As seen on Instagram via @broderietherapie and reposted by @dmc_crafts.
Have you ever wished floss prep could feel a little… more fun? A little more “maker magic” and less “I’ve been winding this same skein for 12 minutes”? A wildly creative Instagram reel is taking the stitching world by storm — and for good reason.
This clever build combines embroidery floss with LEGO pieces, resulting in a fully functional DIY floss bobbin winder that’s fast, smooth, and honestly kind of adorable. And the best part? The creator has announced that step-by-step build instructions are coming soon. Stitchers, builders, and even LEGO’s official brand account have noticed.
Check out the reel with links on how you can get ready to build your own.
The Reel That Started It All
Credit: @broderietherapie (creator)
Reposted by: @dmc_crafts
The Instagram reel shows a compact LEGO machine that feeds embroidery floss and winds it neatly around a standard bobbin — hands-free and surprisingly fast. The mechanism uses a small layout of colorful bricks and a clever gear system, turning an everyday chore into a mini engineering moment.
The comments exploded almost immediately, with stitchers cheering, LEGO fans chiming in, and even brands dropping by. When LEGO itself interacts with an embroidery reel? You know it’s something special.
This is certainly a clever idea, but it was the comments and their enthusiasm that really got me.
- Lego brand said “When passion and creativity are tightly woven”.
- Several commenters thought it was great that a couple were combining their hobbies.
- Knitters were asking if there was one for yarn.
- But there definitely lots of people asking for instructions on how to build their own.
The creators are working not only on a new website, but a step-by-step assembly guide for the Lego Bobbin Winder as well. You can sign up for their mailing list to be notified of when it’s ready.
It’s a reminder that stitching is both an art and a science. And sometimes the best tools aren’t store-bought… they’re built with imagination (and a few bricks you might already have!).