When You Run Out Of Bobbin Thread Mid-Project...best Technique?

[Tallbald]

My Cowboy 3500 is a marvelous machine and I've progressed so very much in my ability to use it. I've also been lucky so far and not run out of bobbin thread mid project ....so far. As a long time user of sewing machines on cloth fabric I never had a problem just loading another bobbin, backing up to where it ran out and resewing from there. But in leather projects of course the thread is a part of the artwork aspect of a project whether it's a holster, sheath, or belt. It has to be nice looking.

With a compound feed foot I would think I'd be able with some attention to pick up where I ran out of bobbin thread, but I wonder what others do who have more experience. Any special techniques?

I've been known to toss out a partial winding on a bobbin to avoid running out. But I hate wasting thread.

Thanks. Don

[Colt W Knight]

I cut the loose thread off, and start sewing again 3-4 stitches back from where the stitches end. That way, all the holes line up, and the 3-4 stitches lock everything in. Then cut everything flush and melt in with a lighter

Edited August 16, 2015 by Colt W Knight

[dirtclod]

Most of the time i pick the stitches out and start over with a full bobbin. Try to remember and check the bobbin before you start and have more than one bobbin full so you can take one out if you think theirs not enough thread to sew what you need to.

[Tallbald]

Colt W. Knight and Dirtclod thank you. Colt I see what you're saying. Provided I haven't messed with the stitch length setting I would think I could clip as you said. Then hopefully manually insert the needle into the hole 3-4 back and go forward from there. I use nylon thread that melts nicely when I dust it with a butane lighter. I found that tapping it with a small hammer flattens it nicely too, if I'm quick.

Dirtclod I follow your advise and check each time I begin. I often change thread color so that's my good time for a routine I see. I know that my good fortune in not running out will itself run out. Your all's answers make me better prepared.

Don