Prewound Bobbin Thread Question
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I have a Viking Designer 1 machine. I've tried the L-Shape prewound bobbin and it works just fine. I already use Aurifill thread to help with seam allowance, but notice that the prewound thread is finer that the Aurifill. Has anyone ever successfully used the prewound bobbin thread for both top and bottom - or is it just not something that is not recommended at all?
Thanks,
Rhonda
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Rhonda
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thr threads considered 'bobbin-thread' are finer than regular sewing thread...usually the aurafil threads are either 40 or 50 wt...bobbin thread is 100 wt. (the higher the number the thinner/finer the thread...12 wt is like using string)
i keep the 2 separate, bobbin thread for the bobbin, 40-50 wt thread for the top...i did run out of white thread one time and used my 'sure-fine' bottom wt thread...it broke every 2-3 inches and made me a crazy person till i stopped and went to the store... i also have a designer one...my machine is very (picky) about threads...i have had some very expensive threads just not work...so, i have to say...use what works for you. if bottom line works on the top...good for you!
i keep the 2 separate, bobbin thread for the bobbin, 40-50 wt thread for the top...i did run out of white thread one time and used my 'sure-fine' bottom wt thread...it broke every 2-3 inches and made me a crazy person till i stopped and went to the store... i also have a designer one...my machine is very (picky) about threads...i have had some very expensive threads just not work...so, i have to say...use what works for you. if bottom line works on the top...good for you!
#5
Originally Posted by rashley
I have a Viking Designer 1 machine. I've tried the L-Shape prewound bobbin and it works just fine. I already use Aurifill thread to help with seam allowance, but notice that the prewound thread is finer that the Aurifill. Has anyone ever successfully used the prewound bobbin thread for both top and bottom - or is it just not something that is not recommended at all?
Thanks,
Rhonda
Thanks,
Rhonda
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I do. It saves my having to buy spools of colours I'll rarely use.
My Bernina takes them top and bobbin. I use Superior Threads' Bottom Line and have to rewind the bobbins onto a Bernina bobbin.
I like the thinness of 60; seams lie very flat.
My Jems will only take Bottom Line in the bobbin; the Jems take the prewounds; I use Aurifil spools on top for them or Superior's Masterpiece prefilled bobbins (a cotton).
My Bernina takes them top and bobbin. I use Superior Threads' Bottom Line and have to rewind the bobbins onto a Bernina bobbin.
I like the thinness of 60; seams lie very flat.
My Jems will only take Bottom Line in the bobbin; the Jems take the prewounds; I use Aurifil spools on top for them or Superior's Masterpiece prefilled bobbins (a cotton).
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