I would like to share another problem I have had. All my fault but now I know. When winding a bobbin I sometimes have a tail on the beginning of the reel. If I have not cut this back to the edge of the bobbin it can cause problems when I have used the thread down to almost the end. The machine sequels and starts puckering. I don't know if this is just my problem or others have had the same problem. Motto - Cut the tail at the beginning of the reel.

I found this out too by trial and error on my Innovis too Lynne :)

yes i cut mine always

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by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

I certainly will from now on, now that I know the problem.

Talking bobbins brings to mind the only negative thing I have to say about my HVDII is the bobbin winding.

The green Viking bobbins don't have a hole through which to thread the bobbin thread to get it started and the instructions from the manual don't work for me so I've learnt to hold the bobbin properly, wind the thread around it several times until it is firmly attached and then put it on the machine winder to finish the job.
After about 70 years of being spoilt with bobbins with thread holes it took me about four years to twig that I had to invent a sure-fire way to wind the bobbin without having the thread escape from the bobbin as it starts to wind .... that means that for the last nearly two years I can now wind the bobbin without needing any of my 'naughty words' to help me.
Yes! make sure you snip off that extra thread or you'll jam up your machine one day.
AlmaG.

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by noah 19 Jan 2012

poor you but now your happy again lol

by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

Alma, My old sewing machine bobbins had holes in the middle. These now only have a hole on either side at the outer edge.

So glad you mentioned this one! This has indeed been a very informative "thread"! :-))
Hugs, Nadyne

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by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

You learn from experience. Glad I worked out what the problem was

Lynn been there done that. Both my Janome machine hate the little tail, the same thing happened to me. DOH and double DOH. Lesson learnt, cut the tail off :)

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by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

I am going to do a double check in the future.

I've always run the thread through the small hole from the inside to the top and once it winds a little then I stop the machine and cut the tail and continue winding. Never had a problem.

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by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

The bobbins I have don't have the hole at the bottom of them. I know my old Singer bobbins did have.

Thank you for this help for everyone, Hugs Pam.

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by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

Thank You!

All my bobbins have that small hole in the top and most of them have another smaller hole right next to the spindle. I thread the end of the thread through one of these holes, (preferably the one close to the centre) from the inside and out the top. I hold this end for a couple of seconds until it is anchored by the thread winding on, and then trim it off leaving a very short piece poking through. Since I started doing it this way I have not had a problem with the slippery embroidery thread throwing out a tail near the end.

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by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

Wish all bobbin makers would have their bobbins with the hole in the centre.

I always start my bobbin by running the thread from the inside through that little hole first. Then, as the bobbin winds, it keeps twisting itself till it breaks off. If there is any left, I just snip it close to the bobbin. I hope these pictures show what I mean. You hold onto the tail as it winds. That is what causes it to twist off.

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by bevinoz 19 Jan 2012

I agree, That is exactly what I was trying to say! Bev.

by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

Thank You for this. The holes on my bobbins are more to the top edge of the bobbins.

I have allways snipped of the starting tail since i began sewing many years ago . Plus i join threads onto a part filled bobbin by knotting two threads together and pulling tight and then snipping the tails from them
I also stop the mess in the bobbin box caused by all the loose tail threads by useing some of natures glue.. a wet tongue. this sticks the thread down onto the bobbin thread and holds it there, when i want to use it i simply brush my finger around the bobbin case to free the thread.

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by cherylgauteng 19 Jan 2012

Sounds good to me - I will be trying this tomorrow !

by blueeyedblonde 19 Jan 2012

Never heard anyone doing that for the bobbin thread, but will have to try it. Thanks.

by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

Thank you for your hint. Certainly will tidy up my bobbin cases.

Thanks, I always have trouble with the tails, my machine has a little piece with a blade that is suppose to cut it after I wind the end around 6 times but it never cuts it right so I try and use the scissors before I wind on too much.

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by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

I have learned my lesson now.

Well! All of you are better than me!
I have NEVER TRIED TO WIND A BOBBIN ON MY NEW EMB. MACHINE 780D Bro.
When I first got my old White (not even made anymore) I tried it and it was always a mess and the machine didn't work right.
So I've used pre wound with this new one.....
If anyone has any good pointers I would like to hear them.
The instructions in my manual don't even make it really clear......
MJDG

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by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

Hope you have someone close to show and help you.

Maybe this time.

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by amazinggrace 19 Jan 2012

No. Maybe somebody can tell me how to upload an image here please.

by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

Keep trying.

My machine lets me know when I'm running out of bobbin thread. But when I wind a bobbin I wind the thread around maybe 4 times and then take the end and "cut" it. If I've done it right there should be a photo attached, fingers crossed.

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by amazinggrace 19 Jan 2012

No picture! Got it wrong again.

by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

Know what you mean.

You do not want ANY extra thread dangling that may get caught during a machine's operation and cause quite a mess to untangle! Always trim!
Angel

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by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

Will do from now on.

Oh yes that tail has to go, for me I have always cut it off but the length can determine when may machine marks the end of bobbin and stops and stops and stops. I run them out usually, unless I have company or am in a hurry. Live Laugh Download Stitch!

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by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

My machine also tells me but my problem happens before the end of the bobbin. Never will it happen again though.

thanks for the tip, I wondered about this

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by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

Glad I realised what was wrong

Thank you, Lyn! I have read about it some time ago in another forum and since then I have never forgotten to cut it. Hugs, Lidia

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by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

I couldn't find one amongst my many bobbins so tried to wind one on purpose and they all behaved and tucked themselves inside.

Thanks I know exactly what you are talking about i have messed up a few designs this way and have had to do surgery on my machine because of it. every one needs to be aware

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by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

We all learn by our mistakes, I guess.

Thanks, I've had the same problem but did not know why. Shirley

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by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

I will certainly be more awaye now.

by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

that should read aware.

Lyn, this is right thing to do, cut the tail. Hugs Marie

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by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

I have found out the wrong way. Thanks Marie

Good idea Lyn, my machine lets me know when it's coming to the end, but in case it doesn't, having no end in sight is a good practice to get into. Love and blessings Chris

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by mi30kaja 19 Jan 2012

Chris, my machine lets me know I am getting to the end as well but my problem happens before this.