Serger thread???
#12
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My experience with using a serger is that it needs several cones in order to make the over-lock stitching system. In this use, there are several threads, but I do not feel the weight of the thread is inferior to any other threads. I cannot imagine anyone making a mistake by using it since so many people have used it for many years. I think it is more preference. It is a choice to say a person would say they choose to use only the more expensive threads. If you consider how many stitches go into a quilt while quilting it, one broken thread is certainly not going to be a disaster. The quilt will NEVER fall apart. I cannot understand that theory.
We all have ideas of what works for us and because I make my quilts to give away, the price of thread is taken into consideration. And I doubt the recipient would know what kind of thread was used.
June in Cincinnati
We all have ideas of what works for us and because I make my quilts to give away, the price of thread is taken into consideration. And I doubt the recipient would know what kind of thread was used.
June in Cincinnati
#13
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Location: Bowie, Maryland
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Originally Posted by quiltlady1941
can you use serger thread to sew your quilt and would it be ok to quilt the quilt with the serger thread?
Thank you :)
Thank you :)
Marcia
#15
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Count the threads that actually make the seam to hold the fabric together with a serger: 2 Count the threads that make a seam to hold the fabric together with a normal straight stitch: 2
If two pieces of thread can hold a seam together on slacks, they surely can hold it together in a quilt top.
If two pieces of thread can hold a seam together on slacks, they surely can hold it together in a quilt top.
#17
Originally Posted by peacebypiece
Count the threads that actually make the seam to hold the fabric together with a serger: 2 Count the threads that make a seam to hold the fabric together with a normal straight stitch: 2
If two pieces of thread can hold a seam together on slacks, they surely can hold it together in a quilt top.
If two pieces of thread can hold a seam together on slacks, they surely can hold it together in a quilt top.
#18
I use serger thread, even embroidery thread for what I need done quilting and sewing wise and have had no issues. I have a small quilt that was done entirely in serger thread about 6 years ago and wash it at least 2 times a week for the past 6 years and it is still holding up well. In fact, I found no noticeable difference between in and the thread from Connecting Threads.
#20
Thanks everyone on your input on the serger thread....
I was given 4 very large totes filled with serger thread of every color... and as I don't use my serger very much I wanted to know how it would be for quilting..
I guess I will use it for my quilts and will try using it to quilt the quilt also...
Thank you all so much :)
I was given 4 very large totes filled with serger thread of every color... and as I don't use my serger very much I wanted to know how it would be for quilting..
I guess I will use it for my quilts and will try using it to quilt the quilt also...
Thank you all so much :)
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