengths depending on the size of your spool. I use those on threads that like to unravel easily.
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The new and improved Coats and Clark thread also has the tops that open to hold the thread ends.
I use the mesh on my large cone spools since they don't have any place to hold the thread end.
On occasion, I've put a small plastic bag over the spool and held it with a rubber band.
I've also heard of wrapping a small piece of cling wrap around a spool.
Sunny and finally warmer in western NY. Nancy
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I have also been told that you can use the netting that comes over roses when they are delivered to pull over your cones or you can use the cut & seal plastic wrap - just cut the size you need.
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I was watching a video online somewhere yesterday and the lady on it said she uses a finger bandage type gauze that is a tube to keep her thread from coming off the spool. She just cut off pieces from the roll of gauze. Sorry I can't remember who it was and I haven't tried this yet but I thought it was interesting anyway. KarenLyndhurst, Ohio USA - East Side Suburb of Cleveland, Ohio
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I use a product called Marathon Incredible Tape. Comes on a 50 ft roll for around $11.00 CAD. It has static cling, no glue, 1-1/4 inches wide and is reusable. A 5" piece fits nicely around the Robison Anton spool with a little overlap for it to stick to itself. Many more uses described on the packaging. I love it!!
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