They may be only be visible on reverse side but underthread is one of the most important factors in producing high quality embroidery.
Often overlooked in embroidery, good quality underthreads woumd at even tension will assist in the production of the perfect embroidery.
Pre-wound bobbins – ideal for multi-heads, ready to use with equal amounts on each bobbin enabling bobbins to be changed at the same time reducing wastage. Pre-wounds come with or without cardboard sides.
Magnetic bobbins have either a magnetic core or side which adheres to the bobbin case. Magnetic sides create consistent tension that makes for minimum waste and downtime. For best results, remove anti-backlash springs from bobbin cases.
A 2-ply, strong, kind to skin and lint-free all-rounder. Works with all top threads, from weight 12 to 60. Because it is fine, a large quantity fits on a bobbin. It has very low shrinkage, meaning that ironing and washing will not deform the embroidery. 7500 m cones, in white or black.
This 1-ply fine bobbin thread offers the advantage of a lower frequency of spool changes by fitting a larger quantity onto each bobbin. It is suitable for all types of fabrics and is a highly productive choice. Available in white and black on 7500 m cones.
Bobbin thread in a black or white 10 x 5000m cone for self winding.
For standard length stitches the general rule for underthread requirement is approximately 3m per 1000 stitches. Top thread you can expect approximately 5m per 1000 stitches.
A perfectly tensioned embroidery with standard length stitches should have 1/3 bobbin thread to 2/3 top thread visible underneath.
