Bobbin Basics
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Bobbin Basics
You'd think I'd know this by now, but I've had a few different answers to this question, so here goes.
I have a few bobbins that are about 1/3 full right now. Do you ever wind new thread over the one already there or use it as is until its finished? Thanks for the input.
I have a few bobbins that are about 1/3 full right now. Do you ever wind new thread over the one already there or use it as is until its finished? Thanks for the input.
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Don't know if modern computerized machines are more finicky, but in prehistoric times, when I was growing up, we only had like 3 bobbins. We always were winding on top of existing thread and it worked just fine. Also, we had 1 needle size & type and only changed it if it broke. You can always just put it on the thread spindle & use it for the top thread for piecing if you want to run it out.
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I use those partial bobbins when I make scrap quilts. I find that the color doesn't matter since it is all scrappy anyway. I also use those partial spools the same way. Bobbin and top thread totally different.
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When I was growing up, we would wind thread on a bobbin if we needed a new color and all was fine. I don't sew clothes anymore, and unless I am actually quilting where the thread will show, I just use it up.
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