What exactly is everyone calling serger thread? Good serger thread is 40 wt 2 ply. Much to thick for piecing. It is very cheap on Superior website for their brand of serger thread. Serger thread is cheaper for a reason.
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
(Post 8156510)
Seems to me thread made for serging is not as strong as piecing thread because you use three or more together in a serger so multiple threads made the seam strong.
Yes, it is two ply, but so are some other threads that are sold as sewing thread. |
I guess it turns out to be personal preference for the process and results. I have a lot of different threads, not "married" to one brand or weight. I'll use whatever works best on a project in my machine. So far nothing has fallen apart (and I even press seams open!) and I really don't expect my quilts to be around in a hundred years. I heard a presentation by a YLI thread representative a few years ago and she said use what you like that works in your machine.
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I once bought some Wooly Nylon serger thread...for my serger. It is a super stretchy thread that is made for knit fabrics. For things like t shirts & leggings, sweat pants etc.
One day I decided to try it out (on my domestic machine....Not the longarm) on some fmq. I used a knit needle, and loosened the tension a bit. After messing with it for a while (I had to put a spool net on the cone), it was so fun. I had it in several colors, and it added a texture that was so unexpected and cute. After practice & play, I did a whimsical bird & picket fence & flowers wall hanging. It also made cute butterflies & bees. I don't think I will use serger thread for construction, but it's great for decoration. It works well when couching yarn or ribbon, etc. too. |
Yes, it is two ply, but so are some other threads that are sold as sewing thread. |
I always use serger thread on all of my machines and have never had a problem. I agree with Stitchnripper. It is a matter of personal preference.
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I’ve also used it with a little guilt....and feel better about it now. Once upon a time I owned a costume business. I have so many colors of thread due to being anal about proper colors onthe serger. Great news to me...and away I’ll go!
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I have used it, but it is not as strong as regular thread. I quilted a quilt for myself many years ago. After a while the thread started popping creating toe catchers. I would not trust it. When you are using a serger, you are using 2 or more threads at a time.
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Only can report my experience - that some colours are too thick for piecing or are too weak and snap. I was given a whole box of thread that turned out to be overlocker thread and just for an experiment, I tried it in my HQ Sweet 16. The machine did not like it one bit and I don't like all the lint.
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I use it all the time on my domestic machine, and I use MaxiLock cones on my long arm. It works better than some of the more expensive threads I have purchased.
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