Sulky Varigated Rayon stitched chart?

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04-16-2013, 06:51 AM

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romanojg

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Originally Posted by Ginaky

One thing you need to know--rayon threads are not colorfast! When I first got my embroidery machine I used some rayon threads (Sulky)--I quickly learned that and changed to polyester threads.

This is true of rayon but unless it'll be under heavy washing it normally isn't a problem. You also have to watch polyester because it'll melt if you have to iron it. I've also used some cotton (Aurifil) to embroider with, they have great varigated.

04-17-2013, 08:58 AM

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Micha

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Originally Posted by Ginaky

One thing you need to know--rayon threads are not colorfast! When I first got my embroidery machine I used some rayon threads (Sulky)--I quickly learned that and changed to polyester threads.

Thanks! I did not know that. That's really good information to have.

Micha

Actually, I just checked their website and they say they are.

http://www.sulky.com/faqs/faq_003.php

What kind of problems did you have? Was your fabric colorfast?

Thanks,
Micha

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04-17-2013, 05:17 PM

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Ginaky

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The fabric was colorfast. I just know the colors didn't hold true, but I haven't bought any for probably 10 years or more. I've stayed with polyester, and I've ironed them and never had them melt. I guess it all depends on what you are going to do with them.