Prism99

It may depend on your machine. On my machine (an older one), I control the speed of the bobbin winder with the foot pedal -- same as when sewing.

MargeD

Despite what we have all been told, sometimes you can use invisible thread in your bobbin. I took a class with Helen Weinman from Heartbeat Quilts in Hyannis, MA many years ago and she told us that she has used invisible thread in the bobbin. Of course, you would have to thread a bobbin with some of the invisible thread and see if you machine likes it or not, if you don't try, you won't know. I really hope this helps. I have a Jonome 4000 and it has worked fine for me.

MarleneC

I find on my Viking machines that I have to slow down the bobbin winder even with regular threads as they wind so fast and so tight it causes the bobbin to cling to the winding post and I've had to unwind several to get the bobbin off and to toss as it distorts them. I seldom use clear threads but may do so on applique on wall hangings.

DOTTYMO

When I used invisible thread I was lucky and don't have to adjust top tension. I use it as a zigzag on appliqué shapes before I embroider over. I. How do you use invisible thread in bobbin,? you could only do a straight stitch and white would end up on top. Puzzled.

M cubed

I learned the hard way that clear "invisible" thread does not play nicely in the bobbin. Having said that, I have no problems using it on top. The trick is to set the top tension to Zero or almost zero and to use a neutral in the bobbin. Also, set the spool of invisible thread upright and wind it off the spool that way, rather than let it come off the top of the spool. This keeps the thread from stretching too much before it goes through the rest of the threading process to the needle ( make sure you have a felt disk under the spool to prevent back spin). Good luck.