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My Brother embroidery machine arrived last night! Plan on getting to know her today. My question is what type of embroidery thread to use, rayon or polyester? I know you can't used regular thread.
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Rayon is fine for items that don't receive a lot of abuse. Poly is better for items that will be USED frequently and will stand up through bleaching-think kids items. Poly is much sturdier and is now the "in" embroidery thread of choice, whereas it use to be rayon.
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You can use either. Rayon has a beautiful sheen, but now the Polyester threads do as well.
If the item will be laundered frequently, I would suggest useing Polyester. Rayon can fade with repeated washings.
Have fun :-D
If the item will be laundered frequently, I would suggest useing Polyester. Rayon can fade with repeated washings.
Have fun :-D
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