sewing without bobbin thread...
#12
Originally Posted by Rhaorth
I would have continued along unaware and happy as a lark, had I not noticed that the top thread looked loose heh
Glad to know I am not the only one that does it.
Glad to know I am not the only one that does it.
#16
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Many of the newer (and some older) models have a low-bobbin light or beep. I do notice that when the bobbin thread runs out the machine makes a different sound. By the way, I have machines that flash or beep, but I still run out, because I am not going to waste the yard or so that is still on the bobbin. haha
#18
Originally Posted by Rhaorth
I was speeding right along, doing the strips for the scrappy fence, and getting pretty comfortable with the 1/4" seams....
AND... why is it that the seams seem to be so much straighter when I run out of bobbin thread...
AND... why is it that the seams seem to be so much straighter when I run out of bobbin thread...
Yep been there and done that ...
I like to preload a few bobbins that way I can just empty, drop in and zoom right along. Getting up often is never a problem with me.
#19
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Originally Posted by Rhaorth
Have you ever continued sewing without bobbin thread... I mean... without realizing it ran out?
I was speeding right along, doing the strips for the scrappy fence, and getting pretty comfortable with the 1/4" seams.... when I noticed that... the top thread seemed to be coming loose from the fabric....
So stopped sewing, pulled out the strip and lo and behold, the bobbin was empty... ok... not so bad you say.. at least I noticed it...
Well, that was after sewing 4 sets of strips without a bobbin thread (8.5" strips... 4 of them... chain piecing, so not having to lift the presser foot, or cut threads... but you would think I would have noticed! LOL)
AND... why is it that the seams seem to be so much straighter when I run out of bobbin thread...
I like stopping to fill a bobbin, gives me a chance to stretch out my back... need a better chair.
Just thought I would share my... oh my gosh... moment
we need an alarm for when the bobbin is getting close to empty hehe
I was speeding right along, doing the strips for the scrappy fence, and getting pretty comfortable with the 1/4" seams.... when I noticed that... the top thread seemed to be coming loose from the fabric....
So stopped sewing, pulled out the strip and lo and behold, the bobbin was empty... ok... not so bad you say.. at least I noticed it...
Well, that was after sewing 4 sets of strips without a bobbin thread (8.5" strips... 4 of them... chain piecing, so not having to lift the presser foot, or cut threads... but you would think I would have noticed! LOL)
AND... why is it that the seams seem to be so much straighter when I run out of bobbin thread...
I like stopping to fill a bobbin, gives me a chance to stretch out my back... need a better chair.
Just thought I would share my... oh my gosh... moment
we need an alarm for when the bobbin is getting close to empty hehe
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