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Bobbin Capacity | How Much Thread Does My Bobbin Hold?

How much thread does my bobbin hold? There is a major difference between a self-wound bobbin and a professionally wound prewound bobbin. Even among self-wound bobbins, there will be differences due to machine winding tension settings, speed, and size of thread. Here are estimates:

L style Bobbin
Bottom Line: 118 yds.
Masterpiece: 80 yds.
Brand X cotton: 39 yds.
So Fine: 66 yds.

M style bobbin

Bottom Line: 215 yds.
Masterpiece: 148 yds.
Brand X cotton: 71 yds.
So Fine: 120 yds

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