How to wind a bobbin

Why is my bobbin not winding evenly? Can I unwind a bobbin? What does a bobbin winder do? Bobbins – How To Wind Them.

After winding a bobbin ZJ shows what a correctly wound bobbin should look like as well as what a poorly wound bobbin can look like.

She also explains how the bobbin should feel and how a poorly wound bobbin can cause tension problems, bird’s nesting, thread breakage and poor stitch quality. Winding a bobbin is quick and easy when you follow the directions below. Always wind the bobbin before threading the machine and needle. Place spool of thread on spool pin. In this video, I show you how to wound a bobbin if you are using the type of sewing machine I use and your bobbin winder is not working correctly.

To wind the bobbin you’ll need the spool of threa one bobbin , and scissors. Use the instruction manual’s table of contents to quickly find the page(s) for winding the bobbin.

Insert one end of the thread into the small hole in the bobbin and hold this thread tail so it doesn’t slip back out when you start to wind the bobbin. Begin winding the thread into the bobbin. Use firm even tension to wrap the thread trying not to twist the thread. How to wind a bobbin can vary somewhat from machine model to machine model, so it’s best to consult your machine manual for the specifics regarding your machine.

However, there are some general tips to keep in mind before you begin to wind your bobbin. Improperly threading your bobbin can cause poor stitch quality and bobbin thread breakage. Winding thread onto your bobbins might seem quite straightforwar but in fact has some pitfalls for the unwary. In this article I want to show you how to wind your bobbins in the way that is kindest to your threads — in another article in this section I illustrate how to make the hitch which prevents the thread on the bobbin unwinding.

When winding bobbin for embroidery be sure to use the recommended bobbin thread for this machine. This helps you control the wind and lets the bobbin release the thread as it should. To get more details and tips on how to wind wooly thread onto a bobbin just continue to read our article. All top loading Janome sewing machines use the same clear plastic bobbins for proper stitching. Metal bobbins interfere with the magnetic hook system.

That is why it is not too important the size of your needle and why swapping the needle for a pencil works. I simply wedged a piece of thick yarn into the hole of the bobbin to make the bobbin fit snuggly on the needle. There is a mechanism, called the shuttle, which either rotates or oscillates, depending on your sewing machine model, bringing the top thread around the bobbin case and catching up the bottom thread from the bottom, so that they can be interwound.

The little round silver disc you see on top of your machine is ONLY for when you’re winding a bobbin –it is a tension disc that ensures your bobbin is wound nice and even. Basically though, you just place the bobbin in the bobbin holder and wind the thread around the loop in the bobbin holder. Winding bobbins – right handed This video demonstrates how to wind a bobbin if you are right handed. It also shows you how to make a double hitch to secure the thread to ensure that it doesn’t unwind while you are making lace.

Most White machines are similarly constructed and work much the same way. Pop the bobbin out of the chamber, wind it with the thread of your choice and replace it in the sewing machine. While holding the end of the threa gently press the foot controller to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin. Press down on the bobbin until it snaps into place.

Then stop the machine. Slide the bobbin winder in the direction of the arrow until it snaps into place. Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the spool pin.