Even though a very small equipment, bobbins serve one of the most important roles in sewing machines. Bobbins can bring about various questions within one’s mind regarding their usage and details; some of the most common doubts and queries stated below.

Do all machines use the same bobbin?

Every machine requires different kinds of bobbins. Although the general type of bobbins available in the market are the same, you must check your owner’s manual to know the exact kind of bobbin that suits your machine; or you could even step into your local sewing machine store for advice. If you are in luck, any kind of bobbin would work great with your machine, but generally, a wrong bobbin can really mess things up.

Can metal and plastic bobbins be used interchangeably?

You must never swap metal and plastic bobbins, even if they are of the same size, at any cost! Different machines have different settings for tension settings; and each have a precise measurement. Changing a lighter plastic bobbin with a heavier metal bobbin, or vice versa, will change the tension, and make a mess.

How tightly should one wind a bobbin?

Both loose and extremely tightly wound bobbins can create problems. Loose wound bobbins won’t perform the sewing functionality. On the other hand, too tight a bobbin can make the bobbin bulge (in case of a plastic bobbin), or the thread to stretch (in case of a metal bobbin). So, you may either have a compressed and distorted plastic bobbin, or increased bobbin tension and metal bobbin jumps.

How many bobbins should one have?

A sewing machine, in general, comes with 3-5 bobbins in its box. This is just enough for a new beginning or when you are just learning to sew, but eventually you will realize that more the bobbins, better it is. A survey about the average number of bobbins one would require revealed a good 20-30 bobbins for every machine! Yes, it is always good to have more bobbins so that you don’t have to worry about changing your thread every time. So, whenever you visit a sewing machine store, buy a pack of bobbins on every visit.

What is the worst situation in the case of bobbins?

Just because a bobbin fits in the bobbin case, does not mean that it is the correct bobbin. You need to know the right kind of and material of bobbin to be used with your machine. With a variety of bobbin types mixed together in your sewing machine box, even your sewing machine mechanic may wince. So, you need to go through the manual or ask an expert as to which bobbin is the right one for your machine.

Now that you have cleared your doubts about bobbins, you are in a better position to understand which bobbins you require. If you are looking for nylon flange bobbins, wooden bobbins, phenolic flange bobbins, plastic bobbins, yarn tail bobbins, aluminum bobbins, perforate bobbins, braided machine bobbins, and such other types of bobbins, you must get in touch with Trim Engineering Services, the most renowned bobbin manufacturers in India.