I have a Brother Innovis 700E, and it will only successfully use Brother Embroidery Bobbin thread #90. Available here on 1000m reels. Expensive way to go, but have tried all sorts, brands, etc., and only have problems. I also have an old Brother Galaxie II, and can use anything in the bobbin. Hope this helps.

Are you dealing with an actual Brother dealer or with a support person on the telephone? It makes a difference. If it's a Brother dealer, take the machine in to them and ask them to embroider something with the bobbin thread they recommend...if it still happens, then it is not the thread. Often times tech support on a telephone will blame anything they can think of so they don't have to deal with a problem, sorry...but it happens all too often.

Brother bobbin thread should be a #60 .. I was at the dealer yesterday and that is what they recommend .. I tried it and it works great.. my threads were coming to the top also..

Debra, this is true, for embroidery bobbin, you need a thinner thread. I get mine from the dealer here locally. My manual has a caution and states that if bobbins from other models are used, the macine will not operate correctly. It suggest part code: X53800-150. I hope this will help you some. I buy mine prewound saves me the trouble of making sure it gets wound properly... Terre

My janome 10001 will only sew nicely with either janome or brother brand bobbin thread (and there are two weights of brother so it has to be the right one) I also have a brother 4000d and it seems to prefer brother bobbin thread.

I think it must depend on the machine or something because some people seem to be able to use other brands with no problems, but my machines must be fussy. The satin stitches won't stitch nice, the bobbin thread pulls to the top etc etc if I use other bobbin threads. However I have several brands of embroidery thread and they all work fine, it is the bobbin thread that upsets the apple cart for me.

Wow, you really need to be using bobbin embroidery thread, so do rush on out and check. Hopefully your problems will be solved.

I have a Brother and I use either Brother bobbin thread or Finishing Touch. Both are 60 weight.

I use Marathon 100 or Madeira 120 embroidery bobbin thread on 10,000 m cones.

You need to be using bobbin thread. My 2 Brother machines only like Brother of Finishing Touch bobbin thread. Trying switching to one of these if you can...Barb

I get my bobbins prewound on ebay and they are terrific. never had a problem. I did buy from a different seller and they weren't as good. This lady sells all sizes i think, you can check her out at the link below. I don't know her personally I'm just a customer ;-)

Hi,
I see you have a lot suggestions.
Last week I had this problem the first time too.
It was the problem that I made the bobbin to full.
My machines (Janome 9700 and 11000)don't like too small bobbins, I buy pre wound and use the plastik bobbins from Singer or Janome. As thread I can use what ever I want - I use many times a thread for bobbins which is to weak for using at the top, like some kinds of rayon r metallic.

Did you remove the bobbin case completely? Sometimes there is a small thread inside, this was also my problem last week. I saw it at least as I removed the bobbincase and cleansed.
Another thing what happens after a long tme of using is, that the presure of the bonnbincase is too loose. There should be a very tiny screw at the front of the bobbincase.

I really wish you can embroider soon! I can feel how frustrating it is to waste time and thread.
Blessings
Bärbel

I too have a Brother and searched for bobbin thread. Not Just Threads has both class L and 15A pre-wound bobbins. I have not bought pre-wound bobbins yet for my machine. I have read several posts from other sites that the Brother machines do not like pre-wound bobbins. If I can find the articles I will post them as I get the time.

Can't help with a Brother machine. But my Janome caused me no end of problems when I used Madeira bobbin thread - with the bobbin thread showing on the front side. Then I changed to Janome bobbin thread, and no more problems. I think that Mareira bobbin thread is thicker than Jamone bobbin thread. Hope this helps you with sorting your problem.

I have a Babylock. It only likes "Finishing Touch" bobbin thread. I can not help but think that these machines are set-up at the factory to only use certain bobbin threads. I know of some machines that will use any kind of bobbin thread. Do you have two different bobbin cases? I have one that has a pink dot on it and one that has a green dot. I was told to use a different bobbin thread that I would need to use the case with the green dot. Have you tryed this? H&*

Debra - Bobbin thread is finer than the coloured embroidery thread. However, you should be able to use normal embroidery thread in the bobbin as well for when you do free standing lace or when you want the back to look the same colour as the front of any design.
You don't need a special stand for the big cones. If you do get one, stand it in a coffee jar, or similar tall jar, at the back of your machine away from the working hoop. Then you should be able to thread the machine over the top and into the tension discs as usual. If you do have a thread guide near the top of the machine that will help.
I have an 8-spool thread holder which attaches to the back of my machine but it won't hold the big cones so I use the coffee jar idea.

Also are you saying that Walmart will not back up their sales or products???!!! You should be able to return that machine and get a replacement that works. Have you spoken to someone in authority at Walmart? Have you told that person that you have done all that you can to make it work properly, including getting professional advice, but the machine is obviously faulty? Even low-end machines should work for much longer than yours has done.

There might be someone at JoAnn's who will take you under her wing and give you some help and that's worth a try but in the long run it is Walmart's responsibility to ensure that their products at least work properly.

I do wish I could help you but I'm in South Australia, near the South Pole!!! If you lived near my daughter in AZ I know she'd help you.
AlmaG.

I also have a Brother machine. I was having problems with the bobbin thread coming to the top. I took it to my Brother dealer and had it checked out. Could not find any problems with it and said I should use the pre wound bobbins as they are wound tighter. I have been using the prewound since then and am not having any problems. The only time I wind my own is if I want the bobbin the same color as my thread. Joyce

Which Brother machine model do you have?

EastWitch2

There are 2 different weights of Bobbin Thread for the Brother Machines.
A 60 weight and a 90 weight.
the 60 weight comes on a white spool.
The 90 weight comes on a green spool.

Different models use different weights of bobbin thread.

Here are a few websites that show the Brother Bobbin Threads in the 2 weights and they say which Brother machines models they are for.

http://www.grain-sewing.com/product.asp?SubId=189

Here are 3 more from All Brands.

http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp07474-0256.html

http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp07576-0147.html

http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp24902-0993.html

Hope this helps you!

EastWitch2

What I find concerning while reading the comments in this topic is that once you do find the 'right bobbin thread' to make your machine work, what happens when you want to do some FSL stitching where you need to use the same thread in the bobbin as you use on the top so that the FSL looks the same on both sides?
You need to be able to be versatile in your choice of threads used in the bobbin.
I still think you need to return the machine to Walmart and ask to speak to someone in authority if the desk clerks can't help you with a good replacement.
AlmaG.