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  • Where do you buy your bobbins? Only 4 of the 12 I got from Joanne's worked for me :(

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    Old 06-24-2019, 02:58 AM
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    I got mine on etsy.com - search for your brand of machine and bobbins
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    Old 06-24-2019, 03:25 AM
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    I always buy mine online. With several of these machines taking different bobbins online is the fastest and easiest way to shop. I can usually get what I need in a single order and save a great deal of foot work.
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    Old 06-28-2019, 04:43 PM
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    Originally Posted by sewythings
    I recently bought a 12 pack of class 15 bobbins from Joanne's and only 4 worked... Do I need special bobbins for older machines ?

    The 8 were too tight to fit on the bobbin spindle thingy , and 4 fit like a glove. Tried on both my machines that take class 15 bobbins.
    I recently read that if your bobbin case is metal then you should not use anything but metal bobbins and if plastic bobbin case then plastic...I now go by this rule. You can find the metal at Joann's if not I go thru Amazon or Singer.com
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    Old 06-28-2019, 04:45 PM
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    another thing I always buy Genuine Singer bobbins or whatever your machine is. This could be your issue and why only a few work..

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    Old 08-19-2019, 05:53 AM
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    Sew-Classic! One of my 1st go-to sites when I need a part for my older machines.
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    Old 08-19-2019, 10:14 AM
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    I have had the same problem with buying modern bobbins for my vintage machines... Even when being extra careful about the type and the material (metal v. plastic)
    Not having easy access to sew classic (postage across the seas is a deterrent) I resort to scouring the flea markets garage sales, charity shops for vintage bobbins. Lol
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