Brown Barbob Type L (Box of 50)

Brown Type L Pre-Wound Barbobs, Box of 50

Brown Type L Barbobs are ready-wound bobbins for compatible sewing machines, providing a convenient lower-thread supply for professional upholstery and production sewing.

Supplied in a box of 50, they are particularly useful in furniture, cushion, mattress and soft-furnishing workrooms where repeated bobbin winding can interrupt production.

Browse Sewing Threads & Barbobs for the full selection of pre-wound bobbins and machine-sewing threads.

Brown Bobbin Thread for Upholstery

Brown is a lower-thread colour for a wide range of upholstery materials, including:

• Brown furniture fabrics
• Tan materials
• Earthy and natural shades
• Brown vinyls
• Leather-look upholstery
• Patterned fabrics
• Cushion covers
• Concealed furniture seams

For suitable upholstery coverings,

Where the reverse of the seam will remain concealed, the lower thread does not always need to be an exact colour match. Where stitching may be visible from either side, test the completed seam first.

Check That Your Machine Uses Type L

The Type L designation refers to the bobbin format and is important when selecting a replacement.

Type L and Type G Barbobs should not be assumed to be interchangeable simply because they may look similar.

Before ordering, check:

• Sewing-machine specification
• Existing bobbin
• Bobbin case
• Required bobbin type
• Overall fit within the machine

If your machine requires Type G, choose Brown Barbob Type G, Box of 50 instead.

Correct bobbin fit is important for smooth rotation, consistent thread delivery and reliable stitch formation.

Pair with Suitable Upholstery Sewing Thread

The upper and lower threads work together to form the finished machine stitch.

For strong furniture and upholstery construction seams, Somabond 40's Bonded Nylon Sewing Thread provides a professional bonded nylon option in an extensive range of colours.

For a different thread construction, M36 PolyCotton Corespun Sewing Thread combines a polyester core with a cotton outer surface.

When setting up the machine, consider:

• Upper-thread type
• Needle system and size
• Bobbin compatibility
• Thread tension
• Material thickness
• Number of layers
• Seam construction
• Required stitch appearance

Always test the complete thread, bobbin, needle and material combination before finished production sewing.

Useful for Cushions, Piping & Zip Work

Pre-wound Type L Barbobs are particularly convenient when the same sewing setup is used repeatedly for cushions and furniture covers.

Typical applications can include:

• Seat and back cushions
• Sofa and chair covers
• Piped seams
• Cushion borders
• Zip panels
• Mattress borders
• Soft furnishings

For piped cushions and furniture edges, browse Piping Cords.

For removable covers and cushion closures, explore the Zipping range.

Piping, zip panels and folded seam allowances can create several layers of material, so test the machine through the thickest part of the intended seam.

Other Type L Barbob Colours

also supplies Type L Barbobs in other practical upholstery colours:

• Beige Barbob Type L, Box of 50 for beige, cream and neutral upholstery
• Black Barbob Type L, Box of 50 for black and darker materials
• White Barbob Type L, Box of 50 for white and pale upholstery

Keeping frequently used colours available can reduce unnecessary bobbin winding when moving between different sewing jobs.

Store Barbobs Cleanly

Keep unused pre-wound bobbins in their original box or another clean container and protect them from dust, loose fibres, adhesive overspray and oil.

Type G and Type L stock should also be kept separately labelled to prevent the two formats becoming mixed.

For routine sewing-machine maintenance, use 125ml Sewing Machine Oil sparingly at lubrication points specified by the machine manufacturer.

Keep oil away from thread, bobbins and finished upholstery materials.

Brown Type L Barbobs supplied as a box of 50 pre-wound bobbins for compatible upholstery and industrial sewing machines.

Ready-wound bobbins save time compared with winding individual bobbins and are used for furniture upholstery, cushion manufacture, soft furnishings, mattress work and other repetitive production sewing.

Brown is a practical lower-thread colour for brown, tan, leather-look, natural and other earthy upholstery shades.

Type L and Type G Barbobs are different bobbin formats and are not interchangeable. Always check the sewing-machine specification, bobbin case or existing bobbin before ordering.

For the alternative format, see Brown Barbob Type G. Other Type L colours include Beige Barbob Type L, Black Barbob Type L and White Barbob Type L.

see the Sewing Threads & Barbobs or wider Sewing Threads & Twines range.