What kind of thread do you use for machine applique?
#8
It depends on what type of applique I'm doing and if I want the stitching to show or not.
If I'm doing a decorative stitch like blanket stitch, I'll use a heavier cotton thread so it shows up more. For a satin stitch, I want the threads to lie nicely next to one another, so then I might use a shiny polyester like Isacord.
If I'm doing the invisible applique using a blind hem stitch, I may use a finer polyester like Sew Fine or Bottom Line, or if I don't want to change thread colors then a clear polyester thread like Monopoly.
Not a very definitive answer, was it??? LOL
If I'm doing a decorative stitch like blanket stitch, I'll use a heavier cotton thread so it shows up more. For a satin stitch, I want the threads to lie nicely next to one another, so then I might use a shiny polyester like Isacord.
If I'm doing the invisible applique using a blind hem stitch, I may use a finer polyester like Sew Fine or Bottom Line, or if I don't want to change thread colors then a clear polyester thread like Monopoly.
Not a very definitive answer, was it??? LOL
#9
No police here. I use whatever looks good and doesn't breAk. Regular thread, maxi lock, embroidery thread. Some have even used a needle with a huge eye and a couple strands of floss (not myself but I've seen and heard of it)
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