Comments on: Tame those Tails

By: Ramona

Ramona — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:56:52 +0000

Great tip! I bought some 1 inch Coban and am now using it on my wall rack of embroidery threads. I no longer have the problem of having stray threads hanging down and tangling with other stray threads.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:25:20 +0000

I use this tape on my spools, some work better than others. I got it at the dollar Store.

By: JoAnn

JoAnn — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:52:31 +0000

I am so glad I read this tip. I have purchased large spools of embroidery thread and want a way to store without the thread getting all tangled. So thank you for a great tip.

By: Emma Alverson

Emma Alverson — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:45:06 +0000

I have also found that the pink tape that beauty shop supply has works well too. It doesn’t leave a residue on the thread.

By: Sandra Keller

Sandra Keller — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:22:08 +0000

What a wonderful tip. Thanx

By: beverly

beverly — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:55:04 +0000

I also use the vinyl strips, but there can be a problem. I live in an area with very low humidity and the vinyl doesn’t always want to stick to itself. If the strip is moistened at the overlap end, it will help it to stick to itself.

By: Gma Pamela

Gma Pamela — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:07:21 +0000

I just use a little piece of good old painter’s tape–what did we ever do without it!

By: Linda L.

Linda L. — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:38:38 +0000

This is great – splendid idea – going right out and buy a roll today! Thank you for sharing your idea.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:49:59 +0000

I use childrens stretchy ponytail holders to put around my spools of thread. They come in different sizes and colors. The price is great too and you can buy them almost anywhere.
Have a great day!
Cathy

By: catsnhorses

catsnhorses — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:07:25 +0000

FANTASTIC idea. Buy yourself a roll, for sure, but also, the next time you’re getting your blood drawn, ask the tech to give you his/her leftover roll(s). They usually have small amounts of leftover on rolls they’re willing to give away. I’ve tried the vinyl suggestion; it was a pain so saving the $ wasn’t worth the bad static electricity.

By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:05:23 +0000

Many ladies here use vinyl strips cut from a piece of vinyl purchased at WalMart (ours still has fabric dept). We purchase the $.99 a yard cheapie vinyl and then cut it into 1 inch or so wide strips and whatever length you desire. You will need to subcut the strips into a length desired for each spool. A standard length is recommended that is enough for a full spool. That way you won’t have different size strips and all your strips will fit a full to nearly empty spool. Now the down side is that the vinyl is very clingy and that is somewhat of a nuisance, but the vinyl is a major bargain. You can also use a marker to draw a line on one end of your strip so that it is easier to spot the beginning of your strip when it is on the spool. You might try Hobby Lobby if your WalMart does not have a fabric dept.

By: sandra

sandra — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:46:57 +0000

thanks for the great tip. I am always looking for ways to get my sewing more organize. Sandra

By: Linda Allen

Linda Allen — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:38:37 +0000

OR – Use Hugo’s Amazing Tape, found on the web. Does the same thing.

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:52:47 +0000

This is the number one top tip.
Thanks

By: Marlene

Marlene — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:15:56 +0000

WOW! What a good idea. I have used small bits of tape but wonder about stickiness. Thanks

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:47:50 +0000

I love this idea!

By: shirleysonshine

shirleysonshine — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:45:34 +0000

thank you for this information. I did not realize what the name was for that tape, or that it was so readily available. Great idea, but how can you see the color of your thread if you wrap it, I guess you cut it much smaller than the spool so that the color shows.