Ever visited a website or fabric store and stumbled upon the notion, sewing supply and thread selection? Do you get puzzled trying to sort through what thread you need for a project? Let’s face it, we all want to get home and get sewing and not be scratching our head over thread. Yet, thread is just as important as the project itself. If you don’t purchase good quality thread or purchase the wrong type for the fabric you are using your project is in jeopardy of not lasting as long as you might like or not cooperating with the sewing machine itself. So, dressmaker’s often amass a thread arsenal that includes a rainbow of their most turned to threads as well as some specialty types for special projects. Check out my listing below for a guide to threads for your next project.
All Polyester or Cotton Wrapped Polyester: This thread is your workhorse. It is perfect for everyday crafting and general sewing projects. Purchase a rainbow collection of thread to have on hand when creativity strikes.
Pure Silk: If you find yourself drawn to sewing projects that include linen, rayon or silk fabric pick out a couple spools of silk thread in your favorite color scheme to keep in your stash.
Mercerized Cotton: This thread is also known as pearl cotton and it is made of, you guessed it, cotton. It can also be made using cotton thread with a poly core. Turn to this when you are using rayon, linen, or cotton fabric.
Spun Dacron: Dacron is created from synthetic polyester and it is the perfect pair for manmade fibers such as acrylic and nylon.
Machine Embroidery: While it is rather obvious that this thread is used for machine embroidery it can be used for hand embroidery too. Don’t forget to keep a few spools on hand for making buttonholes as well.
Buttonhole Twist: Can you guess what this might be used for? Yes, buttonholes! Use this thread with denim and other heavy weight material. You can also use buttonhole twist for embellishing your projects with some fancy stitching.
I hope this listing proves helpful. Remember that you must pair the right thread with the right fabric for a professional looking finished project. Do you have a favorite thread you turn to time and again? Tell us about it in the comment section below.
