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It is important that you choose the correct thread when sewing to ensure strong seams that won't come undone, and various other reasons. As with fabric, the sewing thread is made either from natural or synthetic fibers, or from both fibers blended together. The general rule of thumb is to use natural fiber thread with natural fabrics, and synthetic fiber thread with synthetic fabrics.
When shopping for thread, select thread with one shade darker than the fabric. For multi-colored fabrics choose thread to match the dominant color.
Cotton-wrapped Polyester Thread
Cotton-wrapped polyester is an all-purpose thread and can be used with natural and synthetic fibers, including woven and knit fabrics. It can be used for hand and machine sewing.
Extra Fine Cotton-wrapped Polyester Thread
Extra fine cotton-wrapped polyester thread is great to be used with lightweight fabrics because it reduces the puckering. It is also great for machine embroidery because it does not build up or break during the process.
Long-fiber Polyester Thread
Long-fiber Polyester is an even and smooth thread suitable for both hand and machine stitching.
100% Mercerized Cotton
100% mercerized cotton thread is suitable for natural fiber woven fabrics such as cotton, rayon, linen and wool. It does not have stretch, therefore it is not suitable for stretchy fabrics.
Topstitching and buttonhole Twist
Topstitching and Buttonhole Twist is great for topstitching, decorative machine stitching, and machine and hand-worked buttonholes.
Hand Quilting Thread
Hand quilting thread is a strong thread and comes in cotton or polyester/cotton. It does not tangle, knot, or untwist while hand sewing through multiple layers of fabric.
Button and Carpet Thread
Button and carpet thread is designed for hand sewing in areas where extra strength is required.
Silk Thread
Silk thread is a fine, yet strong thread suitable for silk and wool fabrics. It has enough stretch to make it suitable for knit fabrics. Because of its fineness it does not leave holes from stitching or imprints after pressing.
Nylon Thread
Nylon is another fine strong thread, and is suitable for light to medium weight synthetic fabrics.
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