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How to Make Hand Bobbins

Usually, sewing machine bobbins are wound by putting them on the thread feeder of a sewing machine. This method is fast, but can end up knotting and tangling your thread. Another way is to add thread to a bobbin by hand. While this method is much slower, it reduces the chance of tangling the tread as it is wound around the bobbin. Making hand bobbins is a simple process that can be done while partaking in other activities such as watching television or talking on the phone.

Things You'll Need

Spool of thread
Wooden, plastic or metal bobbin
Scissors

Instructions

- 1
  Hold the bottom of the bobbin between your thumb and index finger. The bottom of the bobbin can be either one of the circles that caps the spindle in the center of the bobbin.
- 2
  Pull 1 foot of thread from the thread spool.
- 3
  Place the end of the thread between the bottom of the bobbin and your thumb.
- 4
  Wind the rest of the thread around the spindle of the bobbin in a clockwise motion.
- 5
  Continue winding the thread until the wound thread is even with the circles that cap the spindle in the center of the bobbin.
- 6
  Cut the tail of thread that you have been holding with your thumb. Use the other end of the strand to tread the sewing machine.

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