Another Thread question. As silly as this sounds, I don't have any regular sewing thread. I have been using my embroidery poly size 40 thread for sewing. I don't like the way cotton thread feels in my tension: it's like fingernails on a chalkboard to me. What regular thread brand do you use? I have a Brother ULT2003. Thanks in advance. Jan

I have Brother ULT2002 Disney and i do use sewing thread for sewing embroidery thread to expensive.Maria

I would never use embroiderythread for sewing cause it is not strong enough and -also important for me- it is too expensive.
Have to admit that I sew with whatever I can buy for a good price at the dutch fabric market ;o) Or I use the rest of my serger-cones (most as bobbin thread for the sewing machine).
Greetings, Bettina

I have been sewing since I was 4, only started embroidery at 65! So I had lots of thread, don't ever seem to actually sew much anymore, but I do use the serger alot. I sew with serger thread all the time. Embroidery thread isn't strong enough, you might pop an embarrassing seam or two at an inopportune moment! I use Coats & Clark cheaper embroidery thread in large cones for most utility embroidery. I bought the Metro pack and love it, but lots of the colors still aren't opened because I tend to do Christmas and holiday designs and neon orange doesn't fit well. I haven't ever embroidered with cotton thread, doesn't have that pretty sheen, but have seen some projects done with it and it looks good on tea towels, etc. Probably holds up better to heavy use and washings. hmmm, might have to think on that one! Linda

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by danababes 11 Jan 2012

I used neon orange to make some one inch FSL "pocket" angels to give away to friends turned out lovely :)

Embroidery thread just is not made for sewing. I does not have the strength to hold up. Look around superior threads for lots of information.
I still use Coates & Clark for sewing.
Jo

I like Gutermann for regular sewing and quilting.

Coats is the way to go! They actually invented the poly core, cotton - all purpose thread. You and I are opposites. I embroider in cotton and have trouble with the too silky poly. I use rayon and organza to sparkle up my projects. Cotton uses a looser tension, if that helps. christine Live Laugh Download Stitch!

I use the cheapest poly thread, but can' remember the name of it lol. The name is on the display, but not on each spool. I've been sewing much longer than I've had an embroidery machine, so I had thread anyway and I also use that thread for embroidery in my Brother machine too, although if I'm making something for someone else I'll get out my shiny poly embroidery threads :) Sometimes the same thread comes in packets of 3 spools in a hanging plastic bag (Birch brand maybe?).

If I can't get that e-cheapo brand of thread for some reason (like I need a specific colour) then I'll buy Gutermann because that's what's available but it sews fine. Personally I wouldn't use my embroidery threads for construction sewing at all.

You could try a top-stitch needle in your Brother machine (they eye is longer and larger) and see if your machine likes that better when using embroidery thread for construction sewing if you didn't want to build up a supply of regular spools. :) xXx

Like Gerry, I'm a Coats & Clark fan... and not especially impressed with Gutterman... and yet, I have quite a bit of it. But, I also use serger threads for general sewing. That reminds me, I need to clean out my bobbin case.

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by danababes 11 Jan 2012

Oh .. I forgot that I also sometimes use my overlocker cones to sew with (and embroidery if I'm doing FSL). :)

by jenne 11 Jan 2012

My machine has trouble with thier spools where they slit the top of the spools it chaches on them.

by gerryb 11 Jan 2012

file that slit smooth & use Hugo "tape" to hold the thread when you're not using it! Hugo never wears out, can be used over & over. I love the stuff. Just google in on Internet & you'll see what it is. I also have just rotated the spool a little bit & it doesn't catch.

I use the old standby...Coats & Clark! The Duel Duty. Think it's a blend. I found when I used Gutermann there was a whole lot more lint in my machine! It may have been the cotton, I don't know. But my Viking doesn't mind the C&C, so I just stick with that!!

I, too, use Gutermann thread for regular sewing. I use embroidery thread for embroidery only. I have a Viking machine.

I use Gutermann 100% Polyester. I have a Babylock machine.