Buying guide · thread
Which thread for which job
Cheap thread sheds lint into your machine and breaks under tension. Match fibre and weight to the job, and use the same thread top and bobbin unless you have a reason not to.
Cheap thread sheds lint into your machine and breaks under tension. Match fibre and weight to the job, and use the same thread top and bobbin unless you have a reason not to.
Questions people actually ask
Is expensive thread really better?
It sheds less lint, which is a measurable difference rather than a marketing one. That lint packs into the bobbin race and the tension discs, where it causes the faults people blame on the machine.
Can I use embroidery thread for construction?
No. Embroidery thread is optimised for sheen and speed, not strength. Use it for decoration and ordinary polyester for seams.