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    Old 12-06-2017, 06:29 AM
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    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.
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    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
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    Regardless of the kind of thread or bobbin, there is always 6" less than you need to finish the seam.
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    Old 12-06-2017, 01:41 PM
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    Haha! I do believe Garden Gnome hit the nail on the head!!!!
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    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.
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    Originally Posted by Garden Gnome
    Regardless of the kind of thread or bobbin, there is always 6" less than you need to finish the seam.
    every time! LOL
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    Originally Posted by osewme
    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???
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    Originally Posted by Krisb
    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.
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    Old 12-07-2017, 10:58 AM
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    osewme, Do you play golf. Sounds like a hole in one to me!
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    Originally Posted by Garden Gnome
    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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