How to Build a Thread Holder
Keeping your thread in order can be messy. Often, strands of thread get caught in other things and can cause giant knots. To keep thread in line, an organized sewing room could use a thread holder. They're easy to make, and can be made with just about any material, including cardboard, wood or plastic. All you need is one larger piece of wood, a drill, some sandpaper and a small wooden dowel to make a single level thread holder.
Things You'll Need
- Sandpaper
- Thin wooden dowel (about 48 inches total), about 1/8 inch in circumference
- Saw
- Drill with 1/8 inch bits
- Spray paint
- Piece of wood about 10 inches wide, 10 inches long and two inches high
- Wood glue
- Marker
- Measuring tape
Instructions
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Measure your wooden dowel using your measuring tape into 16 3-inch pieces, and cut them using the saw. Sand the edges to make them smooth.
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Take the wooden block, and sand down the edges. Measure and mark a row of dots 2 inches away from each other, leaving an inch on each side of the board. Do this on the entire block until you have about 16 different dots, spaced 2 inches apart, on the board.
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Take the drill and the bit, and drill the holes you marked on your board. Only drill about 3/4 inch into the board.
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Drop a little bit of wood glue into each hole, and place the dowel pieces into the holes. Let it sit until it dries.
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Spray paint the whole board to add color. Let it dry for a few hours. Once it dries, it will be ready for your spools of thread.
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Tips & Warnings
If you don't have wood working tools around, you can also make one out of fabric. See the Resources below for a few ideas on how to make a thread holder out of fabric.
