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Old 08-15-2010, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by DeniseP
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I have used the MaxiLock serger thread numerous times on my FMQ and I like it. It is 100% cotton and fairly reasonably priced. I haven't had any problems with it even after wash and ironing the quilt. But would be open to other users comments. Someone told me that it is a little lighter weight than other threads because it is meant to be used in combination with other strands of serger thread on the serger, but so far no problems, and it doesn't list a weight on the cones.
MaxiLock thread is not 100% cotton, it is 100% polyester. If you read inside the cone you will see this. I do not find serger thread to be strong enough to hold a quilt together for years to come. If you pull on the thread, it breaks easily and a quilt is too much work to have it come apart.
I have yet for clothing sewn with MaxiLock to fall apart, even stuff made by my mom 20 years ago.
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Old 08-15-2010, 09:52 AM
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In my experience, serger thread puts out a lot of lint. I don't like all that lint in my sewing machine.
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Old 08-15-2010, 10:40 AM
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I haven't read all the threads yet but I have used serger thread & didn't know I wasn't suppose to. I quilted several with it & no problem. So hey what ever works.
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Old 08-15-2010, 11:11 AM
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I think if it is a good quality thread, it should be fine. The problem with the cheaper threads can be excessive lint.It will still sew, but you will have to clean your machine pretty often. :?
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Old 08-15-2010, 12:14 PM
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I use serger thread all the time for the sewing of the quilt tops and FMQ, and have had no problems.
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Old 08-15-2010, 12:19 PM
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I buy the Maxilock when on sale...I also use Connecting threads...so far no problem with either...
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Old 08-15-2010, 02:37 PM
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I use serger thread for everything. I have never had any problems with it.
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Old 08-15-2010, 02:42 PM
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I also use Serger Thread for everything , it last longer and cheaper to buy. :thumbup:
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Old 08-15-2010, 03:06 PM
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Years ago I tested quite a few brands of thread. I found Maxi lock to meet all my needs from my sergers to industrial machines.
I have sewn for a number of different clients in my workshop. All of them included Maxi lock with their job. This is how I found out that Maxi lock does make a heavier weight on cones that contain 6000 yds.
Strength test your thread by taking it between both hands and trying to break it. Pretty hard to do.
I have used it on bridal wear to heavy duck civil war costumes to replacing zippers in work jackets.
Many slipcovers and draperies have also been done with Maxi lock from my workroom.
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is it 50 weight thread? Sometimes serger thread is made differently than cotton thread for quilting.
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