Bobbin and Winder for FSL?

[Di]

I have an XT and want to do some free standing lace designs. I ordered the aluminum bobbin (style "L") because that is what I was told I needed. Does anyone know what brand of bobbin winder will work with these bobbins? I tried using my Husqvarna Designer SE home machine, but the bobbin hole was too small.

Thanks!!!

[Shuffletown Embroidery]

You will also need a bobbin case with the backlash spring when you use metal bobbins.
HTH,
Mary

[Di]

Mary,

I'm so glad you told me that, I sure wish MelcoMart would have mentioned it. Thank goodness I didn't have a bobbin winder or I would have been doing things wrong.

Thanks,

[Theresa S.]

You might want to take your bobbin down to the local fabric store and see if it will fit on the spindle for the "side winder." I've done some FSL, and used regular Melco thread and magnetic core bobbins. I have read one should use a heavier thread, but regular embroidery thread seems to work fine. I slow down Ms. Amaya for this type of work and use a couple of layers of vylene in the hoop. Granted, it probably wouldn't hold up if you wanted to use it as an insert for a garment, but for decorative items it works.

[v-embroidery]

Hi Di,

I have done FSL using the pre-wound bobbins that came with my Amaya starter kit and laces turned out great. The pre-wound bobbins are also used in my Babylock home machine to do FSL and the bobbins work great.

Hope you have a great day!