I know this is almost 2 years old, but I needed this solution now! With everyone on lockdown, and sewing supplies hard to come by, I was delighted to find your quick solution to my problem. I had no idea how I was going to do a decorative stitch in contrasting thread on a job for a client, since cones were all I had to work wtih. Presto - one Mason jar, a scrap of felt and a glue gun and I'm ready to rock! Thanks so much - even though mine isn't as pretty, it's just what I needed, and custom sized for my set up too! Thank you!
I just made this from a candle lantern and a wire hanger. Works better than other solutions I’ve tried because the thread angle is just right and the machine doesn’t have to spin the cone! Finally, a genuinely useful project. Takes no money and saves on thread!!!
Oh my gosh this is just what I was looking for and wanting to know. I have waned to buy the larger spool of thread but didn't know if I could for my machine. I have a Bernina too so I always love your tips and ideas. Thank you , thank you, now off to buy the larger spools of thread . Take care.
It's 2023 and I have invested in some cone spool threads so this is a very timely video for me. I just made this and it works beautifully. Thank you, Laura.
My first comment was the engineer in me, after watching the full video...big smiles, you girls drive the world, thank you and goose bumps and teary-eyed. Just thank you, there are some of us who "get it".
Maybe someone has already has mentioned this, but the "cutter/pliers" you are using, or "dike" for cutting, is ALWAYS going to be difficult to cut through hanger wire. A "normal" pliers has always had a shear cutter at the very inner-most section of the pliers near the pivot point of the pliers joint. Surprisingly, it's really a joke how easy it is to cut through hanger wire. So far, I'm VERY happy to watch the rest of your video to help with my project. I have very little sewing skills, but I have a descent JX2517 machine and I just want to finish some box cushions with the large spool thread that should be perfect. Without your DIY solution, the upper thread tension is way too high. Thanks
hello! I want to THANK YOU , yesterday I've watch your video and today morning I've made this DIY, it works great! I am so happy because now I am able to use all the cones thread I have!
oh my goodness you are a sewer´s delight!!! THANK YOU, NOW i CAN SAVE MY PENNIES FOR MORE FABRIC!!!! Following you in Brasil and just to let you know your tutorial on the head caps has been a success for me, I am presently working on an order for 100 caps and matching masks. THANK YOU! I love how you make sewing easy and the explainations are always clear. God bless and keep you and family safe Ms Laura.
Very nice, thank you. Now I can use my husband's thread cones and I don't have to buy a bunch of spools for my machine. 🙂 I just made one, using a favorite mug that cracked and leaked, so I couldn't use it to drink from any more.
Great idea! I already had a serger thread holder that I bought many years ago but my thread wasn't stable on it when I was using my sewing machine. I screwed it to a piece of wood and now it's perfect!
That's so awesome ! I was wondering if I could do something like that . I really wanted to get the bigger spools of thread but didn't quite know how to work it . Thank-you so much . You really do help all of us newbies . Well at least for me your videos have been more than helpful . Love them all . Please keep it coming . Thanks again . xo
What Great timing, Laura, to see your tip pop up as I just purchased my first overlock-size spool at Lidls for $1.69. You’re so creative placing in a pretty holder. Thank you for helping us in the sewing room 😊. joannefromvirginia
What a fabulous idea!!. Thanks so much for sharing.. I don't know where u get all ur fantastically fabulous idea's from but just keep em coming plz xx Like my mum always used to say to me when I was a child (which was roughly 30 years ago now) u learn something new each day ☺☺☺
Hi there, Thank you so much for this video. I am a new subscriber and am watching lots of your videos. I have misplaced my upright spool holder and have a larger spool. I am definitely going to try this today. Thank you again.
I used a picked jar. My daughter got in a pickle craving, no she wasn't pregnant, so I had a bunch of pickle jars. So I washed them out, one I put a thread spool in, the others I did some decopage. We can decorate our homes with recycling.
I just cut a sponge or cushion material and put a hole in it and stick it on my machine thread holder and then put the large cone on and your set ! It works great
Great idea... The only thing to be aware of is bending that wire with the pliers. The pliers have very sharp teeth which will leave burrs on the wire right where the thread feeds through. This could catch and damage the thread. Wrap a few turns of masking or painters tape around each jaw so it does not leave a mark on the hanger wire. Better still bend it by hand if possible. Thanks for the tip
This came right on time! I was searching for a thread cone stand on Amazon and then thought, I'll bet there is a DIY version on youtube. I was already subscribed to your channel and low and behold, you uploaded this video on the same day I am searching! I made mine and saved about $10.00. Thank you, Laura! P.S. Love your videos!
Wow that worked out beautifully for you! I just subscribed and will be making this tomorrow. Amazing and so easy! And I love her sewing room. Robin in NC
I literally just followed your advice and now have a lovely use for an old candle base I've been hanging on to (for no reason-or so I thought!) Many thanks for this top tip!
I would like to thank you for the awesome, cost saving, idea!!! I made one from your inspiration. Hot glued a pill bottle cap into an ornate glass cup. Cut the wire as directed, used 4 rubber bands to hold the wire in place, then hot glued the wire. It’s not as pretty as yours, but took me five minutes and NO cost. THANKS!!!!
This is great! I recently started buying the large cone spools for my projects because of the value, and was just using a cup but it wasn't the best due to not having the hanger portion you've made. This will make what I already have so much better! I was about to look into buying on, but I'm glad I looked and found you first.
Love your idea because the heavy metal spoolholder that I purchased a few years ago was expensive in may opinion. I'm going to make a couple of these for my other machines. Thanks for the tip.
Laura you are amazing. I made one using a Maccona jar which I decoupaged with beautiful floral tissue. It looks way prettier than the expensive metal stands and works perfectly. Thank you so much for the idea xx
Already use a candle holder to hold a large spools of thread but I never thought of a hooks to gradually thread to your machine thank you that was so helpful.
Dam Plastic Spool Pin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I used about 15 inches of Pool Noodle as Tower Stand.... by placing a spool of thread and the Noodle in a cup! The hallow center works perfectly with regular Spools, or you can hallow it out a little more for larger spools!!! Now that I've learned from you what to do, I'm so innovative I should buy myself a Christmas Present. A not so kookie looking Thread Tower!!!
Your sewing room is beautiful and just what I need. Hey dont we all? I think I can comandeer a spare bedroom with a bright window. I will be making your fabulous spool holder this weekend. YAY! I had no idea it could just set in a container and be fed using the wire. Lets keep sewing. Ive made 150 masks already and the need is great. But your wire tutorial was just what I needed! Its what we all need! YAY! We will see a victory. Thats for sure. Very helpful. Robin in NC
General-purpose serger thread is usually T-27 and is often 2-strand. General-purpose home sewing thread is usually T-34 and 3-strand. T-40 is recommended for soft leather; T-50 for jeans/denim, and T-70 for upholstery. Most home sewing machines can only handle up to T-50. Serger machines can use more than one thread at a time, so T-27 thread is not an issue for them. Thread cones do come in other strengths. I have a cone of T-70 for heavy-duty; it's advertised as being stronger than most men can break. My 1956 Singer 99K could handle it, but it needed bobbin tension changed and the use of a heavy-duty needle. My Singer Start 1304 did not like it even with those changes (and I had made such a lovely cone thread stand). The thread that I had was very slippery, and that may have been the issue. Hopefully, this will help when choosing your thread. Stay sewing, my friend.
After watching many diy videos on this, your holder is the best! The others were quick but didn't have an arm and I know that is hugely important. Thank you so much for such a satisfying project! I'll remember to come here first next time I have a sewing diy :)
