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Heat, sunlight, humidity, and dust can weaken thread over time. Weak thread = breakage, lint buildup, and unnecessary sewing drama.

If your thread feels brittle… snaps easily… or keeps shedding fuzz into your machine, it might not be your tension.

It might be how you’re storing it.

Store thread in drawers, bins, or cabinets. Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. And if it’s been sitting out collecting dust? Your machine knows.

Protect your thread, and your thread will protect your stitches.

Save this for later and tell me — where do you store your thread right now?

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3 days ago | [YT] | 3

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I need your help! This is my newest project. I have 5 different fabrics cut into 2.5” strips. What pattern should I make with them? Tell me below in the comments or share a photo. 🩷

4 days ago | [YT] | 8

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Day 9: Thread Academy
Sewing isn’t a fashion show for your bobbin.
View the video under SHORTS on my channel.

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Metallic Thread (aka The Drama Queen of the Thread World)
You can view the video under my Shorts section on my channel😊

1 week ago | [YT] | 4

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Day 7 of Thread Academy with Professor Spoolina 🎓🧵 and today we’re talking about thread quality — because yes, it absolutely matters.

High-quality thread is made with longer, stronger fibers. That means:
✨ Less lint in your machine
✨ Fewer thread breaks
✨ Smoother stitches
✨ More consistent tension

Cheap thread?
Short fibers. More fuzz. More drama. More re-threading.

And listen… if you’re stopping every five minutes to fix breakage, you’re not saving money — you’re losing time.

Before you adjust your tension.
Before you blame your machine.
Before you question your life choices mid-project…

Check your thread.

Professor Spoolina approves smooth, strong, machine-friendly thread only. 💅

Save this for later and tell me — has your thread ever betrayed you in the middle of a seam?

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1 week ago (edited) | [YT] | 6

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Day 6 of Thread Academy 🎓🧵
Today we’re talking about something that doesn’t get enough attention… bobbin thread 👀

Most people focus on the top thread, but your bobbin thread plays just as big of a role in stitch quality. If your stitches look uneven, loopy, or messy underneath, the bobbin is usually the culprit.

In today’s lesson, we’re breaking down:
✔️ Does bobbin thread need to match your top thread?
✔️ When to use pre-wound bobbins vs. winding your own
✔️ Why lighter-weight bobbin thread can improve stitch balance
✔️ Common bobbin mistakes that cause tension issues

Your stitches are only as good as what’s happening on BOTH sides of the fabric. Once you understand bobbin thread, your sewing will instantly look more polished and professional.

👉 Save this post so you can troubleshoot later
👉 Follow along so you don’t miss Day 7
👉 Tell me in the comments — do you use pre-wound bobbins or wind your own?

Class is in session 💕🪡

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1 week ago | [YT] | 4

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Day 5 of Thread Academy 🎓🧵

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1 week ago | [YT] | 7

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Cleaning 🧹 the house today. Lit this candle 🕯️ and it smells so good!🩷 Thank you livingthefragrancelife for my beautiful candle! ♥️
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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

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New pattern organization blog post and video. 😊 Feel free to contact me with any questions or other suggestions.

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