New Uses for Fabric glue refill cases

The glue is great but what about the refill cases! Let's find a new use :)

[@KP-mb9jx]

I find empty TicTac containers great for storing pins and needles. When travelling I’ve used my empty dental floss container useful for storing a bobbin of thread, hand sewing needles, pins and maybe some safety pins, plus the floss cutter is great for cutting the thread.

[@mgs783]

I’ve never used a glue pen so refilling it provided new insight❣️Another tip for permanent marker easily rubbed off plastic like those containers is to put a piece of clear transparent or packing tape over the writing once it dries. This keeps writing in place and legible. 👍

[@clombard7134]

I love your ideas! The refill cases are small and convenient to carry beads or drills for my Diamond Painting projects. I use a label maker to note what's inside. TFS Laura!

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Old sewing machine needles --- Gently drive them into drywall and use as "nails" to hang rulers and such. The small diameter of the needle leave a small hole that needs a minimal (if any) repair. Especially useful when renting. I wouldn't try to drive these "nails" into hard surface such as walls covered with paneling or knotty pine, for example.

[@lauriemartin5450]

we built a log home. my husband will mot let me put screws into the logs for all things I want to hang, so I use quilting pins. I use pliers to hold close to the top of pin and push into log. been working for many years, for items that hang all the time or decorations I want to put up, and we are both happy. lol

[@lesleygilbert1945]

You could use them as a temporary pill container to use when travelling (with label)

[@mickyroman9315]

Wonderful way to recycle. Love it.

[@fredawade9115]

I am not acquainted with glue stick refill canisters, but I store old dull sewing machine needles and bent straight pins in an empty pill bottle with a tight fitting lid for appropriate disposal.

[@AdiarraS]

This is a fantastic idea! Thank you for sharing!!

[@maplelassuk]

Fabulous! I lost instructions for my refill and squashed it to useless😩😢, so thanks for the instructions AND the empty refill tip!! I love your sewing notion tips😁

[@chlexiel.1022]

Great use of a throw away item. You have gorgeous hair by the way 😊

[@proudasiangirl576]

Really great tip. Thank you!

[@dijones2441]

😱😱 I didn’t know you could refill glue pens ....thank you 😘

[@redcapelearning1332]

Awesome work!

[@doreensherk287]

I did not know you could get a refill for glue sticks. Thanks for the info.

[@wendyhutchins945]

Another great idea! Also, I really like the quilt on the wall behind you. :)

[@leglier59]

Great tips! I'll add my thanks for the explanation on how to switch out the glue stick refill!

[@suzisaintjames]

You are looking slim and trim today! Great hint! (Especially: taking the broken needles to the pharmacy or doctor's office to add to their sharps box, my film container is getting full-ish). Sending lots of love 💝from sunny ☀Arizona 🌵

[@emiishino5422]

What a smart idea! Thanks.

[@zoeemiko8149]

I use empty chap stick containers for the same purpose. Just soak them in hot soapy water for a few minutes to make sure they're clean inside. I have a ball of cheap Polymer clay ( dollar store variety ) I stick all old needles into the unbaked clay ball then when it's full I bake it in a low oven and toss in the trash. A ball lasts me about a year. Make sure it's Polymer clay.

[@jennyreynolds30]

Many thanks, I also use them for carrying pills when I go away for a few days

[@elizabethcollins8817]

Genius!!! Thank you

[@veracampbell9583]

Such a good idea Laura.

[@blondelightning6200]

Thank you!

[@pjinlaca5489]

A GREAT tip!

[@lauriemartin5450]

I will have to check out those glue sticks. I've only used the old basic glue sticks. love the refill container idea too. you must use alot of glue to have all those containers lol. or friends give them to you. lol. thanks for idea and info.

[@capablemaria]

Never thought to take to pharmacy, had wrapped Upwell in past, but will do this now

[@albagonzalez8726]

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[@Jane_Ricciardi]

GENIUS!!!

