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by osueo 14 Jan 2014 ( edited Jan 15'14 00:48 )
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Can someone help me to decide which to use or which is better or when to use one and not the other----Brother bobbin thread----which is best to use???--60 weight bobbin thread or 90 weight bobbin thread?????? I currently use 60 weight in my Brother 780D but have seen 90 weight bobbin thread in ads. I use Sulky bobbin thread if it is all I have on hand but I prefer Brother bobbin thread. I welcome all comments/ideas/suggestions/ Thank y'all (as we say in the SOUTH:)))

Comments (5)
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by pcteddyb 14 Jan 2014
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I use prewound 60 weight in both of my Brothers. Never did use the Brother bobbin thread. Works well for me (my prewounds are from MetroEmb.com - the plastic sided ones and I use the little top hat pin).
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by hightechgrammy 14 Jan 2014
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I also use the prewound bobbin thread in the plastic bobbins. They work wonderful and they are so inexpensive!
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by AuntAnnie 14 Jan 2014
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Most embroidery designs are digitized to be used with 40 wt top thread and 60 wt bobbin thread. I recommend the light weight threads for light weight fabrics. I use prewound plastic bobbins and have purchased a separate bobbin case adjusted for the 60 wt thread.
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by lyns 15 Jan 2014
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I think it depends on your machine. Check your manual. I had a 750d that used 90 weight, but my 900 & 4000 use 60 weight. Also I only use Brother bobbin fill. Have had nothing but trouble with other brands but other people say they can use any brand with no troubles.
Lyn. xx
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by danababes 15 Jan 2014
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I checked online and your machine was factory set to use the 90wt (green label) Brother bobbin thread.

I have 2 Brother machines and I too prefer the Brother bobbin thread but my bigger Brother (which uses the 60wt/grey label) is also happy with prewound NEBS. hth :) xXx