Winding thread to spools?

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Does anyone have any experience of winding thread on to spools rather than bobbins (for use with my overlocker). I can’t see any that have a hole in the top for the thread (like a bobbin) to allow you to use a machine. Any advice?

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@viviennerogers I’ve a vintage sewing machine - with a bobbin Winder at the top right (close to the handwheel).

I’ve hot-glued bobbins to the bottom of empty Gutermann thread spools - then popped my new hacked-contraption onto the bobbin winder. I’ve then used a large Overlocker (Serger) thread cone on a stand to fill up the empty spool :thread::+1:t3:.

I usually buy x1 cone of thread colour and use it to fill up 3x empty :thread::thread::thread:spools to use on my Overlocker or my Coverstitch machines. Saves me :pound::moneybag: + storage space too :joy:

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That’s a cunning idea! Love it :+1:

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@ClaireSews idea to glue the spools to bobbins is a great idea. Most thread spools have a gap around the bottom which you can use to catch the starting thread (instead of putting it through the hole on the bobbin). Let us know how you get on!

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Yes! I use it during winding to stop it unravelling at the start + of course to tidy the thread up after I’ve finished using the spool on my Overlocker too :smiling_face:.

I’ve been doing this for yeeeaaarss :joy:.
Every time I finish a spool I keep it and hot-glue bobbins to the bottom of saved spools on batches. Then, I always have 3x ready to fill up from a big overlocker thread cone when I need them :wink::+1:t3:.

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@viviennerogers I’d be interested to see if you ever fancy trying this out :smiling_face:

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Definitely will - just need some empty spools. Thanks

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I’ve got loads if you want me to send you some!

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@BlossomSandwich I’ll need to check my basket first :joy:… I might have a bunch already awaiting the :fire::gun: :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

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Very clever. Thank you, I’m now going to do as you do, less expense and less storage and the ability to afford more of the colours that’s I’d like. :rose:

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@Sewlovemydogs let us know how you get on :smiling_face::+1:t3:.

Plus, it’s a great way to repurpose empty spools :thread: :recycle: too!

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I had just done a big spool clear out before I thought of winding on extra thread for the overlocker. So stupid! :roll_eyes::woman_shrugging:

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@viviennerogers oh no :scream:… Can you grab them out of the :put_litter_in_its_place::wastebasket: and wash them maybe?

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Alas no. They’re gone now.

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@viviennerogers :sob:

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Omg, sorry to jump in on the action but is there any way you could send me some empty spools? This idea is genius!