Blackberry

Can I use serger thread in my domestic sewing machine?

CathieD

Yes. Tweak your tension, if necessary, and off you go!

annievee

I do all the time--check strength of thread first. I use one of those serger thread holders, put in back of machine and thread machine--no problems.

bakermom

I have for years, never noticed any difference.

Onebyone

Seems to me thread made for serging is not as strong as piecing thread because you use three or more together in a serger so multiple threads made the seam strong. I met a few quilters who think all cone thread is serger thread because that was how it use to be sold. There were no cones of piecing thread available in the stores only serger thread.

Stitchnripper

I just started using it for free motion quilting, and did a search and found that lots of people use it, if it works in their machines. It seems strong enough to me and I clean my machine regularly enough that I don't notice lint. If it even makes lint.

Barb in Louisiana

I don't, because when I look at the strands of serger thread that I have, they are not even. There are thick, strong parts and then there are very thin parts. I don't have any confidence in it holding for any extended period.

I really like Glide for quilting. It is strong, seems to have very little lint and the biggest thing....my older Nolting likes it.

NZquilter

I do all the time for piecing, with big cones of neutral colors. I buy thread far less than before!

cashs_mom

I agree, Barb. I don't use serger thread for piecing either because of the low quality of the thread and the inconsistency of them. Also, most serger thread seems to be awfully linty and I hate linty thread.

Queenbarbiej

I use serger thread for piecing only. For fmq I am 100 percent cotton all the way. I find with fmq serger or all purpose thread has a tendency to break quite often.