Sewing Machine Bobbin Position

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04-09-2011, 03:06 PM

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darlin121

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I guess it just depends on wether you are piecing or quilting.

04-09-2011, 03:11 PM

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sandilee

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I borrowed my sisters front load and didn't like it. So, when I purchased a machine I made sure it was a top loader.

Its more convienent checking to see if your bobbin is low on thread. Front loader you have to take it out to check instead of just peeking thru the top.

04-09-2011, 07:57 PM

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hevemi

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Originally Posted by BKrenning

It is much, much easier to clean the front load bobbin area than the drop ins. You have to take the stitch plate off the drop ins and some days my fingers just don't want to turn that tiny stubby screwdriver to get the plate off.

It is much easier however, to change drop ins.

My machines are front loaders. I hate the tiny screw drivers. I use a 5 cent (Euro size) coin, about the size of a copper penny. Much easier than trying to wiggle the screw driver into akward positions.

04-09-2011, 10:21 PM

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dunster

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bmanmommy

Does anyone have any tips as to whether a drop in or front load bobbin is better? I had a dealer try to tell me yesterday that a drop in was extremely superior to a front load...but couldn't give me reasons why.

Thanks

I think the dealer just wanted to sell a machine.

I prefer the front load, for the reason already given - easier to change when you're in the middle of a quilt. But I have used machines with drop-in and never had to use a screw driver to take it out, so I don't understand those comments. Perhaps other machines require a tool to remove the cover???

04-09-2011, 11:00 PM

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d.rickman

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Originally Posted by dunster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bmanmommy

I think they were talking about the "throat plate" under the needle, or it could be different than our machines.

I also prefer the front loading bobbin, as I found the drop in bobbin, if thread not wrapped on properly will come off just about the time I'm just getting going, but that is a problem with the Operator "Me"! not the machine.