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#52
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my first electronic machine, a Kenmore, used my old metal bobbins from my mechanical machine but I couldn't see when it got low so switched to plastic. I recently got a Baby Lock and found it needed certain, flat sided plastic bobbins and can't use my other plastic ones. But, the flat-sided plastic bobbins work in my Kenmore. So I think its a matter of experimentation, ask a maintenance tech or use what's recommended for your machine.
#53
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I use the one they tell you to use for the machine they are plastic for all my machines. However even if I put the wrong plastic one i the machine it slips and slides around in the shuttle area. Sue
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Originally Posted by ging10ging
I use the one they tell you to use for the machine they are plastic for all my machines. However even if I put the wrong plastic one i the machine it slips and slides around in the shuttle area. Sue
#55
In my old reliable Kenmore, I used metal bobbins inserted into a removable case. There was no top or bottom to the bobbin. In my new friend a H/V, it takes a specific bobbin that are extremely expensive. Thought I was going to choke when I went to the store where I bought the machine at and saw they were selling them in a package of 10 for $15.00. I have since found them online in packages of 30 for $10.00. The one thing that was important to get used to is the bobbin will only fit on the winder with the "H" logo facing up. Since this is a drop in type, it can only be inserted with the "H" up. (Yes, I tried to put it in upside down on purpose, and it don't work)
#57
Originally Posted by BrendaK
Most of you seem to have what seems to me to be fancy machines. When I can afford it I also will have another machine. I have an inexpensive Simplicy machine that has served me well, for quite a while. The manuel doesn't say anything about what kind of bobbin to use. The bobbin case is metal and the bobbins I use are plastic. I also have gotten plastic bobbins that I thought were the same but they were not. My metal bobbins are too big for the machine. When I have read the bobbin bubble packs I have yet to read one that said you could use it on a Simplicy machine. But my Shirley Baby works for me and I can't ask for anything more.
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Originally Posted by k9dancer
Originally Posted by BrendaK
Most of you seem to have what seems to me to be fancy machines. When I can afford it I also will have another machine. I have an inexpensive Simplicy machine that has served me well, for quite a while. The manuel doesn't say anything about what kind of bobbin to use. The bobbin case is metal and the bobbins I use are plastic. I also have gotten plastic bobbins that I thought were the same but they were not. My metal bobbins are too big for the machine. When I have read the bobbin bubble packs I have yet to read one that said you could use it on a Simplicy machine. But my Shirley Baby works for me and I can't ask for anything more.
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I just got a new Brother sewing machine - XR 7700. Much cheaper than my Pfaff sewing machine that went kapoop on me & it's not worth repairing. Manual for the Brother machine says to use SA156 bobbins [hard to find locally & expensive too]. It has to be 11.5mm or 7/16" in height. Wal-Mart sells bobbins but does not state which Brother machines- 'it fits most Brother'. Can the Singer Class 15 bobbins work? Dritz Class 15 bobbins do not fit proper, a little short & it wobbles in the bobbin slot of the machine.
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