Originally Posted by Prism99
Originally Posted by Aylahopper
Can you use serger thread on a regular sewing machine?
You can, but fuzz can be a problem because serger thread is made with shorter strands of cotton. It means you need to clean your machine frequently, as fuzz buildup is bad for machines.
I switched to Aurifil 50wt for piecing and now will never go back to fuzzier threads (was using Mettler 60wt silk-finish, which is supposed to be less fuzzy than most). There is no much less lint with Aurifil!
The serger thread I've seen is a poly and I have used it for piecing but I have to sit it in a jar or mug behind the machine to use it. It's too big to fit on the spindle and it occasionally jerks causing the machine to freak out so again, more trouble than it's worth.