What size bobbins do Janome use?

Class 15 bobbins fit all Janome sewing machines and all Janome made Elna & Kenmore sewing machines. *Class 15 bobbins measure 11mm in height.

Are all Janome bobbins the same?

At first glance they may look the same, but in actual fact different brand bobbins differ in diameter, height, depth and shape. The original bobbins that come with every new Janome machine are guaranteed genuine Janome bobbins.

Are Janome bobbins universal?

There are several types of bobbins on the market. These clear plastic bobbins are compatible with all Janome Sewing and embroidery machines except the 1600P.

Can you use any bobbin in a Janome Sewing machine?

All top loading Janome sewing machines use the same clear plastic bobbins for proper stitching. Metal bobbins interfere with the magnetic hook system. Good quality thread is also a must!

Do all bobbins fit all sewing machines?

Bobbins not only come in different sizes, but also in metal as well as plastic, and empty as well as pre-wound. While machines can only use one bobbin size, whether it is plastic or metal does not typically matter, however consult your machine manual to be sure.

Are metal or plastic bobbins better?

If you try to place a metal bobbin in a plastic bobbin case you may see that the bobbin case wears out a lot faster than it is supposed to. That will cost you more money than you are ready to spend. While metal is always better than plastic, it is just not a universal sewing material that has unlimited uses.

Does it matter if I use metal or plastic bobbins?

The short answer is YES! Filling a sewing machine bobbin too tightly can make a plastic bobbin bulge or stretch the thread if you are using a metal bobbin. This may be hard to see but can cause all kinds of problems. Plastic bobbins can become compressed in the center causing the bobbin to distort.

Why is my Janome sewing machine not sewing?

The needle is the most likely culprit when it comes to skipped stitches. The design of the needle is crafted to meet the bobbin thread in a correctly timed machine and form a stitch. The machine might need cleaning around the feed dog. Re-thread the top and the bobbin.

What happens if you use the wrong size bobbin?

What are the different sizes of bobbins?

Understanding Bobbins: What Every Sewist Should Know

• The Class 15 (A Style) Bobbin: The Class 15 is about the size of an American nickel.
• The L Style Bobbin:
• The M Style Bobbin:
• The Singer 163131 Bobbin:
• The Singer 8228 Bobbin:
• The Class 15J Bobbin:
• The Class 66 Bobbin:
• The Bernina 0115367000 Bobbin:

Do all Brother sewing machines use the same bobbins?

For the most part yes they are. But like sewing machines, bobbins are not all made the same. Even if you have the same series of a sewing machine as someone else, there will still be some differences to each machine. Bobbins are the same way.