Are all sewing machine bobbin cases the same?

While they are technically interchangeable in most cases, it is recommended that you only use one or the other. The weight of the bobbin can affect your tension and the way the thread feeds. These are the most common bobbins, as they are used with removable and inset bobbin cases.

What is the bobbin cover called?

Slide Plate
The sewing machine slide plate covers the bobbin area while the machine is stitching. It can be removed or slid to the side whilst loading the bobbin into the machine.

Can a bobbin case go bad?

As long as you take good care of your bobbin case, it will perform well. However, eventually, it will cease to sew smoothly and will need to be replaced. Sometimes people think they only need to replace certain parts of the bobbin case, like the tension spring or the tension screw.

What does the bobbin case sit in?

How Do They Work? A bobbin case, when used with the correct bobbin, will hold the bobbin snugly in place, which will allow the machine to neatly unravel it. The bobbin case also adds tension to the bottom thread, much like the tension assembly for the top thread.

How do you fix a bobbin problem?

How to Fix Bobbin Thread Bunching and Other Threading Problems

Thread the Machine Properly. Re-thread the upper part of the sewing machine making sure the thread is passing through every single thread guide on its way to the needle.
Change the Needle.
Inspect the Bobbin.
Clean the Machine.

What is the bottom bobbin for?

In general, the bobbin is the thing that feeds the thread to stitch from the lower part of the machine. Its purpose is to hold the thread below the needle, and it is where the thread in which you stitch comes from.

Why is my bottom bobbin not catching?

First, your needle may be dull or damaged and needs to be replaced. You should also check that you are using the correct needle for the type of fabric you are sewing. If the needle is not inserted correctly, it will not be able to pull up the bobbin thread and will cause skipped stitches.

Do you need a bobbin case?

The top thread will go across the top of the bobbin case, which is why it is so important to use the correct bobbin. If the bobbin is too tall (see my previous post), the thread will catch and seize the machine. In machines with an automatic thread cutter, the bobbin case also helps keep threads in place to cut.

Are all sewing machine bobbin cases the same? While they are technically interchangeable in most cases, it is recommended that you only use one or the other. The weight of the bobbin can affect your tension and the way the thread feeds. These are the most common bobbins, as they are used with removable and…