Dear Robyn,
Some interesting ideas here which could inspire others to take them further.
A thin wood dowel ought to work just as well as coathanger wire and be easier to make up. And wood will grip the thread beginning, making them much easier to wrap.
As soon as I read that I immediately thought of those cheap wooden meat skewers. I recall in my early days when I didn't have enough bobbins I used them with just a rubber band wound round the head and no spangle at all. It was a pain though. However, if I glued a small metal nut on to the end, they could work. The only disadvantage I can see with such think bobbins is that they'd be a pain to wind.
An alternative magnetic bobbin is carriage bolts, if they come in a thin enough size for you.
Love that idea - and I hadn't thought of it. I'll check them out at the hardware store.
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