FAO those of you who have access to a Lidl supermarket.
Every few weeks, our Lidl has "sewing sets". They are plastic boxes containing various threads etc. One of the variations has 32 reels of thread each with a matching prewound bobbin. They are very cheap! It is ordinary sewing thread, but I have used it successfully of FSL test stitches (including the pumpkin I've just uploaded in projects.) It is great to be able to pick up a reel of thread with a matching bobbin for small sewing jobs as well.
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I bought something like this ages ago and I use it for test out's that I then file. I have re-wound the bobbins onto ones for my machine by slipping the bought one on to a thin pencil and then used my fingers as extra tension. Perfect!
5218Thanks, I'll have a look at a Lidl overhere,I have bought cheap sewing thread but have not seen the box with matching bobbins.
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115775Fantastic idea Sue, but unfortunately the Husqvarne machines that I have need their own bobbins in it.
Bet it is real good value knowing Lidl
57801What a wonderful idea - something else to put on my shopping list for overseas next year. Thanks Sue.
255054That is what I need for sewing - but I would use up one of those spools on FSL in a second - Hehehe! I like the container.
211079Yes, I have some of these. I bought them in a little shop in Bournville. You know where Cadburys make the chocolate. Do you use the bobbins in your sewing machine and if so what make of machine do you have?. G
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by ethan
03 Oct 2011
My set has metal bobbins which I don't think it would be a good idea to put in my machine. G
by ssampsel
03 Oct 2011
if i were near cadburys, bobbins & threads would be the last thing i would be buying!!
7528So where are you Sue? I like this idea, and I started with dual duty all-purpose! worked fine! christine LLDS!
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173695Oooh thank you,will have a look at my local one in Norwich ;)
9483I took a look at their web site and they have reasonable prices. Looks similar to a grocery store here in the U.S. called "Aldi" and will look to see if they carry similar sewing items. Really like the neat container the threads come in.
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