Originally Posted by
Candace
I've never felt the need for them. They're supposed to help with stitch quality and preventing birds nests. But, I know my machines and make them perform for me fine...but the noise issue is sure worth the try. Some machines are just noisier than others.
Yes they are. The bobbin case in this machine is not the original. When I took it out of it's case a year ago there was no bobbin case in it. I suspect my mom snagged it for the cabinet machine she bought when she quit using the HOTHER. I've tried several cases and they all fit about the same. I am using the one that sews the best. The tension is good, I get no birds nests so it's only the noise that's a bother. And only when I push the machine fast. I'm thinking of making one of those washers myself for an experiment. Then if it works I "might" spend some $$ on a real Teflon one.
Joe