Serger Thread
#22
This is interesting to me, as I have always been told to NEVER use serger thread in a regular sewing machine. My thought has been that if I can use metallic thread or other specialty threads why can't I use serger thread. I figured I just have to change the needle and tension to accommodate the bulkiness.
#25
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I use serger thread a lot. Just remember that it is 60 weight, not the 50 weight that standard thread is. It won't make much difference in piecing, but I wouldn't recommend it for machine quilting. I like 40 weight for most quilting.
#26
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Serger thread is polyester, thus, it has less lint than most cotton threads. It is also stronger than cotton threads. Matter of fact, I've found that it is actually stronger that cotton fabric. Why, you ask?
I have used it in my quilts for years, but recently I discovered that it may be TOO strong. I used it for the lap quilt EVERYBODY uses when they watch TV. First one in the room grabs it. I made it about 25 years ago, and the piecing stitches have finally started breaking the pieces apart. Same thing happened to a lap quilt I made for my DGS 12 years ago. Lots of love and it started coming apart.
So I guess that the folks who've been telling us to use cotton thread for piecing have a point. But 25 years of use for my quilt and 12 years of really hard loving for DGS's quilt is pretty good ... By the way, the rest of the cotton pieces were not worn at all - just the seams.
I have used it in my quilts for years, but recently I discovered that it may be TOO strong. I used it for the lap quilt EVERYBODY uses when they watch TV. First one in the room grabs it. I made it about 25 years ago, and the piecing stitches have finally started breaking the pieces apart. Same thing happened to a lap quilt I made for my DGS 12 years ago. Lots of love and it started coming apart.
So I guess that the folks who've been telling us to use cotton thread for piecing have a point. But 25 years of use for my quilt and 12 years of really hard loving for DGS's quilt is pretty good ... By the way, the rest of the cotton pieces were not worn at all - just the seams.
#27
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Originally Posted by Barbara Antman
I have a cone of serger thread that is the perfect color for an upcoming quilt. I have searched for this color in all regular spools of thread to no avail.
If I was to use serger thread on my regular machine, both upper and bobbin, would it harm, jam or "lint" up a machine that is not a serger :?:
Thanks for your help.
Barbara
If I was to use serger thread on my regular machine, both upper and bobbin, would it harm, jam or "lint" up a machine that is not a serger :?:
Thanks for your help.
Barbara
#30
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Oklahoma
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I use serger thread all the time. When it's on sale, I buy a ton of it. It does make a little lint, so everytime I change bobbins, I brush out my machine and bobbin case. My quilts are used and used and used and it has held up beautifully.
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