The right way to use 3 different types of spools on a spool stand by Christine Baker January 24, 2018 written by Christine Baker January 24, 2018 1.1K Yesterday on QUILTsocial we talked about the correct way to load a spool of thread onto the horizontal spool pins on THE Dream Machine 2 from Brother. This machine also comes with a removable spool stand, so today we’re going to go over the right way to use different types on thread on a thread stand. THE Dream Machine 2 from Brother The spool stand The spool stand for THE Dream Machine 2 can be easily added to the back of the machine by first opening and lifting off the lid of the machine. The spool stand then snaps onto the machine’s folded down handle. This spool stand is great for using any type of thread but is especially useful for sewing with large spools. The thread stand Small spools A small spool of thread can be used on either the main spool pin as I talked about yesterday or it can be used on the spool stand. To use on the spool stand, it’s placed on the vertical spool pin on the stand with a spool cap on top that’s slightly larger than the spool. A small spool on the thread stand Thin spools When a thin spool is used on the thread stand a spool felt is first placed on the pin so that the center of the spool is aligned with the hole in the felt. A thin spool with a spool felt A spool cap that’s slightly larger than the width of the thread on the spool is then placed on top. Thin spool with spool cap Cone spool When a cone spool is used on the thread stand a spool holder is put on the pin first to secure the bottom of the spool. Cone spool and spool holder Since the pin of the spool stand is shorter than the cone of thread a spool cap base is needed to hold the spool cap. This spool cap base is placed on top of the cone spool. A spool cap base A spool cap which is slightly larger than the width of the thread on the cone spool is then placed on top of the spool cap base. A spool cap on the spool cap base Cones of thread are wound so that if they’re placed right side up, the thread will unwind correctly as shown above. When using small spools, always make sure that the spool of thread is placed on the pin so the thread unwinds as shown in the picture below. Thread unwinding diagram I hope that you’ve found this information to be helpful for your sewing machine! See you tomorrow when we’ll import an image to make our own Valentine’s embroidery. This is part 3 of 5 in this series. Go back to part 2: 6 tips for successful upper threading of THE Dream Machine 2 Go to part 4: How to import a digital image to create a custom embroidery design [shareaholic app=”follow_buttons” id=”23735596″] Print this page or save as a PDF 0qs191brothersewing machine reviewsspools on spool standTHE dream machine 2tutorials FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Christine Baker I have been designing and publishing quilt patterns for the last 16 years under the business name Fairfield Road Designs. My patterns range from fusible applique and piecing to felted wool applique and punchneedle. You can see all of patterns on my website www.fairfieldroaddesigns.com. previous post 6 tips for successful upper threading of THE Dream Machine 2 next post How to import a digital image to create a custom embroidery design YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... 2 in 1 – embroidering and quilting at... How to make crazy quilted setting triangles for... 6 basic steps to create awesome bobbin work... Preparing THE Dream Machine 2 for bobbin work... 4 simple steps to make fascinating machine embroidered... Simple yet effective free-pieced border for baby quilt 2 features on THIS sewing machine make machine... THE Dream Machine 2: machine fusible applique and... Prepping and cutting fusible appliques with the ScanNCut2 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
