What is bobbin in embroidery?

The small spool under the needle plate that holds the lower thread, which locks with the top thread to form every stitch.

Machines and thread

Bobbin, explained

Home machines typically take a small drop-in or front-loading bobbin, while commercial heads often use L-style bobbins in a bobbin case. Many embroiderers buy prewound bobbins, which hold more thread and wind evenly. Running out of bobbin thread mid-design is a normal stop; many machines let you step back a few stitches and carry on.

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