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Aaa just get a magic marker , write serger on your sewing machine, it'll be good to go. thread can't read all that great
I know you're trying to be humorous, but serger thread is not thread I'd use for an heirloom quilt or really any project that would need 4 or 5 layers of strength. All thread is not created the same. It's like using finishing nails instead of screws on a deck project.
Hopefully it's not serger thread, Joe. I hear about people using cheap, serger thread in their quilts and it makes me cringe. Compare it to a Maxilock type thread(runs about a buck a large cone on sale, so that should give you an idea of quality;>) and see if it's the same kind of thread.
Sure, businesses will use Maxilock because i's CHEAP. Means they make more money. Will it hold up for 10, 15 years? Doubtful and I wouldn't hire any longarmer who uses it. Really it comes down to is the thread a good quality. If it is use it..
From Superior Threads site:
Serger thread plays a critical role in our sewing world today. It is different than regular sewing machine thread and serves a different purpose most of the time. It is important that if you are using a serger thread, that you use a quality thread to maximize its potential. Serger thread is fine and thin. It differs from most traditional sewing machine thread in that way. The reason is because of the many tension discs, thread guides and loops or holes that the thread must pass through in order to have an overlock or serger stitch accomplished. It is therefore critical that the serger thread be mercerized which means that it has been tightly bound and had any loose fibers singed off. This makes it smooth, slightly shiny and free of lint and loose fibers.
serger threadsSerger thread must also have a small amount of elasticity to it in order to glide easily through the serger without causing tension problems. The thread for your serger should also be crosswound which means that it sill come off of the spool without any difficulty or tightness. If there are pauses or pulling in any way, your stitches will be uneven.
Last of all, it is critical that you find a thread for your serger that matches the fabric color that you will be using it for. It is tacky and unsightly to have an item sewn and serged with the wrong color thread. Your sewing projects will be of a higher quality if you stick to quality thread and matching color. Serger thread can be found in many places and will continually provide a good, even stitch if quality is adhered to first. Be sure that your serger is meant for the type of thread you put through it by checking the user’s manual for details.