What to know about using prewound bobbins with lightweight thread by Paul Leger March 27, 2017 written by Paul Leger March 27, 2017 833 Do you remember the myth that your bobbin thread has to match the thread on the spool? Well, I’m here this week to bust that myth! Go wild! This week I get to blog about using WonderFil DecoBob Prewound Bobbins. WonderFil DecoBob Prewound Bobbins There are just way too many reasons to list here, but I like DecoBob Prewound Bobbins because the thread has the following characteristics: is a nice light 80wt thread is available in 36 beautiful colors is a 2-ply polyester bobbin thread is available in 3 bobbin sizes – for domestic machines, class 15 and L, and for longarm machines, class M. Refer to the Bobbin Guide to see which bobbin size is best for your machine. has 110 yards on class L and M bobbins, and 135 yards on class 15 bobbins doesn’t leave lint in your machine has a matte finish to blend with most fabrics is in a reusable bobbin which means it’s good for the environment! DecoBob packs of 12 bobbins When I wind my own bobbins, I notice that they’re never evenly filled. This means that my bobbins are either under or overfilled. The thread on DecoBob Prewound Bobbins is evenly wound to ensure consistent stitches for your quilt blocks or any other sewing project you’re working on. Evenly wound DecoBob Prewound Bobbins As I was researching for this blog by asking others about their bobbins, one comment I got was that certain machines need metal bobbins. That is a myth! I’ve had a few machines over the years and some are indeed made to take metal bobbins, but I’ve never had any problems using DecoBob plastic bobbins in them. Once the DecoBob bobbins are empty, I simply recycle them to use with my machines that take plastic bobbins! It’s a win-win situation! DecoBob Prewound Bobbins are designed to be used with your domestic or longarm machine. A word to the wise: When I was first introduced to prewound bobbins, I found it aggravating that the threads were glued or even tied to the bobbin. Happily, DecoBob Prewound Bobbins are not glued or tied to the bobbin! When you get to the end of the bobbin the thread simply rolls off. The thread on the DecoBob Prewound Bobbins are not frustratingly glued or tied to the bobbin. So, blast those myths about what bobbins to use and what threads to put in your bobbins! Remember that using a lightweight, stronger, and more evenly wound bobbin reduces the bulk of your project and creates a more evenly stitched look. Now that I’ve enlightened you on the benefits of using WonderFil DecoBob Prewound Bobbins, come back tomorrow to see how to use them on different sewing projects. This is part 1 of 5 in this series. Go to part 2: Can you really use different thread weights in your bobbin and spool? Print this page or save as a PDF 0qs148bdecobobprewound bobbinswonderfil FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Paul Leger I took my first quilting course in September 1994 in Barrie, Ontario, near the armed forces base where I was stationed. After moving to Ottawa in 1996, I joined my first guild. I took more courses and began to buy quilting books and lots of fabrics. Quilting has become my passion. I have made over 150 more quilts since then, and have never looked back. I now share my knowledge of quilting by teaching and doing presentations, and blogging! previous post 6 features I love on the Brother NQ900 sewing machine next post Elephant applique adds a modern twist to this baby quilt YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... Why DecoBob isn’t your average bobbin thread Use Silco thread to add more punch to... When your quilting calls for threads to be... 1 foolproof method for perfect, smooth and clean... Why WonderFil Tutti thread is so good for... How Accent, Mirage and Spagetti threads highlight appliqued... 1 easy way to add a quilt binding,... Using combinations of 100wt, 80wt, 50wt, 12wt threads... Why using Invisafil thread is best for adding... 7 comments Vicki H March 30, 2017 - 11:02 pm Thanks for the useful info. Reply Delaine March 29, 2017 - 1:54 pm Thank you for this information. I have always thought that the bobbin thread had to be the same as the top thread, but now I know differently. Thanks! Reply Paul Leger March 31, 2017 - 10:23 am HI Delaine, Until about two years ago i was also of the same thought, But i was told and found out differently. Reply Carolyn March 28, 2017 - 8:51 am Fabulous tip as always! Reply Paul Leger March 31, 2017 - 10:27 am Thank you Carolyn, 🙂 Reply Carol March 27, 2017 - 7:44 pm Interesting article! Thank you! Reply Paul Leger March 31, 2017 - 10:27 am Thank you Carol Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
