Sewing Machines Reviewed

  • Home
  • Brands
    • Bernina
    • Brother
    • Elna
    • Euro Pro
    • Janome
    • Pfaff
    • Singer
    • Husqvarna Viking
    • White
  • Types
    • Computerized
    • Embroidery
    • Quilting
    • Sergers
    • Entry Level
    • Childrens’s Machines
    • Refurbished
    • Used Sewing Machines
  • Sewing Business
    • Business Start-up
  • Projects
    • Simple Projects
    • Videos
      • Silhouette Cameo Videos
      • Easy Sewing Projects
      • Quilting Tutorials
  • Supplies
    • Sewing Notions
    • Sewing Storage
    • Accessories & Software
    • Learn to Sew Books
You are here: Home / Sewing Notions / Sewing Machine Thread

Sewing Machine Thread

Sewing machine thread comes in a variety of types and sizes, and it is important that you choose it carefully when you are sewing a project.

Years ago, the choice was pretty simple. You just chose a color thread that was close to the colors in your fabric, and that was that.

Course on sewing fleeceSew with Fleece the EASY Way!

Don’t you just love fleece! It’s so soft and comfy. But, its softness and stretch sometimes make it a bit difficult to sew. Well, you can relax. This video course takes the mystery out of sewing with fleece and reveals the secrets of how to do it right. You’ll love the new projects that you make! Sign up now for this great fleece sewing video course.

Simply click on the text link below the picture or on the picture for more information about sewing machine thread…

 Coats & Clark Dual Duty All-Purpose Thread 400 Yds - Black (ONE spool)

Coats & Clark Dual Duty All-Purpose Thread 400 Yds – Black (ONE spool)
All purpose black thread.


Coats & Clark Dual Duty All Purpose XP Thread Assortment 50/Pkg 9000
Colorful assortment of 50 spools, each with 125 yards of all purpose thread.
 Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP Heavy Thread 125yds - Black

Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP Heavy Thread 125yds – Black
Heavy duty black thread.
 Gutermann Sew-All Thread 1000 M (1094 Yds) #20 Nu White

Gutermann Sew-All Thread 1000 M (1094 Yds) #20 Nu White
100% polyester thread in large (1094 yards) spool.
 Coats & Clark Extra Strong & Upholstery Thread 150yd-Natural

Coats & Clark Extra Strong & Upholstery Thread 150yd – Natural
100% nylon thread.
 Coats & Clark Extra Strong Jean Thread 70 Yds-Golden

Coats & Clark Extra Strong Jean Thread 70 Yds-Golden
Cotton over polyester—golden color for jeans.


Cotton Thread – Color BLACK – 1000M Spools – 50/3 ply – 40 Colors Available
100% cotton all purpose thread – 40 colors available.


24 Assorted Spools of Thread Full Size 200 Yards Each
24 spools of polyester thread in assorted colors.
 Polyester Sewing Thread - 600m - Color 102

Polyester Sewing Thread – 600m – Color 102
Spun polyester spools of 660 yards each – 60 colors available.

 Choosing Sewing Machine Thread

for Your Sewing Project

Choosing sewing machine thread is not so simple as it used to be. There are a number of different types and sizes, and of course, many colors.

  • All Purpose – This is your fallback thread for most beginner or intermediate projects. The thread is made of polyester and covered with cotton. Because of the combination, it has some stretch and also has strength. You can use a cotton/polyester thread with most fabrics, and this thread is inexpensive and widely available. It is a sewing machine thread, not a machine embroidery thread.In addition, you will often see a polyester sewing machine thread designated as an all-purpose thread. While this is not the best choice, it is far more common than cotton/polyester recently.
    Choosing sewing machine thread for your sewing project is important.

    Choosing sewing machine thread is an important step in a project
  • Heavy Duty Thread – This thread is designed for use with heavy fabrics, like upholstery fabrics, vinyl, coat fabrics, and drapery fabrics. The size is usually around “40”, and the thread is fairly thick. This thread is also quite strong.
  • Polyester Sewing Machine Thread – is used for both stitching and for embroidery. It often has a wax or silicone finish that makes it smooth and “slippery”, passing through fabric and your machine easily. For embroidery, this thread is cheaper than rayon, but it has a duller finish or sheen. Polyester sewing machine thread is your best choice for stretchy fabrics and knits.
  • Monofilament or nylon – This thread is used when you want it to be invisible, for example, when you are quilting in the ditch on a quilt project. It works on light to medium weight fabrics and is quite strong. This sewing machine thread comes in clear or a light gray color.
  • Cotton Sewing Machine Thread – Cotton works well for most basic garment or craft sewing and many quilters only use cotton with their 100% cotton fabrics. Cotton is fairly strong, but, if used on stretchy or knitted fabrics, it will break because it has no “give”.

A Sewing Machine Thread Spool is not a Spool

I am amazed at the “bargains” that I see online. It looks like you get a huge number of spools of thread for a really cheap price. But all is not as it seems.

Spools of thread have different amounts of thread on them. Some have only a few yards—not enough to finish most projects. So you need to make sure that you are comparing thread offers that have the same amount of thread. Otherwise, you’re just fooling yourself, because you’ll have to buy more sewing machine thread to finish any project that you start.

There’s another even more important issue, though. The quality of your sewing machine thread is very important. Some sewing machine companies recommend using only certain threads. This is because cheaper threads can have a roughness that isn’t visible to the naked eye.

If your sewing machine thread is not smooth, it can make little tears in your fabric, and, worse yet, it can actually do damage to your sewing machine. Many sewing machines, especially computerized sewing machines, can cost thousands of dollars. Saving a few pennies or dollars by using cheap thread is just not worth doing damage to your expensive but delicate sewing machine!

When choosing sewing machine thread for a project, match the thread type to your fabric, match the colors and make sure that you are using high quality sewing machine thread. That way your projects will always turn out the way you want them to.

Sewing Bras courseMake Bras that Fit and Support You!

Did you know that there are people whose profession is “fitting bras”? That’s because it’s such a difficult task to find a bra that fits you and feels good and looks good! How many bras do you have in your drawer right now that you bought and then abandoned, because they just didn’t fit? Well, you can fix that right now! This video course will show you how to measure, fit and make your own bras. And not just ugly ones that fit! Pretty lacy bras, sexy bras, cute ones and very personal ones. Don’t wear another mis-fitting bra again. Sign up now for this fantastic life-saving video course on how to make your own bras…

Here are some more sewing notions:

Sewing Machine Needles
Sewing Machine Needles
Sewing Scissors
Sewing Scissors
Rotary Cutter
Rotary Cutter

Related Posts:

  • Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machine
  • Elna Sewing Machines
  • Singer 7469 Quilting Machine
  • Sewing Storage
  • Singer Sewing Machines
  • Brother SE-400

Sewing Storage

Sewing Notions

Sewing Accessories

Learn to Sew Books

Easy Projects

Learn to Quilt

Sewing Videos

Make Money Sewing

By Linda Brinser,
Copyright © 2009-2021
Best-Sewing-Machines-Reviewed.com
All Rights Reserved


There may be links in the post above that are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission, which does not affect the price you pay for the product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I would use personally and believe will add value to my readers.

Information

Contact us
About Me
Disclosure
Disclaimer
Privacy Policy
Link to Us

© 2009–2025 Best-Sewing-Machines-Reviewed.com All Rights Reserved