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AVFD215 12-06-2017 06:29 AM

How much thread on a bobbin?
 
Hi All,
A long while ago, I saw a chart that described the amount of different thread would fit on many different bobbins, but am not able to find it now.

Has anyone scene one like that lately? And where did you find it?

Thanks for the help.
Mike

Krisb 12-06-2017 08:30 AM

Superior Threads has a chart on home wound bobbins. Of course, your results may differ based on thread weight, inability to not wind too fast, etc.

https://www.superiorthreads.com/educ...obbin-capacity

Garden Gnome 12-06-2017 09:06 AM

Regardless of the kind of thread or bobbin, there is always 6" less than you need to finish the seam.

lovemyavy 12-06-2017 01:41 PM

Haha! I do believe Garden Gnome hit the nail on the head!!!!

osewme 12-06-2017 02:08 PM

Believe it or not, I Onceran out of bobbin thread the very second I ran out of top thread!!! Wish that would happen more than just once in a lifetime. :)

QuiltnNan 12-06-2017 02:17 PM


Originally Posted by Garden Gnome (Post 7957298)
Regardless of the kind of thread or bobbin, there is always 6" less than you need to finish the seam.

every time! LOL

Peckish 12-06-2017 02:38 PM


Originally Posted by osewme (Post 7957444)
Believe it or not, I Onceran out of bobbin thread the very second I ran out of top thread!!! Wish that would happen more than just once in a lifetime. :)

Did you run out and buy a lottery ticket??? :D

AVFD215 12-06-2017 05:16 PM


Originally Posted by Krisb (Post 7957271)
Superior Threads has a chart on home wound bobbins. Of course, your results may differ based on thread weight, inability to not wind too fast, etc.

https://www.superiorthreads.com/educ...obbin-capacity

Thank ChrisB,
I did see that list, but it isn't as complete as the one I saw awhile back.
Mike

AlvaStitcher 12-07-2017 10:58 AM

osewme, Do you play golf. Sounds like a hole in one to me!

mojo11 12-07-2017 01:24 PM


Originally Posted by Garden Gnome (Post 7957298)
Regardless of the kind of thread or bobbin, there is always 6" less than you need to finish the seam.

Absolutely correct!


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