I cut the drinking straws - fat ones if the neck is very full - the height of the neck and then cut a line down it so it goes around the neck and threads. this keeps it clean and can be easily removed or replaced at will. you can use colors or clear.
Hugs, Lin and the Mali [image: Motivational Quote Print, Dr Seuss, Inspirational Quote, Printable Quote Poster, Instant download, Don't cry because it's over] On Sat, Mar 7, 2015 at 7:45 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: > ---- mary carey <[email protected]> wrote: > Must try the narrow cling plastic used by machine embroiderers to stop > their thread from unwinding while not in use. Also used by > overlocking/serging sewers is a type of mesh used on the thread coming off > the spool. > > > Yes, that stuff (in the US it's called 'Wonder Tape') seemed like a great > idea for bobbins but I did not find it useful. I tried narrow strips to > just cover the area near the hitch and I tried strips as wide as the neck > is long. Neither worked well. I think the issue is that the neck of a > bobbin, even full of thread, is just not big enough around. I couldn't get > the tape to stick to itself on such a tight turn. The tape is rather thick > and may be too stiff to wrap around such a narrow cylinder. > > Just my experience, maybe others had more luck. > > Robin P. > Los Angeles, California, USA > [email protected] > > Parvum leve mentes capiunt > (Little things amuse little minds) > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to > [email protected]. Photo site: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ > - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
