Attach Your Bobbin to a Magnet

Elaine
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This is for all you sewing machine sewers. If you are like me, one of the most frustrating things to do is when you are trying to remove thread from a bobbin that you want to put another color on, it seems like no matter how tightly you hang on to it, the bobbin falls from your fingers onto the floor.

I have learned to "attach it to a magnet" with the flat side down. You will never have it falling on the floor again!

Source: This tip comes from myself with over 55 years of sewing experience, and I just discovered it which proves you are never too old to learn!

By Elaine from IA

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lavonneann
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September 24, 20081 found this helpful

Another way to do it is use a pencil through the hole. I hold one end of the pencil pointing up and unwind.

By Bev (Guest Post)

September 24, 20080 found this helpful

I have two spool holders on top of my machine. I simply put the bobbin on one and start pulling. I haven't lost a bobbin this way yet.

susan
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September 25, 20080 found this helpful

Would this cause problems with computerized sewing machines?

gretta

September 25, 20080 found this helpful

I use an old magnet from my husbands CB radio antennae! It holds my needles and bobbins
ginok

Cheryl

September 26, 20080 found this helpful

WOW! What a great tip.
You can bet I'll be using this one!
And I've been sewing at least 45 yrs.!
Thanks,
Cheryl

Elizabeth
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July 7, 20140 found this helpful

Yes magnets cause problems with computerized machines. Even pins that have been put in a magnet dish is dangerous to the machine.

I know first hand and a BIG repair bill. Keep the magnets across the room.

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