Bobbin Case & Bobbin Basics

[@bushcraft3602]

You should make more videos you have got a great ability to explain technique or troubleshooting. Colin

[@michellewelch6013]

Yes, please share more of your skill in teaching and video!

[@kathybarry2556]

Thanks for this, very informative. I totally agree about using the correct bobbin for the brand machine. I have a Janome, and quite often sewing shops sell generic plastic bobbins which look very similar but there are subtle differences and it does affect the stitch quality and the machine itself. So I only use the Janome "J" bobbin. When you were talking about the special bobbin cases for embroidery, which have a preset higher tension, just wanted to mention that there are also special bobbin cases for free motion quilting, which are set at a lower tension. Thanks again for your video, I find sewing machines absolutely fascinating. 😊

[@cyncyn747]

A good video. If you ever feel like expanding I’d love to see more bobbin cases paired with bobbins

[@PR-is2kq]

I’m from the U.K. I acquired a Bernina 930 record. A rare and wonderful machine but I did not know much about it. I had problems with the tension and bobbins etc… I discovered your channel when I was looking to solve a problem. Your videos are excellent and you explain things so clearly. I now understand where I’ve been going wrong and have now fixed those little problems. Many thanks for all your help. 👍 🇬🇧

[@stacyknighton557]

This was a very informative and thorough video. Thank you!

[@Mdustinestrada]

This is an excellent tutorial! Your information is concise and very well organized. I've been sewing for many years ,and I learned several new things. Thank-you!

[@cynthiaaiken2424]

That was a real education

[@michellewelch6013]

Your videos are clear and concise with great, straightforward instruction. Thank you! I would love to see a basic how to with what to watch for in removing the housing on a sewing machine. Somehow I let thread get caught up on my machines turn wheel and I am afraid to sew with it again until this is removed. However, the week before Easter (with all my sewing projects backed up) there is no way I am going to get the one repair guy in town to fix my machine.

[@irenestotelmyre2524]

i think you are referring to bird nesting; if need be release needle 1st to help release tension, then just cut threads on top or bottom, using tweezer, gently tugging on thread to clear or cut stuck thread. clean out bobbin case area!!! rethread top thread, use a new needle; watch where you needle depth should be. match your project with the right needle, make sure your using same thread weight for top, and bobbin thread. follow your manual's guide. and sometimes you only have to rethread top threading guide!!!

[@KrisH-bh9pq]

Learning a ton watching you. Ty

[@TerryInOttawa]

I've been impressed with the quality and content of your videos. I'd love to see an in-depth explanation of skipping stitches when sewing zigzag. I notice in my case, most skipped stitches have failed to pick up the thread on the right side of the zigzag, and I wonder why the skipped stitches only happen intermittently and not continuously. And I've been confused my the tension adjustments necessary to get nice zigzag stitches. What is the impact of different orientations of the hook, vertical vs horizontal, oscillating vs rotary, front load vs top load vs end load?

[@darlarousch6339]

Jack I have a 385 16 stitch Kenmore. I have been trying to get it up and running again with your help I have. Only when I started trying to sew a mask, I discovered my machine wouldn't do the reverse stitch. I have no idea what could be wrong do you? Please if you can't help me could you tell me where I could go to get some. Thank you, you've helped me a great deal so far. Thank you.

[@KK-wo7xp]

Would love to see a video on different type needles and how to matching thread, fabric and needle. I have a 1960s Kenmore and only one small type needle…often wondering if this could be contributing to some of my sewing problems? Also, what about universal needles? Thanks

[@dorilee313]

Hi I have a Neel’s Saddlery and harness sewing machine. What size bobbin does it use?

[@chucksharp2691]

I have a vintage sears Kenmore sewing machine. Model 84 I think it's from the 50's. Where can I find replacement bobbins? Thank you. Charles sharp

[@JackCreekRoad]

Any good sewing machine shop should have them in stock for you. Should use a class 15.

[@fairllypretta7384]

Are all drop-in plastic bobbin cases the same?

[@JackCreekRoad]

They are not

[@williamoneal4830]

what is the difference of a 15J bobbin and a 15 classic bobbin

[@JackCreekRoad]

The 15J is slightly curved

[@jopeh3110]

Couldn't manage to buy 15j bobbin for my Juki, can I use 15 classic bobbin instead?

[@celinedumoulin4485]

I need a bobine case for my 600e vintage singer. Where can I found one,desperately

[@alexkay3677]

My bobbin case has a hole to thread cotton through on the end of the spike but on the training video the instructor doesn't use it. Do you know what it's for?

[@JackCreekRoad]

It adds extra tension. So if you were going to do embroidery (if your machine is capable) you can run the thread through that eye.

[@barbaraferron7994]

Singer 4562 I think it's from 1995., drop in bobbin. plastic or metal bobbins? and can I substitute a class 15?

[@rb.867]

I’ve got a pfaff 234-6/01-BS it was missing the bobbin case and bobbin when I aquired the machine. Where do I find these parts? I’ve tryed and gotten the incorrect parts. The bobbin case and bobbin I got were both too large

[@leximoser3616]

I have an older singer - and it has the older singer apollo case/ I cleaned it recently and when I reinstalled the bobbin case the hook won’t catch the bobbin thread and I can’t figure out why?! Is this a common issue?

[@saranyanatarajan109]

Hi .. I have JA1400 BROTHER SEWING MACHINE for this can I use any plastic bobbin?

[@JackCreekRoad]

No. You should be using a plastic Class 15 bobbin for best results.

[@pollyanna8473]

Hi! This is 4yrs old so I'm not very hopeful of getting an answer but.... I have a few mechanical machines for homes sewing and crafting that I guess are considered vintage by now. Last year I decided to buy a new machine because I could but I wanted something decent for my limited budget. I have a couple of old bernina which are my favorites but I could not afford a modern one and anyway I definitely did not want a machine that wasn't all mechanical so I went with a bernette b05 academy which had everything I wanted and was in my budget. I'm basically happy with it but I seriously dislike the drop in bobbin. It's so fiddly and stupid and much more work to clean. If the big advantage is knowing when the thread runs out I prefer not to know. Anyway, I live far from any repair shop and have to order stuff online. I want to order another bobbin case to have in case I need it but I can't find anything compatible. If I order from the company I will pay a fortune in import fees and shipping. The machine manual does not specify what model the case is. I can't find any info online about what cases are compatible with this machine. I've found a couple compatible with some older bernette machines but don't know if they will fit this newer machine. I have tried to get a reference number off of Bernina /Bernette but they won't tell me and try to sell me their own which I can't afford. From videos I've seen I think the Bernette b05 and the singer heavy duty might actually be the same machine with few differences. Could the bobbin case be compatible? Does anyone know if there is another more common brand of machine with the same bobbin case?

[@Pendragon501]

My Singer came with class 15 plastic bobbins. Can I use class 15 metal bobbins?

[@JackCreekRoad]

You can, but there is often a magnet under the bobbin case that helps hold the case in and if you use a metal bobbin it may interfere with the bobbin threads feed.

[@Pendragon501]

@@JackCreekRoad Thanks, I'll check that