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How to make a thread rack sharing my experience of make a thread rack
CozyCotton Beginner AUSTRALIA Member since 11/1/12 Posts: 11	Login to reply to this post 5 members like this. Date: 11/7/12 10:27 AM I know you can by thread racks from the shops or online. But I have difficulty looking for one in Australia. So I decided to make on myself. After doing some research and one day of hard work, I finanlly complete the project. This is my first DIY project, so it took me long time and a few trips to the hardware store. But I learnt a lot and plan to make a ribbon and lace rack after seeing some pictures on the other thread on My Sewing Space. It turns to be exactly what I want: For steps to make one, Click Here For materials I bought, Click here -- Edited on 11/7/12 10:32 AM -- Sewing paces -- Edited on 11/7/12 8:53 PM -- ------ http://cozycotton.blogspot.com.au Love my Bernina 440
kkkkaty   Intermediate UT USA Member since 12/7/05 Posts: 2228	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/7/12 10:47 AM Excellent, I am impressed! ------ Viking Lily 545 Viking Ruby Bernina Activa 210 Brother 1034d
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 4986	Login to reply to this post 2 members like this. Date: 11/7/12 5:39 PM You did a great job. Now to keep the exposed thread free of dust. Dust can happen no matter how clean, animal free or tightly constructed the home. I gave up on racks and keep my threads in drawers. Many, many drawers according to the need; sewing, machine embroidery or serging.
CozyCotton Beginner AUSTRALIA Member since 11/1/12 Posts: 11	Login to reply to this post In reply to PattiAnnJ << Like this post Date: 11/7/12 6:29 PM Thanks for pointing this out. I didn't think of the dust. I need to figure out a way to keep them free of dust. ------ http://cozycotton.blogspot.com.au Love my Bernina 440
skae   Advanced MN USA Member since 4/23/07 Posts: 2746	Login to reply to this post In reply to CozyCotton << Like this post Date: 11/7/12 6:39 PM For one like you made. I seen some retail for about 100.00 Even the one's that are from the fabric store are sell for 35.00 up to 75.00 They are not of quality materials. I like your I just might have to make me one. ------ Galatians 5:22-23 The Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. There is no law against such things as these
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6990	Login to reply to this post In reply to CozyCotton << Like this post Date: 11/7/12 8:42 PM Sew up a nice square of fabric that will fit over the top of this rack, which is great by the way. You know, like those "curtains" when people hide things behind. Some pretty fabric, stapled to the back of the top edge, draping down the front, a few drapery weights in the bottom to hold it in place, and there you go! ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
a7yrstitch   Intermediate TX USA Member since 4/1/08 Posts: 4390	Login to reply to this post In reply to CozyCotton << Like this post Date: 11/7/12 10:09 PM Better than the best I've seen with your spacing for different sizes. I'm finding more and more that I have to see what I have even if it means putting a cover on things at the end of the day. ------ I have no idea what Apple thought I was saying so be a Peach and credit anything bizarre to auto correct.
justgail Intermediate IA USA Member since 1/19/06 Posts: 514	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/8/12 2:17 PM Nice thread rack! I'm curious why you didn't fill out the rest of the bottom rows with posts.
CozyCotton Beginner AUSTRALIA Member since 11/1/12 Posts: 11	Login to reply to this post In reply to justgail << 2 members like this. Date: 11/8/12 11:19 PM A couple reasons: 1. I didn't have enough dowels. 2. I have a bobbin case that can store most of the bobbins. 3. I left the space for hooks in case to hang other things. I should remind everyone that I later found the 1/4inch dowel is slightly too big for bobbins. ------ http://cozycotton.blogspot.com.au Love my Bernina 440
Shellia Intermediate CANADA Member since 1/10/05 Posts: 151	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/9/12 8:05 AM I made a rack like this, with the dowels about 10 inches long, plywood 12x12 inches, and I stack up the similar colors on one dowel. Keep it in a cubby so it does not get dusty. Keep my serger thread in bins, and a second thread rack like the first for specialty threads. Painting or staining the wood is makes a nice look too. ------ No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich.

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