Embroidery Steady Stitch® Paper Sides Style L Polyester Prewound Bobbins
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Steady Stitch paper-sided Style L bobbins are prewound polyester bobbins for most commercial embroidery machines and many home machines. The semi-rigid paper sides help reduce lint in the bobbin cavity and create less friction and wear on the metal bobbin case. They come in white and black.
Price range: $31.49 through $33.59
Description
Embroidery Steady Stitch® Paper Sides Style L Polyester Prewound Bobbins
Steady Stitch paper-sided Style L bobbins are prewound polyester bobbins for most commercial embroidery machines and many home machines. The semi-rigid paper sides help reduce lint in the bobbin cavity and create less friction and wear on the metal bobbin case. They come in white and black.
What it is for
Key facts
Semi-rigid paper sides help reduce lint in the bobbin cavity.
Paper sides create less friction and wear against the metal bobbin case.
Style L fits most commercial embroidery machines and many home machines.
How to use it
- 1Check your machine’s bobbin size before ordering. Style L fits most commercial embroidery machines; Style M fits only machines built for it.
- 2Run the side type that works best in your machine with the least downtime. No one type is right for every machine.
- 3When you switch to magnetic core bobbins, remove the anti-backlash spring from the bobbin case.
- 4Re-check bobbin tension after changing bobbin type or brand. Sideless bobbins may need more tension than sided bobbins.
How it compares
| Type | What it does | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-sided bobbin | Semi-rigid sides cut lint in the bobbin cavity and reduce friction and wear on the bobbin case | General commercial embroidery |
| Plastic-sided bobbin | Resists warping from oil or humidity; easy to see when thread runs low | Humid or heavily oiled shops |
| Sideless bobbin | Lasts longer and shows thread level through the case; may need more tension | Watching thread level, fewer changes |
| Magnetic core bobbin | Steady tension and feed nearly to the end; remove the anti-backlash spring | Less waste and downtime |
| Sharp point needle | Cuts cleanly through tight weaves | Twill, denim, canvas, caps, broadcloth |
| Ball point needle (SES / light ball) | Pushes fibers aside instead of cutting them | T-shirts, fleece, sweatshirts, fine knits |
Good to know
A Style L bobbin is about the size of a nickel; a Style M is about the size of a quarter.
Style L fits most commercial embroidery machines and many home machines. Style A (Class 15) fits mostly home machines.
Run the bobbin that works best in your machine with the least downtime. No one type is right for every machine.
Continuous filament polyester bobbin thread makes less lint than spun thread.
Sizes & part numbers
Search our site or ask us by part number — it is the fastest way to reorder exactly what you ran last time.
| Option | Part # |
|---|---|
| White | STS102 |
| Black | Call for part # |
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Questions about Embroidery Steady Stitch® Paper Sides Style L Polyester Prewound Bobbins?
Tell us the garment, the design and your machine and we will tell you exactly what to run. Same-day shipping on orders before 3:30 PM CT from San Antonio, TX.
Technical Specifications
Embroidery Steady Stitch® Paper Sides Style L Polyester Prewound Bobbins — technical specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bobbin style | Style L |
| Sides | Paper sides |
| Part numbers | STS102 |
Specifications are typical values from the manufacturer and distributor. Questions? Call (512) 454-0505.
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
Documents & Specifications
Need a spec sheet or machine compatibility chart for the Steady Stitch® Paper Sides Style L Bobbins? Request the current documentation and we’ll send the latest revision for your records.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Style L and Style M bobbins?
Size. A Style L bobbin is about the size of a nickel, and a Style M (sometimes called a jumbo bobbin) is about the size of a quarter. The letters do not stand for large or medium, and M bobbins only fit machines built for them.
Do I need to change anything to run magnetic core bobbins?
Yes. Remove the anti-backlash spring from the bobbin case for best results.
Why use continuous filament polyester bobbin thread?
It makes less lint than spun thread, which keeps the bobbin area cleaner.
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