We often get asked, "Can you use embroidery thread as a sewing thread or seaming/construction thread?". In this video, Gary talks about this topic in detail and explains the answer to this very popular question.
Thanks Garry, found this very interesting. I've been sewing for about 17 years, youtube taught and supported by a patient wife. What I valued about your video was how much information there was. There's lots of info on fabrics, patterns etc. very little by comparison on threads. I'd love to see more on weight, thickness' etc. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Regards from North Wales UK
Thank you more than you can realize. So many people say I must not use my embroidery thread for piecing. I felt like it was durable enough... but was concerned. Now I feel comfortable using it whenever and wherever I want. Thank you for your great investigative, informative post.
People on the internet always said no but I always used embroidery thread on beginner projects since I was more comfortable using it because it was thicker. Used it to make a few things for cosplay and one weighted item
Thank you for this tutorial, as I have always wondered about the use of different cottons for all methods of sewing, overlocking/serging and embroidery etc.
That was interesting. Thankyou. I never knew that but now I do. I love Rasant thread and have been using it for over 40 years. I always knew I was onto a good thing.
This was very informative; I was just recently wondering what thread to use for fancy stitches on my new sewing machine (which isn't, strictly speaking, an embroidery machine; just has a nice array of non utility decorative stitches), and it seems either of the threads mentioned above will work just fine. FYI, if you answer someone's question on a video on RU-vid, (if the recipient has the correct setting enabled), clicking their "Like" thumbs up button will notify them that you've answered their query, otherwise they may never know unless they come back to the video. RU-vid isn't "direct message" friendly any more.
Thank you for your message. You can use machine embroidery threads to stitch out your decorative stitches with no problem. You just have to adjust your tension accordingly :)
Thank you so much for this video. I just purchased a box of 63 spools of embroidery thread. I started a project last night that requires a small piece of fabric (7-1/4 x 11) to be quilted. I am having so many problems. The borrom of the piece looks perfect. The top stitches are wavy, and it is driving me crazy. I did all of the usual things like rethreading the machine, putting the bobbin in and out, replacing the needles, adjusting tension, and it was not helping. I hate to think I just purchased all of this thread, and I cannot use it. I am going to search your videos to see if you did one about tension.
@horsemomlisanc Hi there, are you still having troubles with your stiching? You can reach out to us via our webpage and send images through our chat bubble. We also are contactable via support@echidnasewing.com.au
Nice to know. I came here because there I Googled and it said no absolutely not. Well, I wouldn't use it for my blankets but I would use it on anything other than cotton material now. Thank you!
Thanks for this info. I have lots of Hemingworth threads and love using them for everything but just recently have been finding a couple of them almost dissolving or disintegrating after I iron the seams. Have you come across this before?
Hi Diana, please give us a call at Echidna so we can have a look into this issue and resolve it for you. Our phone number is 1800 000 360 (Australia free call number).
What heat setting did you have your iron set at as the heat of the iron can affect the thread. Can you send some photo's to our head office of what is occurring to this email address: support@echidnasewing.com.au
Would I be able to use a polyester cotton thread for sewing on an embroidery machine? I picked a pool up by mistake and I had to use a bigger needle instead of a 7511 needle like common embroidery thread. What is your recommendation thank you.
Using a polyester-cotton blend thread for embroidery is possible, but it may not yield the same results as using specialized embroidery thread. Polyester-cotton blend thread is often used for general sewing purposes and is not specifically designed for the unique demands of machine embroidery. Check the thread you're using is color-fast as often embroidered items are frequently washed.
Hi thanks for this information I’ve wondered about this a lot and now I have the answer at long last. However can we use the sewing thread for embroidery in that case if we don’t want a shiny embroidery?
Yes you can! In fact we make a lot of free standing lace from our Softlight mercerised cotton, which provides a matte finish. www.echidnasewing.com.au/?rf=kw&kw=mercerised+cotton
Hello! here are the links to the Rasant thread and our Hemingworth thread. Please scroll down to see the full ranges in each link www.echidnasewing.com.au/?rf=kw&kw=rasant www.echidnasewing.com.au/?rf=kw&kw=hemingworth
@adnanabdull4h You can use embroidery cotton on your machine such as our Softlight Mercandised Cotton Embroidery thread: www.echidnasewing.com.au/threads/softlight-mercerised-cotton/ If it is normal cotton sewing thread, your design has to be suitable for a thicker thread - such has hand stitch look embroidery designs.
Hi there, generally you'd want to match top and bottom threads. You might need to adjust your bobbin case tension if using embroidery thread in your bobbin.
