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Thread Stand for Sewing Machines

Thread Stand for Sewing Machines
After making two Lightbulb Aquariums, mom asked me to make her a thread stand, so here it is! This is my first Instructable, so please tell me what you think.
 
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Step 1Gather materials and tools

Gather materials and tools
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Materials
Wood (scrap from previouse project, about 4" square)
Wire clothes hanger
Bamboo skewer
Wood glue
Tools
Hammer
Pliers
Needle nose pliers
Measuring tape
Hacksaw
Sandpaper
Staple gun
Drill
Saw
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15 comments
Dec 10, 2010. 9:29 AMgogokira says:
Awesome! I knew there was a way of making these rather than spending money on them!
Sep 17, 2009. 12:25 PMeightbit says:
Why not just drill a hole to stick the hanger in? Why bend and staple it?
Jun 29, 2009. 9:06 PMabethepunk says:
Thanks for the instructable, I think I will be making this! Off topic, but I believe that I have that same sewing machine, only it is branded Morse.
May 30, 2009. 1:44 PMquilter1012 says:
thank you! I have one of those, a class 15 clone am I right? It is a wonderful machine!
May 13, 2009. 9:51 AMsilverfox13 says:
This is a great idea, very useful. Your instructions are clear and seem easy to do. I am going to try this. Thanks for sharing.
Feb 16, 2009. 4:20 PMOgredude says:
Setting up to sew a bunch of stuff to sell at an anime convention, was getting pretty ticked about how quick we go through spools, and I found a big cone of thread in the shop, but no way of getting it to work on our machines. So I googled. And here I hit. And it works PERFECTLY! Excellent Instructable!
Feb 29, 2008. 11:58 AMDalya says:
That sewing machine is such a beauty. Metal <3. Wonderful idea. So useful :D
May 9, 2008. 10:12 AMDalya says:
Wow Haha :D That thing must weight a ton!!
Aug 30, 2007. 2:34 PMBDMama says:
Thanks Dear. It works great!
Jul 16, 2007. 8:13 PMjessiep says:
If you'd like your project to be included in the Sew Useful Contest, be sure to add a link to your thread stand's Etsy page.
Jul 12, 2007. 7:06 PMAunty Y says:
Hey, Nephew! Way to go! I bet it makes life a little easier for Mom! Aunty Y

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Author:musicalbee2003
Born in Boston, love to read and bike. Not a seamster, but can and will sew if I have to. Would like to get into BEAM robotics, just can't seem to find the parts. Love animals, especially unusual o...
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