Thread Quality??
Yes, there is a major difference in threads. Some brands of threads are made cheaper and therefore are a weaker thread, break more frequently and leave lint in your sewing machine which causes further problems.
Don't assume that all threads are the same. Whether you are quilting, embroidering or just plain sewing, purchase good quality threads!! After you have spent a lot of time and effort into your project, you want it to hold up for years to come and look the best that it can! Not only does the thread affect your project, but also your sewing machine. Spending a little more on thread is definitely worth the extra money to keep your prized sewing machine running in tip-top shape!
See samples of thread brands magnified here. I found the difference in thread brands incredible! Different brands of thread for sewing, quilting, serging and embroidery are magnified to show the loose fibers which wreck havoc in your fabric and machine!
I have used Coats & Clarks All Purpose thread for most of my basic sewing, especially garments. I may try using an alternate brand after seeing the loose fibers it contains! For quilting, I like to use Mettler 100% cotton; it seems to be wound tight with very few loose fibers as shown. For embroidery I use Sulky or Isacord.
The lesson learned: Purchase good quality thread; it is most certainly worth it!!
by Serena Smith
With so many kinds and brands of threads available for sewing and
embroidery it is hard to know which one is the best! Is there one
that breaks less often and stitches nicer? Are the more expensive
threads really worth paying the extra compared to the less expensive
spools?
Yes, there is a major difference in threads. Some brands of threads are made cheaper and therefore are a weaker thread, break more frequently and leave lint in your sewing machine which causes further problems.
Don't assume that all threads are the same. Whether you are quilting, embroidering or just plain sewing, purchase good quality threads!! After you have spent a lot of time and effort into your project, you want it to hold up for years to come and look the best that it can! Not only does the thread affect your project, but also your sewing machine. Spending a little more on thread is definitely worth the extra money to keep your prized sewing machine running in tip-top shape!
See samples of thread brands magnified here. I found the difference in thread brands incredible! Different brands of thread for sewing, quilting, serging and embroidery are magnified to show the loose fibers which wreck havoc in your fabric and machine!
I have used Coats & Clarks All Purpose thread for most of my basic sewing, especially garments. I may try using an alternate brand after seeing the loose fibers it contains! For quilting, I like to use Mettler 100% cotton; it seems to be wound tight with very few loose fibers as shown. For embroidery I use Sulky or Isacord.
The lesson learned: Purchase good quality thread; it is most certainly worth it!!
