Jerrie

I have a Brothers SE 350 and i want to do some simple embroidery ( Quilt Label ) Do i have to use embroidery thread or can i use some poly or Nylon thread just reg sewing thread. If anyone have some to sell me just any color will do Please let me know I am new at the embroidery on my machine

sharon b

I have always just used the embroidery thread , so I will be interested in what others say :wink:

I have heard you can use the serger thread, but have never tried it. It does not shine like the other thread.

Grama Lehr

I can use nylon thread with my machine. Polyester might work best with the labels, it won't melt with a hot iron.

Jerrie

I don't care for the shine if i can use the Serger thread that would be good so quilters please let me know on that also

Grama Lehr

What kind of machine do you own?

Jerrie

I have a Brothers SE 350

Grama Lehr

You can really use any type of thread that you want. . . . . it will just look different. Embroidery thread has the shine and brilliant colors. Try it and see if you like it.

Sadiemae

I use rayon because I do like the shine.

amma

Emb designs are made with the thicker emb thread in mind. You may be able to use two strands of regular sewing thread though :wink: you may need to use a little bigger eyed needle though, I havent tried this but I would think two threads may be slightly bigger than one emb thread...
You could even use two different colors for a fun look.

Melinda in Tulsa

Yes you can use regular sewing thread. It's just a little finer and doesn't have the shine. I've used it many times when I needed a color I didn't have. My gf uses it for her sample stitch outs all the time. The thread companies want you to think you *have* to use emb. thread, so they can sell more thread. Use what you have until you can get what you want. Have fun.