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#22
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Also, if you are not buying spools at a fabric store or walmart, etc. (with those, you get all purpose, or 50 wt).... then when looking at the thread, remember the weights (wt) is backwards in a way.
90 wt is very fine..used in bobbins for embroidery machines.
60 wt is fine...also used in bobbins for embroidery & sewing machines. For longarm quilter's Bottom Line (a Superior thread) is used sometimes for very small stippling, and other intricate designs...to avoid thread buildup).
50 wt is what is usually used for all purpose sewing. Coats n Clarks all purpose thread is a 50 wt, 3 ply thread.
most serger cones are 50 wt, but are a 2 ply thread, so may look thinner, but they are very strong, and work well for piecing quilts and general sewing.
40 wt cotton or poly thread is usually reserved for quilting or embroidery (top thread for the machine..and in embroidery, usually it's rayon or poly).
35 wt is usually used in quilting when you want the stitching to really stand out.
30 wt...same as above.
Now, Tex 27...that's probably equal to 50 wt.
If you go to http://www.superiorthreads.com you can find a lot of great information on threads. Which needle to use with which thread...tension issues, etc.
Whatever you do, don't use quilting thread on the spools (Coats n clark, etc.) on your machine...as I mentioned earlier, it has a coating on it & will gunk up the machine over time.
Marge
90 wt is very fine..used in bobbins for embroidery machines.
60 wt is fine...also used in bobbins for embroidery & sewing machines. For longarm quilter's Bottom Line (a Superior thread) is used sometimes for very small stippling, and other intricate designs...to avoid thread buildup).
50 wt is what is usually used for all purpose sewing. Coats n Clarks all purpose thread is a 50 wt, 3 ply thread.
most serger cones are 50 wt, but are a 2 ply thread, so may look thinner, but they are very strong, and work well for piecing quilts and general sewing.
40 wt cotton or poly thread is usually reserved for quilting or embroidery (top thread for the machine..and in embroidery, usually it's rayon or poly).
35 wt is usually used in quilting when you want the stitching to really stand out.
30 wt...same as above.
Now, Tex 27...that's probably equal to 50 wt.
If you go to http://www.superiorthreads.com you can find a lot of great information on threads. Which needle to use with which thread...tension issues, etc.
Whatever you do, don't use quilting thread on the spools (Coats n clark, etc.) on your machine...as I mentioned earlier, it has a coating on it & will gunk up the machine over time.
Marge
#23
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Originally Posted by okiepastor
Originally Posted by Lori S
Originally Posted by Aylahopper
Can you use serger thread on a regular sewing machine?
#26
For piecing I use the Essentials thread from Connecting Threads. I love that thread. For thread painting I love the Marathon Thread. Its fine and has a bit of sheen and makes wonderful thread work. I use Bottom Line in the bobbin.
#27
Originally Posted by Aylahopper
Can you use serger thread on a regular sewing machine?
#28
Originally Posted by Aylahopper
What type of thread do you use to piece your quilt top? Should you use Machine Quilt thread or is all purpose okay to use?
Just not sure...
Ayla
Just not sure...
Ayla
#29
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Location: Sullivan Ilinois
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I love Aurifil thread, you get more on your bobbin and almost no lint and better 1/4 inch seams. I use light grey called dove most of the time it blends with almost all colors except white and black. A little more expensive but goes a long ways..
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