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what is "bobbin" thread ? robb 04-12-2007
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Posted by robb on April 12, 2007, 5:03 pm
and why/what to use it for ?

this happens to be C&C it is labeled bobbin thread, is very thin/fine and
100% polyester

i thought the bobbin was filled with same stuff as top stitch well except
for embroidering then you use cheaper but equivalent weight on bottom ???

confused,
robb



Posted by Pogonip on April 12, 2007, 5:06 pm
robb wrote:
> and why/what to use it for ?
>
> this happens to be C&C it is labeled bobbin thread, is very thin/fine and
> 100% polyester
>
> i thought the bobbin was filled with same stuff as top stitch well except
> for embroidering then you use cheaper but equivalent weight on bottom ???
>
> confused,
> robb
>
>

Bobbin thread is used for embroidery, a thinner, cheaper thread for the
underside, where the tension is set so that the top thread is pulled
slightly to the back. I would not use bobbin thread for regular sewing,
although I could see using it top and bottom for very light lingerie or
lace application.
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/

Posted by robb on April 15, 2007, 4:09 pm
thanks for reply,

i am no longer confused . i thought it was very fine then i noticed it says
70 weight i guess that is not very fine in the grand threading of things

i was thinking it might be useful for blind hems in a pinch ??? but i
suppose one should just use the appropriate color/weight/composition thread
for blind hems ? yes/no/maybe ?

thanks again,
robb

> robb wrote:
> > and why/what to use it for ?
> >
> > this happens to be C&C it is labeled bobbin thread, is very thin/fine
and
> > 100% polyester
> >
> > i thought the bobbin was filled with same stuff as top stitch well
except
> > for embroidering then you use cheaper but equivalent weight on bottom
???
> >
> > confused,
> > robb
> >
> >
>
> Bobbin thread is used for embroidery, a thinner, cheaper thread for the
> underside, where the tension is set so that the top thread is pulled
> slightly to the back. I would not use bobbin thread for regular sewing,
> although I could see using it top and bottom for very light lingerie or
> lace application.
> --
> Joanne
> stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
> http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/



Posted by Pogonip on April 15, 2007, 6:51 pm
robb wrote:
> thanks for reply,
>
> i am no longer confused . i thought it was very fine then i noticed it says
> 70 weight i guess that is not very fine in the grand threading of things
>
> i was thinking it might be useful for blind hems in a pinch ??? but i
> suppose one should just use the appropriate color/weight/composition thread
> for blind hems ? yes/no/maybe ?
>
> thanks again,
> robb

It would be handy for blind hem in medium to light weight fabrics.
Color matching is also good, but done well, the hemming will be
invisible. It's just a bit tricky to be that good at it. Many people
here are, I'm just not one of them. ;-)
--
Joanne
stitches @ singerlady.reno.nv.us.earth.milky-way.com
http://members.tripod.com/~bernardschopen/

Posted by BEI Design on April 15, 2007, 6:52 pm
robb wrote:
> thanks for reply,
>
> i am no longer confused . i thought it was very fine then
> i noticed it says 70 weight i guess that is not very fine
> in the grand threading of things
>
> i was thinking it might be useful for blind hems in a
> pinch ??? but i suppose one should just use the
> appropriate color/weight/composition thread for blind
> hems ? yes/no/maybe ?

Yes. At least for me, matching thread color to fabric is a
*must*, and that's for *everything* including serged/overcasted
raw edges. JMHO,

Beverly



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