Wrong bobbin?
#1
I started a quilting project (currently a UFO) right when I got my new sewing machine and I don't recall if I used my old machine or my new machine on the project. After pulling out the project, I see that I have a full bobbin left. A comparison of machine bobbins looks the same but I know one is for a Kenmore and the other for a Brother.
If I accidently use the bobbin for the old machine in my new machine, what will happen?
If I accidently use the bobbin for the old machine in my new machine, what will happen?
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some bobbins are interchangeable some are not- you can put it in the machine and carefully lower your needle and see if it hits the bobbin or not- if not then stitch a test piece. we have a box of bobbins that work in 4 different brand machines interchangably- and then i have my viking that only accepts a viking bobbin- period...
doesn't hurt to try as long as you do it carefully.
doesn't hurt to try as long as you do it carefully.
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ditto to the above ... not all are the same.
And you will find some that look alike ... and there is an ever-so-slight difference between the two.
Rather than having a problem, why don't you transfer the thread from that bobbin onto one you know is the right one for your machine. I'd sooner do that.... than to create a problem by not doing so.
And you will find some that look alike ... and there is an ever-so-slight difference between the two.
Rather than having a problem, why don't you transfer the thread from that bobbin onto one you know is the right one for your machine. I'd sooner do that.... than to create a problem by not doing so.
#9
I have a Singer, a Brother and my new Janome. All three take different bobbins. The Singer looks different than the other two, but the Brother and Janome look alike. I haven't tried to see if they will work. I am afraid I'd ruin my machines.
#10
Originally Posted by amma
My machines can't all take the same bobbins.
I have ended up with awful stitches when I have switched them. :D:D:D
I have ended up with awful stitches when I have switched them. :D:D:D
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