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Bonded polyester color assortment bobbins.

Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:22 am
by Ron Henningsen
I have a Pfaff 545 and 1245 which use the same bobbin as do many other walking foot machines.
I would like to buy a color assortment of bobbins that use bonded polyester thread. I normally sew with bonded polyester #92 per John's recommendation so I want to stay with that thread.
I have looked at every source I can find but don't see anything listed anyplace. I would prefer #92 thread but would settle for slightly lighter thread to get a color assortment.
Don't use much but black and white but when I need a colored bobbin thread it would be nice to not have to wind a bobbin.
Thanks for any help or suggestion you can give.

Re: Bonded polyester color assortment bobbins.

Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:10 pm
by Rhonda
I don’t think the bobbin color matters as much. I had some gave to me ! Mostly neutral colors. I do think there is a faded burnt color I would probably use with a red. Mostly off white is what I have!

Re: Bonded polyester color assortment bobbins.

Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:13 pm
by LLeeT
I have mixed the bobbin colors a lot and it doesn't seem to make and difference as long as the thread tension is right and not pull the bobbin color to the top side.

Re: Bonded polyester color assortment bobbins.

Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:00 pm
by WILD BILL
Unless you're like me and mark the underside for your pleats and then sew it upside down so your bobbin thread is effectively your top stitch :joy:

Re: Bonded polyester color assortment bobbins.

Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:42 pm
by Ron Henningsen
I agree it's usually not a problem but on occasionally when doing some fancy zipper installation I find myself sewing upside down. Also there are times when I find the need to have the bobbin thread on top so if an assortment was available it would be worth the $25 to have a basic color assortment around.
Not a necessary item but a nice to have item.
Thanks for the comments and suggestons.