by kylasm 19 Apr 2013

Hello,

I'm wondering about experiences with bobbinwork embroidery? I just happened to see the last 5 minutes of a program where a man was demonstrating using decorative yarns, chenille or fine silk ribbon in the bobbin. He hooped the stabilizer and fabric upside down then reversed the image with mirror image and stitched a quilted feather design. It was interesting to see such a heavy yarn used in machine embroidery...it would be beautiful as a frame or corner but of course not an entire detailed design. I would assume the bobbin area would need extra cleaning as it could be very "linty" from yarn and he said you have to play with tension a bit to get it right. Any experts out there have any other info? Does it hurt the machine in anyway? Thanks in advance for any response :-)

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Comments (6)

by KrystynasWorld 24 Apr 2013

I can't even imagine how that is done! Do you have a link to the video>

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by kylasm 12 May 2013

Looked around and finally found it online http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz...

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by jobaby 19 Apr 2013

Several years ago I decorated a purse with bobbin work and I am still using it and getting compliments. The hardest part is hand winding the bobbins but it doesn't take long. I used a variety of threads and narrow braids and used several of the decorative stitches that look entirely different upside down. You do have to adjust the tension and if you are uneasy messing with the screw on your bobbin case, most machines have bobbin cases designed for bobbin work. I got the Viking one and do not regret the expense.

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by jobaby 19 Apr 2013

PS - You can free hand or sketch a design on the stabilizer. I rambled on the purse but have also worked more formal designs. This isn't a technique you would do every day. I have never tried it on the embroidery unit but I don't see why you can't if you slow the speed. (I am not an expert; just adventurous.)

by eggyannie 20 Apr 2013

whenever i want to use gold or silver threads i put it into the bobbin and do what you are calling bobbin work.,This is great for those special cards and no need to mess with the bobbin screw. i also use the slightly thicker threads that have a problem going through the needle. Try doing red work using this method on the reverse of the fabric.

by jobaby 20 Apr 2013

Great. Thanks for the help.

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by mops Moderator 19 Apr 2013

I have a special bobbin case for my Husqvarna Designer. Only used it for sewing fancy stitches, not for embroidery. The results are nice, I don't get extra fluff but clean the bobbin case whenever I change bobbins, sewing or embroidering.

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by jmweller 19 Apr 2013

I have done a little bobbin work. You have to wind the thread, yarn, etc. on the bobbin by hand and play with the tension. You also want to make sure that the wrong side of the item faces up when you stitch. It takes a little playing with, but it can really look great when you're finished.

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by spendlove Moderator 19 Apr 2013

That sounds interesting - I'd never heard of it before.

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by dragonflyer 19 Apr 2013

I have the Ellisimo and there are special designs just for bobbin work and a an additional bobbin case...It is really beautiful and you can use all sorts of different threads and ribbons, etc...I have also done some free motion bobbin work just on my regular sewing machine...

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