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Review on 🧵 Bobbin Buddies: Set of 20 - Easy Solution to Matching Bobbin Threads with Thread Spools by Carla Anderson

Revainrating 4 out of 5

They work but not perfect

I bought these and three other types of spool holders to see which one would suit me best. They're basic and do the job well, but it wasn't the right choice for me. YMMV. All of the models I tested worked with regular spools (I'm going back to Woolworth's wooden spools of thread! [Young lovers, ask your grandparents]), but they were almost useless with my thread cones. I had to spread the legs wide to spread them more than usual or they would just fall out - BOBBIN HOLDERS... "BOBBINI" (12 pieces). Spools for storage on spools of thread. Suitable for L-type bobbins, Class A(15) and Class M, and is suitable for most sewing thread bobbins. Author Smartneedle. were the only ones that worked well with both coils and cones. Most holders I've tried (including this one) also had an issue when used with regular coils when stored on pens or pens in a storage box or rack. The pins will collide with the spool holder before the spool is fully seated on the spool and lies flat. Handi-Bobs HB18 - A pack of 18, the spool magazines with the thread spool were the only ones to have a hole to let a pin or pin through - other holders will block the pins. You may be able to get the long legs of these "bobbin friends" and a storage needle or pin that fits in the same hole in the thread spool. but that is not guaranteed. Here are all the bobbin holders I've tried: - BOBBIN HOLDERS… 'BOBBINI' (12 pcs). Spools for storage on spools of thread. Suitable for type L, class A (15) and class M spools and fits most sewing thread spools. Author Smartneedle. (IMHO, best all round solution when it comes to cones) - Handi-Bobs HB18 - 18 pack, saves bobbin with thread spool (best if you only use bobbins mounted on pins or pins - if they would work with cones , they would be first choice) - A set of 20 Bobbin Buddies to match your bobbin threads to your spools of thread (second place with cones - come out lighter than bobbinis) - June Tailor thread spool and spool storage (work well in spools, but definitely bothers pins or pins through the bobbins) Handi-Bobs HB18 - Pack of 18 bobbin thread bobbin magazines help control loose thread ends from the bobbin and spool. The spool is held tight enough so that it does not rotate when the line is pulled out. That means you can wrap the loose end of the bobbin thread around one of the eyelets provided on the thread holder. The free end of the thread from the spool can be wound onto another bar (there are 3 of them). Helps keep things tidy. Along with other spool holders, I bought a few yards of ½ inch ID clear plastic tubing at the hardware store. I cut off some ¼-⅜ inch rings (measure the distance between the top and bottom of your coils to get the right size). ) and made a cut in one place on each ring. I had twisted strips of plastic to put on the thread on the spool to keep it from unraveling easily. 50 rings cost me less than $2! The free end of the thread from the spool can be wound onto another bar (there are 3 of them). Helps keep things tidy. Along with other spool holders, I bought a few yards of ½ inch ID clear plastic tubing at the hardware store. I cut off some ¼-⅜ inch rings (measure the distance between the top and bottom of your coils to get the right size). ) and made a cut in one place on each ring. I had twisted strips of plastic to put on the thread on the spool to keep it from unraveling easily. 50 rings cost me less than $2! The free end of the thread from the spool can be wound onto another bar (there are 3 of them). Helps keep things tidy. Along with other spool holders, I bought a few yards of ½ inch ID clear plastic tubing at the hardware store. I cut off some ¼-⅜ inch rings (measure the distance between the top and bottom of your coils to get the right size). ) and made a cut in one place on each ring. I had twisted strips of plastic to put on the thread on the spool to keep it from unraveling easily. 50 rings cost me less than $2! Rings (measure the distance between the top and bottom of your coils to get the right size) and make a cut in one spot on each ring. This left me with twisted strips of plastic which could be threaded onto the thread on the spool to prevent it from unraveling easily. 50 rings cost me less than $2! Rings (measure the distance between the top and bottom of your coils to get the right size) and make a cut in one spot on each ring. This left me with twisted strips of plastic to thread onto the line on the spool to keep it from unraveling easily. 50 rings cost me less than $2! This left me with twisted strips of plastic to thread onto the line on the spool to keep it from unraveling easily. 50 rings cost me less than $2! This left me with twisted strips of plastic to thread onto the line on the spool to prevent that it unwinds easily. 50 rings cost me less than $2!

Pros
  • Spools
Cons
  • Could have chosen a newer model

Comments (3)

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May 10, 2023
A real help for old eyes
March 09, 2023
The BEST thread organization tool!!
December 12, 2022
Spectacular at keeping your bobbins with their spool thread