What are these bobbins used in or for
#11
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I actually bought thread once that was wound on a plastic bobbin/spool about that size. It was a small spool of button twist thread (used for hand sewing mostly). I suspect that those probably really weren't used inside a bobbin casing but just a smaller spool used at one time.
#16
Originally Posted by HobbySue
I went to a yard sale this weekend and made a great haul, a small box full of sewing goodies. One of the baggies was full of pre-filled paper bobbins. Does anyone know what these are used for? There were also 12 cones of serger thread and new pkgs of Kenmore embroidery machine needles.
I use PW bobbins and like them very much, as some have said, they have *a lot* of thread on them and they last much longer than the bobbins i wind on my machine. I usually pull off one of the cardboard sides and it fits in my viking D1 very nicely. If you are nervous about doing that, just test to see that the thread is in good condition and then re-wind it on your own bobbins, or keep it for use in hand applique. You can also put it on your top spool holder and it should work fine.
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Originally Posted by HobbySue
Here is a pic of a jar of buttons I put a lamp kit on, it's my bathroom night light.
#18
On one side it says,"Star Bobbin Style L / American Thread Co". The other side has "US patent no. and 500 or 100".
Thank you for your advice Lisa, I never even thought about just rewinding onto my medal bobbins. But after I checked most of them break easily. I may just use them for a decorative lamp base.
Thank you for your advice Lisa, I never even thought about just rewinding onto my medal bobbins. But after I checked most of them break easily. I may just use them for a decorative lamp base.
#19
Yes, if the thread has "dry rot" (which is what I call it, it may not be the exact technical name by any means), then decorative jars, lamps, and shadow boxes are the way to go. I've seen them mixed very creatively with snippets of lace, and other vintage sewing tools and they are very nice. Even just a vintage jar full is nice!
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