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IF IT WAS PLASTIC /NYLON I HAVE USED A LEFT HAND DRILL BIT AND CAREFULLY DRILL IT OUT USUALLY IT WILL UNSCREW WHILE DOING IT THEN JUST SCREW THE NEW ONE IN WWW.HARBORFREIGHT.COM SELLS THE DRILLBITS

I found two spool pins for the Babylock Espree EM1 listed here: https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/babylock-em1-sewing-machine-parts.aspx . The direct link for the extra twin needle spool pin is https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/spool-pin-130920021.aspx . (This fits several Babylock models.) The other spool pin is https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/horizontal-spool-pin-white-x58708051.aspx .

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

It appears to be just "hooked" on according to the photo, and you can get the replacement part for $4.00 using this link: http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/spool-pin-singer-3709-sewing-machine.aspx.

However, before you go to all that trouble, you can also just use the auxiliary spool pin used for twin needle sewing which came with your machine but can be purchased from the same site for about the same price.

I don't use either -- I just put the spool in a cup behind the machine and thread from there. See? One way or another, you're back in business!

If it has not been pushed all the way down so part of it is still projecting above the machine, you can cut a piece of plastic drinking straw and place it over the spool pin. This works very well for those extra large spools that are too tall for the spool pin. In some instances, some people simply place the thread spool in a cup or jar on the table to the right and behind the machine. Or, create a spool pin with a wooden dowel attached to a flat surface.

Otherwise, the pin may need to be replaced and repaired by a technician. But, you can get by without a spool pin on the machine.

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It doesn't sound quite right to have to remove the back cover to replace the spool pin. Most metal pins just pull out or push in, although there are some that the pin has a screw thread. But my older Berninas have a smooth metal pin. Just a thought...

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It looks like it might just snap into place. Of course that means you have to remove the broken bits which may require a drill, small bit and needle nose pliers.

Ask you local Singer dealer, be armed with the model number when you call.
Freestanding spool holders can be bought (or made.)

You can search for:

Make Model parts diagram

to see what replacement parts are available.

If not, you can probably devise something to improvise. I've used plastic drinking straws as spool pins, or plastic chop sticks.

Welcome to FixYa. If you have a spool stand, that might work as long as you can thread the machine properly (give it a try!). When the thread is placed on the machine's spool pin, the spool cap keeps the thread in place and helps the thread unwind evenly - so if you are using a spool pin, you really do need a spool cap.

If the spool stand works, you are good to go. If you need to order replacement parts, I've provided a link the manufacturer's website. From there, you can contact customer support and find out if parts are available. If you can't order replacement parts, ask customer service if the machine is compatible with another brand. Another option would be to buy a spool pin and cap at a sewing machine dealer. Take the machine with you and and make sure the parts fit before you buy them.

Here's the link to the site I mentioned:

http://www.topinnovations.com/products/sew/SP-402/SP-402.html


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