How to remove/replace bobbin without removing what I'm sewing

[CitroenLVR]

Hi All,

Question. How do i remove a bobbin (run out of thread) and replace the bobbin with a fresh one without removing what I'm sewing (and the top thread)?

We've got a Consew 205RB and I've seen this feature listed for this machine many times but can't find how to go about it anywhere.

Thanks!

[Constabulary]

So when your bobbin is empty and you replace it you have to pull up the bottom thread, right? How would it work w/o removing the work?

EDIT:

Huh - looks like the guy in this video does NOT pull up the bottom thread when he starts sewing with his 205RB (Minute 10:00 onward)

https://www.consew.com/View/Consew-Model-205RB-1

Interesting - seems to be working. Not sure why but looks like it does. So when looking at the Video I would assume you just change the bobbin as shown and go on with sewing. Seems there is no need to pull up the bottom thread on this machine - for what ever reason.

 

Edited October 8, 2022 by Constabulary

[kgg]

5 hours ago, CitroenLVR said:

We've got a Consew 205RB and I've seen this feature listed for this machine many times but can't find how to go about it anywhere.

4 hours ago, Constabulary said:

So when your bobbin is empty and you replace it you have to pull up the bottom thread, right?

The Consew 205RB and the Juki 1181N are similar and I have done this on my Juki 1181N. What I have done is slowly reverse back to a couple stitches before where the bobbin thread ran out, pull back the access / slack top thread back through the top tensioners, replace the bobbin and pray it works. Doing this may work depending on the material and thickness.

If it doesn't work there is going to be at least a mess, possible machine locked up and possible damage to the bobbin area.

The safer way is to remove the item and get the bobbin thread up, put the material back and place the needle back down a couple / three stitches back from where the bobbin thread ran out, hold both the top and bobbin thread for a couple / three stitches and slowly stitch until you get into fresh material. Unless you have changed the stitch length the stitches should fall into the same stitch holes.

kgg

[Dwight]

While I've never done it this way . . .  and would only do it for a very special piece that needed perfect sewing/stitches:

I would lock my presser foot to the highest position . . . pull the top thread back out for about 3 or 4 stitches . . .  change the bobbin . . . pull the bobbin thread up by threading it up by hand . . . hold it out to the side . . . re-position the item . . . lower the presser foot . . . pull all the loose upper thread back thru the tensioning . . . and SLOWLY, SLOWLY . . . begin stitching.

Know for sure you will have one undone bottom stitch . . . but you may get away with it . . . leaving the top side looking like it should.

May God bless,

Dwight

PS:  it would have to be something super special for me to undertake this . . . I normally cut em both . . . start back about 3 stitches . . . double stitch it . . . and go on with life.

[Handstitched]

 It sounds fiddly. Wouldn't it  be easier just to remove item being stitched, reload with more thread, line up needle, back stitch a few stitches  and carry on?  

16 hours ago, kgg said:

If it doesn't work there is going to be at least a mess, possible machine locked up and possible damage to the bobbin area.

and perhaps some machine marks on the item .  It may also pay to check to see if theres enough thread on the bobbin before starting ? 

HS

[CitroenLVR]

Thanks for all who replied.

I appreciate the tips.

[kgg]

7 hours ago, Handstitched said:

It may also pay to check to see if theres enough thread on the bobbin before starting ?

Definitely, but sometimes it does happen.

kgg