I was having a terrible time with my bobbin winder last night. I watched a couple of videos and still no luck. I found your video this morning and put my thread through the tension discs as you recommended and problem solved! Thank you so much!
Liz, so many thanks for your excellent video! Solved not only our problems with the bobbin winder (coning and inconsistent sponginess), but also with the breaking/frazzling of upper thread near the needle. Your comments on risks of filling more than 80% were very clear and revealing. Being the inquisitive guy that I am, they lead me to find that 1) the flanges of the our generic aluminum "M"-style bobbins are inwardly thicker ... which slightly reduces the amount thread that gets spooled and 2) the black plastic housing of the Bobbin Stop Sensor was rubbing against the bobbin causing erratic/inconsistent bobbin speed and 3) the black plastic of the Bobbin Stop Sensor was rubbing against the outer diameter of the bobbin flange causing erratic/inconsistent bobbin speed. I removed the offending interference locations from the Bobbin Stop Sensor housing with files and a Dremel tool.
This is a great video, Liz. You were very thorough. I even appreciate your waiting for the bobbin to wind completely. However, while you mentioned a mushy bobbin, you did not actually explain what to do if it IS mushy. I am watching this today because I have discovered that my bobbins have - apparently - been winding very mushy for some time!! I really cannot believe that I have not had tension issues! I'm assuming I need to tighten the little knob on front, and that is what I will try. Thank you!
Hi Jodi - Many thanks for the positive comments. If you expand the comments /description for the video you'll see I cover how to rewind a mushy bobbin on a Facebook Live - the link is in the text. I hope this helps.
This was a great video explaining how this winder works. I got some good tips on using it. Was never shown how to use it when I bought the sewing machine!
Love this video! Lots of great information. Would you pleases show a video of how to rewind a bobbin that was wound incorrectly? When I rewind bobbins the tension is always off. Thanks
Great video. I was having tension issues, and winding the thread the around the disc tension worked great. I was having trouble with it slipping when I did it the other way. Thanks.
you probably dont give a shit but if you're bored like me atm you can watch pretty much all of the new movies and series on InstaFlixxer. Been watching with my gf during the lockdown =)
Thank you I had trouble wit 3 bobbins until I found you 😊
Perfect! That's what we're here for :-) Happy Quilting!
I was having a terrible time with my bobbin winder last night. I watched a couple of videos and still no luck. I found your video this morning and put my thread through the tension discs as you recommended and problem solved! Thank you so much!
Thank you for the feedback Lynn! It's great to know that you have your bobbinwinder sorted. It's the key to getting good tension.
Thanks Liz, I might be more confident with this now!
Great - result! It's such a great unit.
Liz, so many thanks for your excellent video! Solved not only our problems with the bobbin winder (coning and inconsistent sponginess), but also with the breaking/frazzling of upper thread near the needle.
Your comments on risks of filling more than 80% were very clear and revealing. Being the inquisitive guy that I am, they lead me to find that 1) the flanges of the our generic aluminum "M"-style bobbins are inwardly thicker ... which slightly reduces the amount thread that gets spooled and 2) the black plastic housing of the Bobbin Stop Sensor was rubbing against the bobbin causing erratic/inconsistent bobbin speed and 3) the black plastic of the Bobbin Stop Sensor was rubbing against the outer diameter of the bobbin flange causing erratic/inconsistent bobbin speed. I removed the offending interference locations from the Bobbin Stop Sensor housing with files and a Dremel tool.
It's great to know it was useful. I'm glad you were able to resolve the other issues too. Dremels are very useful!
Thanks Liz, having trouble with getting tension just right. Appreciate this video 😊
Avril - I hope that you're all sorted. Let us know if you need any more help. :-) Hope you're all OK other there x
After many hours and some tears, this worked. I cannot thank you enough
That's great to hear. Glad it has worked for you.
This is a great video, Liz. You were very thorough. I even appreciate your waiting for the bobbin to wind completely. However, while you mentioned a mushy bobbin, you did not actually explain what to do if it IS mushy. I am watching this today because I have discovered that my bobbins have - apparently - been winding very mushy for some time!! I really cannot believe that I have not had tension issues! I'm assuming I need to tighten the little knob on front, and that is what I will try. Thank you!
Hi Jodi - Many thanks for the positive comments. If you expand the comments /description for the video you'll see I cover how to rewind a mushy bobbin on a Facebook Live - the link is in the text. I hope this helps.
This was a great video explaining how this winder works. I got some good tips on using it. Was never shown how to use it when I bought the sewing machine!
That's really good to hear. We do Facebook Live videos on our page with tips too. You might want v to follow us on facebook
Love this video! Lots of great information. Would you pleases show a video of how to rewind a bobbin that was wound incorrectly? When I rewind bobbins the tension is always off. Thanks
Will do!
Great video. I was having tension issues, and winding the thread the around the disc tension worked great. I was having trouble with it slipping when I did it the other way. Thanks.
you probably dont give a shit but if you're bored like me atm you can watch pretty much all of the new movies and series on InstaFlixxer. Been watching with my gf during the lockdown =)
@Otis Braxton Definitely, have been watching on Instaflixxer for since december myself :)
Very clearly explained, Liz. Thank you.
Thank you Julie! We're glad you found it clear. It's so important to get the bobbin tension right and it's a lovely little unit!
This is a great video. I liked the detail and the extra images that really illuminated practical ways to keep it winding perfectly.
Thank you Tricia - that's good to know. A perfectly wound bobbin is so important!
@@PinholeQuilting My aim is still to purchase a Capri in a few months so I'm watching your videos so I'll be ready to fly.
@@TriciaLockhart perfect! I've been loving using it for some samples. It's very intuitive
When you hand wind those few turns on the bobbin and you put it on the spindle, does the thread wind from the top or from the bottom of the bobbin?
The thread winds clockwise on the bobbin, so coming from the right, the thread goes under the bottom of the bobbin first.
Thank you!
@@PinholeQuilting So helpful!
@@colacurciolaw7745 that's great to hear! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel. We're adding new content all the time :-)
do you also have a video with the new bobbin winder for the Moxie?
Hi Janice - it's on my list of videos to do - thank you for your comment 🙂
Do you have a video on how to wind a bobbin from another bobbin that the tension was wonky?
I covered it in this Facebook Live towards the end. I hope it helps.
ruclips.net/video/dhj84bb0EfI/видео.html
will the HQ bobbin winder support an L size bobbin?
Hi Susan - no, it won't. The spindle is too large.
@@PinholeQuilting Thank-you so much for the quick reply! Quilters are awesome at helping each other!!