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Really like your idea thank you!! Liz x

[@marianrooth9514]

Thanks Laura.

[@denisemcintosh7568]

Great uses for these!!!

[@katrahe8740]

Clever!

[@Coldfusion1205]

Great idea. Thank you

[@grandmav]

Awesome idea!

[@belindasmith8790]

Great idea!

[@gerrygasson8114]

I would leave the needles in the case that’s made for them ? Safer

[@judydaniels2071]

What a great idea.

[@heidicook2395]

Thank you so much for this tip Laura. Where do you get your glue sticks and refills from?

[@lorikalmeyer3501]

Heidi Cook your local quilt shop should have them. Then there’s also Amazon to try.

[@heidicook2395]

@@lorikalmeyer3501 it will need to be Amazon I don't have a local quilt shop. I'm not even sure there's one within an hour's drive. Thank you though for the ideas sorry I spelled your name wrong.

[@SierraSadie1]

COOL!

[@annico2853]

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[@ssumner9757]

Great top...as ALWAYs!

[@keelyandhercrazywheatenter573]

I’ve always just thrown my dull needles and pins in the trash or I must admit suck them up in the vacuum. Am I breaking any laws? After giving it some thought it is rather irresponsible. Thanks for the tip and bringing safer needle & pin disposal to mind.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

There's a risk of someone pickup up / processing trash to get hurt. I keep and empty shaker top spice bottle to dispose of pins. Flip up the top, drop the pins in the holes. Periodically discard. Use a larger plastic jar or butter tub to discard sharps, including rotary cutter blades. BTW, after they become dull from fabric cutting, they can still have a second life for paper cutting. Then, when they are too dull for paper, dispose of them.

[@denisemcintosh7568]

I wouldn't do that. Too easy for anyone processing trash to get stuck. I put mine inside metal cans my husband takes to the scrap yard. I have him crush the can so that nothing escapes.

[@lorrainecrance5056]

I used to work in a hospital years ago, where X-rays were viewed all the time of feet and heels. People would complain of pain and when the X-ray would reveal a needle they wondered how did that get there? With numbing of feet, old age, etc, we don't feel a lot of things that enter our feet, so it takes a lil ounce of prevention to not have to find something in your X-rays. Always better to safely put a needle or pin away then to accidentally step on one that is hiding in your carpet.

[@leglier59]

I use a large clear vitamin bottle. That will hold the largest rotary blades as well as old machine needles and any other pins and needles that are bent during the sewing process. When it gets half way plus full I tape it closed with duct tape across the top and bring it to a pharmacy or doctors office.

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw4886]

@@oldtimerlee8820 I re-use the multi pack original containers, labeling it "Paper".

[@cfleyfel855]

Do you take the old rotary blades to the pharmacy too?

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw4886]

I place them in round, lidded plastic gum containers, labeled: SHARPS; that's the medical term for used needles! Checked with my local refuse company & can tape the containers closed for disposal in regular trash.

[@cfleyfel855]

@@nancy-katharynmcgraw4886 Thank you, I shall ask the local authority too.

[@SewVeryEasy]

yes

[@fumble3]

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[@SewVeryEasy]

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[@connieolson8497]

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[@BeatlesFanSonia]

Pharmacy?

[@SewVeryEasy]

Chemist shop

[@Ronibearable]

I don't use these so I don't know the diameter, but it looks to be like they would be good "posts" for the large spools of thread. Get a box, hot glue those down to make a "post", then put the spool of thread on it. Keeps the thread upright in the storage box. They also seem like they would make good sewing kits. Cut a small piece of card stock strip, and wrap thread around it... maybe black and white, and add a sewing needle to make great little gifts for friends and neighbors. Great in a glove box, computer bag etc.

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw4886]

Maybe could glue a shortened chop stick inside for the bobbin with matching thread, to stick out above the spool!

[@SewVeryEasy]

good idea :)

[@jennielynnschlageter6586]

Great idea!