Never tried this technique waiting on the answers

I have not tried it but I hope others that have will reply. Great question!
TTT

Funny you should ask...just had a bobbin work lesson on my Ellisimo at my dealer...yes, it can be quite different...depending upon the "fancies" you wind in the bobbin...we used several things..candlelight thread, pearl cotton, ribbon...all looked very different. Also used ME designs that were digitized just for bobbin work (Kit 1 for Ellisimo) and also used built in decorative designs...got a special bobbin case for this work with our Kit #1. Need to adjust bobbin tension for the special threads and ribbons. Liked it a lot...will definately do more embelishing.

yes, I had a class on it... it is different and really don't know when I would use it..

When I read my manual on bobbin work, it looks like you can use more decorative threads, like heavier ones, than the ones that go through the upper part of the machine. Looks interesting, but confusing to work upside down to me...LOL!! Might try it one day.....

Another note on bobbin work: It is probably best if you wind the bobbin by hand because the machine may wind it too tightly and it will break.

I have heard of bobbin work, but have never known what it is, actually. So, I am enjoying reading the responses to learn more!
Angel

Interesting reading all the posts.... I don't know a thing about it.
I have enough trouble with the usual type -- so probably won't be using it.
I will watch this thread to see if anyone says what the point of it is???????

MJDG

Designs In Machine Embroidery magazine Sept/Oct 2011 issue has bobbin work on a denim jacket on the cover and instructions inside. You can use similar designs built into your own machine. If you don't have a separate bobbin for this, mark where your bobbin screw is on the bobbin and then you can turn the screw 1/4 turn to use the thicker threads or ribbons. Just remember to return it to its former spot when you finish!

good question & I didn't have a clue but I know more now then when I started!

Interesting question - never heard of it, but love to read the posts about it - thanks.

well I have learned more about bobbin work & I hope that some of you have learned abit about something new too! Thanks to all of you for sharing! Hugs Loralye, *****2all

As an exercise a few years ago, I wound thinnish crochet cotton onto the bobbin and then turned the hems on some doll's corduroy pants. I used a pretty embroidery stitch from the machine and as I sewed the hem on the inside where the top thread showed, the bobbin thread made a very pretty pattern with the coloured crochet cotton along the hemline on the outside. Well, that's one use, and it turned out quite well, but I haven't done anything more adventurous than that.
AlmaG.

I had a lesson on this with my 6600 Janome . We had to use another bobbin case and loosen the screw. And had to wind the bobbin by hand. The stitching was interesting and very decrotive. And yes it is strange working upside down with your material. Hugs Joyce

can we see a picture of this?

i use bobbin work quite often when i want a decorative stitch in a thicker thread than will go through my needle plus when i want a metallic thread. you just need to put the front of the fabric face down and then embroider or stitch as normal. The bobbin thread shows on the front of the fabric. This is good for quilt blocks when a red work pattern is used as you can use more vibrant thicker threads.
if you want decorative hems then simply sew the hem as normal in a matching thread and then follow the line with the fabric facing down using your thicker thread in the bobbin.
annie in the uk