Aylahopper

Can you use serger thread on a regular sewing machine?

MadQuilter

I generally use a basic, neutral color, cotton thread for my piecing. Planning to buy some of the Connecting Thread big spools next time. That said, sometimes, I simply use up whatever color I have in the bobbin, but I generally stick to cotton.

As far as the serger thread, I believe the answer is yes - as long as the thread isn't Nylon. Nylon doesn't handle heat well.

Prism99

You can, but fuzz can be a problem because serger thread is made with shorter strands of cotton. It means you need to clean your machine frequently, as fuzz buildup is bad for machines.

I switched to Aurifil 50wt for piecing and now will never go back to fuzzier threads (was using Mettler 60wt silk-finish, which is supposed to be less fuzzy than most). There is no much less lint with Aurifil!

margecam52

Thread marked "Quilting", like Coats n Clark, have a coating on them to help keep them from tangling during hand stitching. This coating can gum up your machine. I use generl purpose sewing thread...and sometimes Serger cones. The thread is really strong, even though it's only 2ply in most cases.

I have used bottom line by Superior threads, and it's nice also. Easier to get a true 1/4" seam that way.

BKrenning

The serger thread I've seen is a poly and I have used it for piecing but I have to sit it in a jar or mug behind the machine to use it. It's too big to fit on the spindle and it occasionally jerks causing the machine to freak out so again, more trouble than it's worth.

Little RoO

I am really interested in this post as I have just bought a Pfaff select 2 and it sews beautifully but I have just FMQ my first quilt...and bought King Tut on the advice of my quilt shop as being egytian cotton and excellent quality but it has broken far more than any other thread, both in the needle and bobbin...tension was fine and new needle inserted (Organ 14)...so was it the thread, machine,needle or me ?

BKrenning

I would use at least a 16 & possibly an 18 with King Tut. It is a good thread but thick. Also, loosen your tension a little on the top and bobbin if you're putting it in the bobbin. My Voyager came with a bunch of good Organ 16 needles but I had to put an 18 in it for King Tut. I use thinner Bottom Line or Sew Fine in the bobbin. I've also used regular piecing thread in the bobbin when I ran out of bobbin thread.

King Tut performs wonderfully on the high speed quilting machines. I haven't tried it on a domestic machine but I don't see why it wouldn't work just as well if you do the same thing--bigger needle and looser tensions.

Little RoO

Thank you so much....really appreciate your help with this

Lori S

I do ...shhh don't tell ! It is surprisingly strong! I have gotten just as much lint from some better brand threads.

okiepastor

I use it too--all the time--and usually use it wound on a bobbin for the top--easier than the jerks and broken thread or robins nest! I wind off about 20 or more bobbins at a time by putting the thread into the tension then holding the cone with my fingers only inside it while winding--easy as pie!