Great information! I have always struggled with thread twists thinking it was the way the thread was wound. I never knew I could “fix” the issue. Thanks. I can’t wait to sew something just to try this out.
My machine comes with a horizontal spool pin and 2 different caps to hold the spool on the pin. Instructions say to use one of them for straight-wound spools and one for cross-wound. The cap for straight-wound is like a cut-off cone. You put it on firmly so the spool cannot rotate. If the spool is small (or large with most of the thread gone) you put the wide end of the cap toward the spool. If it's a larger spool, you put the narrow end of the cap goes toward the spool. Does this approach really counteract the problem of using a straight-wound spool on a horizontal spool pin?
It doesn’t sound like the thread would be coming off the straight-wound spool from the side with that set up. And straight wound spools need to turn or there will be a twist. Hope that helps.
Great information! I have always struggled with thread twists thinking it was the way the thread was wound. I never knew I could “fix” the issue. Thanks. I can’t wait to sew something just to try this out.
So glad to help!
My machine comes with a horizontal spool pin and 2 different caps to hold the spool on the pin. Instructions say to use one of them for straight-wound spools and one for cross-wound. The cap for straight-wound is like a cut-off cone. You put it on firmly so the spool cannot rotate. If the spool is small (or large with most of the thread gone) you put the wide end of the cap toward the spool. If it's a larger spool, you put the narrow end of the cap goes toward the spool. Does this approach really counteract the problem of using a straight-wound spool on a horizontal spool pin?
It doesn’t sound like the thread would be coming off the straight-wound spool from the side with that set up. And straight wound spools need to turn or there will be a twist. Hope that helps.
@@threadedsewing Yes, thanks! I'll use my freestanding spool holder.