i have used this trick to cover the threads on bobbins in wait to be used
to keep the threads clean. i found that Starbucks has a fatter straw so i
have gathered a few of those (unused) for the necks that have lots of
threads on them. but if your straws are thinner, just use two. thanks for
Good afternoon
Regarding the subject of marking bobbins o keep track of specific bobbins.
I also found that the elastic bands marked the bobbins if they were on for a
few weeks, and this included a couple of painted bobbins I have.I now
cut straws into about 1inch(2.5 cms) lengths and then
I have used small stretchy/elastic hair bands on bobbins to keep the workers
identified so I don't mix them up. These have a thread type covering so I don't
think they would stick to the bobbins when they get old. I've also used the
little stretchy hair bands without a thread covering for small
