Originally Posted by Monie
I have a small serge machine and need to know what is the difference in serge thread and regular thread. Can you use any polyester thread?
serger thread is a lesser quality thread. It is not SPUN as tight, so it tends to lint like crazy in a regular machine!
It does not have to be polyester thread either. It can be cotton.
it comes on the large economic cones, because serging takes nearly 3 times the thread as regular sewing!