substitute for what is called for? Let us know

didn't know you could use serger thread.......my machine is so picky about thread thou. I had been using madaria when I first got it and we found out the machine doesn't like it. Thanks for the info thou

I love this idea. For sure would cut down the cost. I have a Bernina - has any one tried serger thread on one? Thanks - Rita

Like Shirlene, I too, use serger thread for most of my free standing lace. I love the "cotton" look and when it stiffens, it seems to stiffen harder. Yes you do have to defuzz the machine, but compared to the look of it, it is well worth it. The MaxiLock is great. I'm not sure if that is what Walmart sells, but the type that I have purchased came from there and sews out great..I use it on a lot of designs that I don't care if it has a shiney look or not...expecially Alphabets. I have also used it with regular embroidery thread. The difference in the shiney look and the duller look of the serger thread seems to give the design a more depth.

Shirlene mentioned that specific serger thread. Will any serger thread do?

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by shirlener88 23 Sep 2009

I don't know why it wouldn't - what do you have to loose - stitch something out and find out. Let us know! Hehehe!

by marjialexa 23 Sep 2009

I use the one from JoAnne Fabrics, it was on sale for about $1.50USD a while ago, regularly it's only about $2. You get fuzz on the needle shaft, and in the bobbin case, but other than that it's great. Hugs, M

by marietta 23 Sep 2009

Marthie, I have found that "Seralon" thread, freely available here, sews out beautifully, and costs less. Some people do not like paying for the very expensive cotton embroidery. It does also give of some fuzz, but half as much as you would think. Ek gebruik dit gereeld.

by marthie 23 Sep 2009

Mariëtta verstaan ek reg? Gewone naaldwerk gare? Ek gaan dadelik Vrydag koop. Sal jou in die Kaap vertel(of wys) wat ek dan gedoen het.

Bev, thank you for sharing this - of coarse - like Marji says - you do have to de-fuzz the machine from time to time - Hehehe! I love using the MaxiLock serger thread - as it gives it an old fashion look - because it is cotton - but if you like the shinny look - you need to continue to use the regular embroidery thread. Of coarse always the same thread in the top and bobbin when doing FSL.

When I use WSS - I always try to cut it a bit larger than my hoop and pin it back out of the way - that way - I have a bit extra - that I can use for another hooping - getting it close to the edge of the hoop - to save some money, too.

I buy my WSS stabilizer in the largest quanity that I can find - on sale - always - when I receive it - I will cut it into a size that I can either put on a tube and in a plastic container or bag - to preserve it.

Hope this helps - if I can think of anything later - I will come back and add it - LQQK forward to hearing your tips - as well.

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by caydebug 23 Sep 2009

Shirlene, the doily you sewed out for Yoriko in the verigated thread, was that thread serger thread and if so, where did you find it? I am planning on changing a room in our upstairs that is used for storage (Yuch, I hate to even go in there) into a bedroom for the oldest granddaughter who, at 7 years old, just can't stand the thought of sharing a room with her 4 year old sister (go figure). I want to do some doilies and things for her room. She loves shades of pink and I would love to find verigated serger thread in pink shades. Please let me know.

by shirlener88 23 Sep 2009

Libbie, the pink was a serger thread. The others were regular embroidery thread. Have fun - I have fun lots of fun colors in the MaxiLock, but any brand would work - just be careful with the fuzz - it builds up fast - clean it up - so you don't get a mess.

No tip but I will be reading everybody else one ;D *2U

I use serger thread for FSL, also. I know, some of you are fainting, hee hee hee, but do clean the fuzz out of the machine very very often when I'm doing this. Honestly, I can just let the FSL sew with the serger thread, with embroidery thread I'm constantly babysitting the stuff. But, I do have the Janome 300E, and that machine will sew with just about anything and not complain. Hugs, Marji

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by bevintex 22 Sep 2009

I am going to stock up,Hancock Fabric here has a huge bin for about a dollar each. Some weird colors but cant beat the price. LOL
Bev

by mad14kt 22 Sep 2009

WOW, never thought of it...LOL ;D *2U