How to Design a Bobbin Case Holder using 3D CAD Software
3D printing has made it easier for people to create custom tools that improve organization and efficiency in everyday tasks. In sewing and embroidery, small accessories like bobbins and thread spools can quickly become disorganized. Using SelfCAD, a browser-based 3D modeling and slicing software, users can design practical solutions to manage these items. One useful project is a bobbin case holder with a thread roller that helps store bobbins neatly while allowing thread to unwind smoothly. Designing this object helps users learn basic 3D modeling skills such as creating shapes, adjusting dimensions, and preparing models for printing. This article explains the process of designing a functional bobbin case holder with a thread roller using SelfCAD.
Check out the interactive tutorial to this article; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/3n505y5n6p5o2z2a1m4a204z2i1q3g1pr4v4
Once you launch the editor;
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; Set height to 10, horizontal segments to 50
Tick the checkmark to finalize cylinder
Click to activate edge selection; Click on the gear icon to open advanced selection tools, set loop selection to true,
click on highlighted edge to select loop from the object.
Click ‘x’ to close selection settings panel
From the modify category on the toolbar choose fillet; Set intensity to 4, level to 6.
Tick the checkmark to finalize fillet
Click to activate polygon selection; Click on highlighted region to select it
From the modify category on the toolbar choose inset; Set inset amount to 5.
Tick the checkmark to finalize inset
From the modify category on the toolbar choose extrusion; Set extrusion amount to 100.
Click copy button to copy selected objects
Click rotate on the toolbar; Set z to 180.
Click scale on the toolbar; Set x to 105, z to 105, y to 115
Click move on the toolbar; Set y to 11
Click on mesh 4 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 4 to subtract and set keepsubtractedobject to true
Click on mesh 4 to deselect
Click hide button to hide selected object
From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; Set top radius to 12, Bottom radius to 12, horizontal segments to 50, position y to 10, position z to 30.
Tick the checkmark to finalize cylinder
From the tools category on the toolbar choose copy offsets; Set operation to pivot, amount of copies to 6, Click copy button to create copies.
Click on mesh 4 to select it
Click Boolean on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose group 1 to subtract.
Tick the checkmark to finalize difference
Click show button to show mesh 4(1)
As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials (https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.
More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy (https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace
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