Thread dyeing apparatus and method

摘要

The present invention comprises a thread dyeing apparatus and method for dyeing a thread. The apparatus comprises a support housing which stores and applies dye to thread moving through a thread opening in the housing. The housing is positioned between the thread source and the end use. In one preferred embodiment, the apparatus is used to dye thread during operation of a sewing machine. The support housing is positioned between the thread spool and the needle of the machine.