Thread: Husqvarna bobbins

I have a question regarding Husqvarna bobbins - the ones for a Ruby - are you restricted to using their name brand ones or is there a generic version that will fit? I know my Janome and my Elna use regular class 15s but the Husqvarna and Pfaff machines have a type embossed with their name and can only be put in one way. This apparently prevents one from inserting the bobbin incorrectly.
Thoughts???
TIA

I tried using a generic bobbin on my Viking designer 1 and had nothing but trouble. Went back the the Husqvarna branded ones and no more issues.

Originally Posted by mgause

I tried using a generic bobbin on my Viking designer 1 and had nothing but trouble. Went back the the Husqvarna branded ones and no more issues.

Never used generic...always buy the brand name........not worth the risk of causing major ($) damage....

I always use the green plastic ones like those that came with my Ruby.

I only use the green Husqvarna bobbins if I am winding my own bobbins but I also use prewound plastic bobbins that work just fine.

My Viking rep at Joann's warns against using other bobbins. I think the Vikings are larger than standard bobbins and are designed to fit in the bobbin case specifically on your machine. Others would be too loose in the case. My only problem with the bobbins are the color. In the bobbin box with the green and the other colored bobbin it is often difficult to see what color the thread actually is.

I've only used the green ones made for Viking. Have no issues. Got a few of them as part of the machine purchase. I also got a book full of coupons for needles/bobbins/etc. at the time of purchase from my dealer. Stocked up on those goodies while the coupons lasted. I have plenty of those bobbins now. The bobbin box I purchased from JoAnn's has the bobbins sitting on edge so it's easy to see what color thread is loaded.

I have used the prewound bobbins but my machine only likes the prewound bobbins with the plastic sides. I have a diamond.