Invisible Thread
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Invisible Thread
If I use nylon invisible thread to quilt the layers together, will that reduce the wear? Another way to ask, does it cut fabric when it is being washed? Thanks for any information you have.
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I often use Aurifil invisible thread in my needle when free motion quilting. Aurifil's invisible thread is made of nylon. I have only been quilting for 3 years; but so far, those quilts are holding up fine. I don't know about long term.
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Harriet Hargrave has quilted many quilts using nylon monofilament thread. YLI brand is a good one. For nylon, you need a thread that is as fine as hair; the nylon threads sold in stores is usually way too thick.
Nylon may yellow somewhat over the years and may also become brittle; however, in general it holds up pretty well. I have seen no evidence that it cuts into the fabric. You do not want to use nylon monofilament in baby quilts just in case a thread gets pulled out; it is so fine and strong, it can wrap around a baby's toe or finger and cut off circulation.
The experience I have had with polyester invisible thread is that it is not as fine or transparent as nylon. I tried it for machine applique but do not like it as much as nylon for that purpose. Quilting with it may be a different story. The advantages of polyester over nylon are that it won't yellow and won't become brittle over time.
Nylon may yellow somewhat over the years and may also become brittle; however, in general it holds up pretty well. I have seen no evidence that it cuts into the fabric. You do not want to use nylon monofilament in baby quilts just in case a thread gets pulled out; it is so fine and strong, it can wrap around a baby's toe or finger and cut off circulation.
The experience I have had with polyester invisible thread is that it is not as fine or transparent as nylon. I tried it for machine applique but do not like it as much as nylon for that purpose. Quilting with it may be a different story. The advantages of polyester over nylon are that it won't yellow and won't become brittle over time.
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