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Machine embroidery bobbin thread is different from regular thread. First of all, It is a lot thinner. Typically, it is either 60 or 90 weight, whereas standard embroidery thread is typically 40 weight. And, a higher weight number means a thinner thread. It is also usually made of a polyester monofilament.
Embroidery bobbin thread is much thinner than regular embroidery thread. It is this imbalance of weight that helps pull the top thread onto the back of the design preventing the bobbin thread from showing through. Whenever I embroider, I use the same white embroidery bobbin thread (unless I’m making a free standing lace or in-the-hoop project).
If you are using a prewound bobbin, make sure that it is the correct type for your machine and that it is inserted correctly. If you are winding your own bobbin, make sure that it is not over-filled. See my previous post that takes a deeper dive into the reasons why your bobbin thread might be showing up on top.
First, check your manual, then inquire wherever you get your machine serviced. Then just do what they say. The best places to oil your machine are the spots where there are moving metal part. Around the outside of the bobbin case is a prime location to keep the bobbin rotating smoothly.
Then remove the bobbin cage completely and brush out that area as well. Thread stuck in bobbin case. Run a business card under the tension spring on your bobbin. Fuzz and strings can get caught in there which can cause bird nesting. A burr or a nick on the bobbin case or plate. Check the bobbin case and the plate for nicks or cracks.
If you have a purely embroidery machine like the Brother PE535 or the Brother 800. All you have to do is literally pull it out of the box. To complete setup, all you have to do is to attach the hoop to the embroidery arm. On my embroidery machine, I have to pinch two buttons together on the hoop, then set it in place on the arm and then release ...
Then, properly insert the bobbin into the case before returning it to the machine. The orientation of the bobbin inside of the bobbin case MATTERS. If you insert it the wrong way, you will likely see your bobbin thread on top when you start stitching. Use the manual to help you insert your bobbin in the case the right way.
Match your bobbin thread to the top thread. For the bobbin, you should actually use your regular embroidery thread, the same color you are using on top. This is because the free standing lace design is usually seen from the front and the back and you want it to look polished on both side. You should NOT use embroidery bobbin thread.
The Brother PE535 is an embroidery only machine made by the Brother sewing and embroidery company. The PE preface in the model number is intended to communicate the fact that it is solely for embroidery. And it is to differentiate the machine from the SE models (like the SE600) which can both sew and embroider.
Damaged bobbin housing. The most common type of repair that Terry sees is for the bobbin housing. The reason is because it’s quite easy to break. If you turn the wheel backwards on your machine, it can cause the needle to hit the bobbin housing and break it. If this happens, you’ll need to replace it. The lesson here?