Released November 11, 2008
by Marilyn Hlad
To keep my thread spools from unraveling, I wrap a small piece of
Press-n-Seal around my spools of thread. The Press-n-Seal does not
leave any kind of residue on the thread.
Editor’s Note: Press-n-Seal is a food wrap product that can be found
near the food storage bags, foil and other plastic wrap products in
your local grocery store and works VERY well as indicated above.



Super! Thanks a bunch
Comment by Audrey — November 12, 2008 @ 12:07 am
To keep my thread in place I get free thread nets from a florist..Cheap Cheap no cost-just ask and they will save. They usually throw them out.
Comment by Vi Andres — November 12, 2008 @ 1:21 am
Thank you for a GREAT tip! My spools unravel on my spool rack and I have to cut them apart all the time. I’m going to get this product ASAP!! I’m new to machine embroidering and this article is extremely helpful!
Comment by Cindy Stoltz — November 12, 2008 @ 8:06 am
Can you reuse the press & seal for your thread wraps or is it only good for one wrap?
Comment by peg fitzwater — November 12, 2008 @ 3:39 pm
This is a wonderful tip. It works great! Thank-you!
Comment by auntbaba — November 13, 2008 @ 5:55 am
I am so glad you find my tip helpful, yes you can reuse the press n seal but eventually you will want to replace it. I cut a little piece just big enough to hold the loose end of the thread, no need to cut a piece big enough to wrap around the whole stool.
Comment by Marilyn Hlad — November 13, 2008 @ 10:42 am
My friend visits her son in the USA regularly, and this time she will just have to bring me some Press n Seal as it is unobtainable here in South Africa. It sounds like just the thing we need! Roll on December!
Comment by Esme — November 14, 2008 @ 3:09 pm
WalMart has a vinyl tablecloth material in their cratfs section that is cheap that can be cut into narrow strips and can be reused indefinatly .
Comment by BethelB — November 24, 2008 @ 8:40 am
Another product is Hugo’s Magic Tape. It sticks only to itself and can be reused forever. If it gets gunked up, you just wash it off and it’s good as new. A little pricey, but works really well.
Comment by Patricia J — December 1, 2008 @ 3:35 pm
I just joined and WOW! Look at all the interesting tips that are so freely shared. I have sewn all my life, but never thought of my kitchen items to assist me in my sewing.
Thanks - seamstress_irene
Comment by seanstress_irene — December 5, 2008 @ 1:24 am
I’ve sewn for over 40 years. Last year while walking thru Family Dollar I found pony tail wraps that are knitted and fuzzy (300 for $1) and they make a quick and easy bobbin wrap, tucking in the thread tail. Once they’ve been streched slightly I use them on my embroidery thread spools.
Comment by Cherie — December 24, 2008 @ 10:51 am