Abstract: The winding of an internal payout package of flexible filamentary material by having a projection from the winding drum surface so that windings crossing the projection are deflected to one side or the other of the projection. The projection thus forms a radial opening in the package for internal payout of the material. Further, if the projection is tubular and is removed with the package from the drum, it assists in locating the package in position within a closure and the inner end of the package is then fed through the projection and out of the closure for payout purposes.