Anyone know what I'm talking about?
#31
Originally Posted by Susan F
Why do you need to do that? There is a holder stand so you can use cone thread with your sewing machine maybe that's what she's talking about. I think I got mine at Jo-Ann's
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Originally Posted by sharon b
I was told not to use the serger thread from a cone for regular sewing as it is not as strong ? Was I mislead ? What do you think , is it possible to use serger thread for regular sewing ? Thanks for the help?
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Originally Posted by Rose Marie
My machine wont use cones and I just use Coat and Clarks with the pop up top and have no problems. I bought cones when I first bought my machine and it was a mess trying to use them so I gave up and just use regular thread and it works fine.
I have a H Viking Sapphire 830 machine.
I dont use the cheaper thread without the pop up top like you get at Walmart.
I have a H Viking Sapphire 830 machine.
I dont use the cheaper thread without the pop up top like you get at Walmart.
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Originally Posted by mpspeedy
I have both. I got them through Nancy's Notions. I once worked for a Bernina Dealer who also did alterations and custom dressmaking. We often used the bobbin one on our serger when we were doing an alteration or small job. It allowed us to use regular thread rather than having to open a large serger spool that we may not have any more use for in the future. While there is a lot of serger thread out there the colors are not as plentiful. The only problem with serger thread in the sewing machine is the additional lint. Make sure you clean your machine often when using serger thread for regular sewing or quilting.
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I have had my serger E winder for several years and I got it at Nancy Notions and have seen it several other places. It works great unless you used different machines to wind as each machine takes a different rewinder bottom. The spools are special spools that you wind onto. I have seen then at some Hancock's stores also.
Serger thread is only 2 ply and sewing machine thread is 3 ply. That is why serger thread is thinner and not as strong.
Serger thread is only 2 ply and sewing machine thread is 3 ply. That is why serger thread is thinner and not as strong.
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Originally Posted by Rose Marie
Coats and Clarks new spools have a top that lifts up and the thread start is under it. When done sewing just slip the end under the top to keep it from unwinding.
These are just regular looking spools not the cone type.
These are just regular looking spools not the cone type.
#38
Originally Posted by JoanneS
Originally Posted by Rose Marie
My machine wont use cones and I just use Coat and Clarks with the pop up top and have no problems. I bought cones when I first bought my machine and it was a mess trying to use them so I gave up and just use regular thread and it works fine.
I have a H Viking Sapphire 830 machine.
I dont use the cheaper thread without the pop up top like you get at Walmart.
I have a H Viking Sapphire 830 machine.
I dont use the cheaper thread without the pop up top like you get at Walmart.
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