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Anybody sew on a two spool?
The idea of having a spool instead of a bobbin just fascinates me. I mean, its soooo logical!! So I want to hear about your experience of sewing on one, please.
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Never heard of this. I just read on the board about using 2 bobbins. I thought that was a great idea. Please show picture or explain.
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I’ve only seen pictures of them and the concept is awesome. With that being said, I wonder if the newer spools of thread would even fit them?
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Originally Posted by Tartan
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I’ve only seen pictures of them and the concept is awesome. With that being said, I wonder if the newer spools of thread would even fit them?
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do. |
I have always wondered why this didn't catch on. Sounds perfect to me. I have seen one but not in action.
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This vid shows how to wind an old spool as Janey described:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6goUFTk_i6I |
National 2 Spool Sewing Machine tutorial on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3uWgcHuYEs This was new to me. Thanks guys! :) |
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I sew on a Two Spool in a treadle, and love it. I was fascinated when I heard about them, and started looking for one I could afford. My first one, off Craigslist, is a beautiful machine, but lacks the all important spool "can", so doesn't sew. Fortunately I later found another one for sale, and brought it home.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]611312[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]611313[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]611314[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]611315[/ATTACH] I had a jar of old wooden spools of thread, and received some with the machine, and yes, it does have a "bobbin winder" that will wind thread onto a wooden spool, although you have to guide it by hand. I wound the one in the picture. I think the modern spools are too fat, although I keep thinking I will take a spool with me to the store sometime to compare. It makes a beautiful stitch, and sews as easily as any other treadle I have tried. I haven't yet figured out how to outfit it with a free motion foot for free motion, but finished a table runner on it this week. [ATTACH=CONFIG]611316[/ATTACH]Paper pieced on my 99k hand crank, and quilted and bound on the Two Spool. Like you, I wonder why this concept never caught on. Will be glad to answer any questions you might have. |
OMG that was so fascinating .... I loved it.
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Cath your machines are beautiful and I love your runner.
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