Chester the bunny

I have used it to piece on my very first quilts. I thought they would fall apart after a while based on what others had said about only using "quality" thread.
Well I've had them for 20 years and washed them many times and they have not come apart.

Carole

DeniseP

I would never use serger thread in my sewing machine. Sergers are made to use with three or more threads and I don't think the thread is as strong as sewing machine thread. If I am taking the time to handmake something I want it to last.

kristen0112

I am neither for or against using serger thread. Might try it since many WHO have tried had no problems. I believe that personal testimony is of greater value than reading an article written by a company which is in the business of selling thread to quilters. Whose bottom line are corporations and businesses selling products looking out for? Of course a three ply thread is going to be stronger it also has more materials i.e. more money. But really does it cost THAT much more for one strand of thread? I wonder how much of this debate is really just hype?

sewingmom3

I use polyester on almost all my quilts and have never had a problem with them. I have quilted over 100 on my longarm.

ConnieF

Serger thread is a finer or thiner thread so when serged the seams are not bulky. Serger thread breaks easier, makes since for it is finer. I personaly wouldn't ever spend time piecing a nice quilt top with it for the seams of some who have used it have come out. As for quilting with it a whole different story. If you have pieced with a good 100% cotton thread and use a good bobbin thread you might get away with quilting with it... As one of the ladies here said I also love to quilt with Varigated threads. I prefer the blendables not varigated. They are by Sulky of America. I love the 12 wt threads.
The better the threads the less wear on your machine. If you hold up most serger threads you will see how fuzzy it is.
ConnieF

ckcowl

i've been using it for 20+ years---and can honestly say i've never had a quilt fall apart!
it is just as strong as any other thread i use- i've had much worst luck with cotton -quilting threads- which seem to break every few inches- i always do a strength test on what ever thread i want to use- the maxi-lock serger thread is wonderful to use!!!

pjnesler

I've been wondering about thread myself, now that I've read through so many responses, and see someone pretty much "in the business" is using it, I believe I shall too! thanks for sharing :thumbup:

grannypat7925

I use serger thread all the time and have not had a problem with it.