Easy way to keep thread spools from unraveling?

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Easy way to keep thread spools from unraveling

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Shore grandmom on Jun 03, 2018

Most spools have a small notch on them to lock the thread into. That keeps them from unraveling.

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- Sandra Montes on Jun 03, 2018
  
  Hey thanks for your reply Shore grandmom. I have used the notches, however, some have either broken or become loose.
  
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- Sandra Montes on Jun 03, 2018
  
  I am learning other ways to help me. Thanks for your help.
  
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Deb K on Jun 03, 2018

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Cheryl A on Jun 03, 2018

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Jacquie on Jun 03, 2018

I use the little round stickers, a package of 1,000 from the $1 store., keeps your loose ends in check!

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Jcraw on Jun 03, 2018

Scotch tape. Keep one in the sewing basket.

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Tinyshoes on Jun 03, 2018

There is usually a little slit in the top of the thread holder...just slide the end of your thread. This should hold it, however, if you do not find one I use a small piece of tape to hold it.

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GG on Jun 03, 2018

First look for slit, next try bit of masking tape (but it loses it's tackiness), finally a rubber band twice around, not pretty but effective.

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Janet Pizaro on Jun 03, 2018

use a piece of velcro

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Fatema Ammar on Jun 12, 2018

I have wrapped all my thread spools in plastic wrap. That way they neither unravel nor catch dust.

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Kim |Exquisitely Unremarkable on Apr 30, 2022

You can either lock the thread in the notch on the top of the spool. You can also anchor it with a tiny piece of painter's tape. It won't leave a goo behind on the spool.

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