Sewing reel (6)

I believe the answer is:

bobbin

(Other definitions for bobbin that I've seen before include "Small spool holding thread in machine" , "A spool for winding yarn" , "Reel, spool" , "Spool for thread or yarn" , "Cylinder for winding thread" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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