Polyester Thread
#11
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Utah
Posts: 2,072
I use serger thread (specifically Maxilock) for machine quilting without any problems. I personally prefer 100% cotton threads for piecing.
When you're checking prices for thread, take a moment to figure the cost per yard/meter. When you do, you'll see how expensive the "cheaper" brands are. Coats & Clarks is a good example.
When you're checking prices for thread, take a moment to figure the cost per yard/meter. When you do, you'll see how expensive the "cheaper" brands are. Coats & Clarks is a good example.
#12
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: northern minnesota
Posts: 2,377
I think when we talk about serger thread, or cotton thread, or quilting thread, or polyester thread or any other kind of thread, it is good to mention the brand, the weight, what it is made of as "polyester" tread has a lot of variables. For example, I have found that King Tut, mettler, gutterman, sulky, coats and clark, wonderfil, YLI, Superior threads, ect. All make cotton thread and there is a lot of variety between them. As well as the thickness. So my answer, when folks ask is cotton or polyester thread better for piecing, I would ask back what brand and weight.