I was wondering, (what you think or would it be too messy) if you cut the tubing into about 5mm or one quarter of an inch across, still with the slit in the tubing and just slip it onto the bobbin. This way you would still be able to use your bobbin cases and still keep the bobbins from releasing the thread all over the place. Lyn
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211079That is how I do my bobbin tubing Lyn.
hugs, Meganne
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by mi30kaja
13 Apr 2011
I have just been back and found your photo. Can't understand how I missed it before. Thanks. Lyn
122864Have seen clips to put on around the bobbin specially made. I use pony tail tiny elastic bands to keep mine from unraveling. I get them at the dollar store here in the US about 200 count for $1.00. Giving you the link I posted my bobbin case and if you zoom your screen about 200% bigger you can see the elastic bands on some of them.
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by mi30kaja
13 Apr 2011
Wouldn't the rubber bands mark the thread, especially if you don't use it for a while and the band starts to perish? Lyn
by meganne
13 Apr 2011
not the soft hair bands made from a sort of plastic, but they're too fiddly for my fingers now
by capoodle
13 Apr 2011
They are not that tight just enough to keep from unraveling. Haven't noticed any dents or discoloration. They do come in multi-colors or all black. The black ones may be thicker and you could color coordinate. Would not use on silk thread.
89895Hi Lyn - well, that's what I thought Meganne's photos showed. The tubing cut into widths wide enough to slip onto the bobbin inside the bobbin walls.
I looked at some tubing this morning but it was so hard that I couldn't squash it at all and I decided my fingers wouldn't cope with that. I still have to look elsewhere - when DHDon isn't with me!
I'd still like to find some really soft tubing and try it out.
AlmaG.
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by meganne
13 Apr 2011
Bunnings is where I bought my tubing, by the roll as it was cheaper than buying lengths, i use my large Friskars spring loaded scissors to cut it. DH tried cutting with a Stanley knife but made a big crooked mess of it. LOL!!!
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85867Sounds like you solved/answered your own question. Great idea!
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by meganne
13 Apr 2011
nope! easy as pie. cut a whole heap of them, then slit them across diagonally so each side has a point to grab onto and slip them over your bobbin thread. Not as effective on really full bobbins but you can still slide it around so the thread tail is not in the open section of the piece of tube.
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