Today, I decided to share bobbin thread hacks for beginners. Because there was a time in my life when I was new to sewing experience, and I remember my frustration when my sewing machine would not listen to me and constantly messed up my sewing projects. This is when I became best friends with my beloved seam ripper!
These are no secret sewing machine bobbin thread hacks but if someone is new to sewing this methods can in fact seams to be secretive.
So, what are the tips for how to thread bobbin for sewing machine?
Lets start with basic bobbin thread hacks for beginners
First step. What is a bobbin case? Bobbin case is a housing for the bobbin. It is essential for creating functional stitches. Mostly front-loading sewing machines require metal bobbin case that come with build in tension discs. And some sewing machines come with build in drop in bobbin case next to the needle plate. Bobbins can be plastic or metal but that is specified by sewing machine manufacturers.
In my opinion, front-loading bobbin sewing machines require more patience to properly insert the bobbin case into the sewing machine. Good luck! Keep in mind that practice makes things easier. Disadvantage is not be able to see how much thread is left. I often ended up sewing my project with empty bobbin, until I notice at the end of the stitch.
Again, in my opinion, the drop in plastic bobbins or top loading machine cases are easier to load. And a big benefit is that if the bobbin cover is translucent, you can see how much thread is left in the bobbin while sewing.
Ok. So, I have a spool of thread, my sewing project and a sewing machine. What’s next? I need the upper thread color matching bobbin.
First, I am placing the thread spool on top of the machine, in place where the top thread is supposed be placed, that is the spool pin.
Next I am useing the thread guide to properly thread the sewing machine for bobbin winding.
And once I am finished , first thing what I do is inserting the bobbin spool, that is properly loaded with thread, into the bobbin case. By manually turning the hand wheel I bring the lower bobbin thread up. And I am ready for sewing.
Happy sewing!