This is one of the most frequent questions we hear. The answer is easy and difficult at the same time.

The first, which is to decide what fiber to use. Rayon, polyester, cotton, silk, metallic or? All have their advantages and disadvantages, but in fact he has personal preferences. I believe that the use of threads, which is the work of your project. If it works well in your computer, and you get the effect when using, do not hesitate to pleasure! Do not sew “police” to say what you need to use or not in your project. What strange as it seems, sewing machines preferences. That experience, and no concerns on a specific topic, only because this is not “for”.

Polyester Thread

Polyester is by far the most popular for sewing Thread. It is a very strong economic thread. Polyester threads not fade or shrink in the wash.

The brilliant reflection or polyester-thread falls into the latter, cotton and viscose. One way of threads brilliance, it is appropriate for virtually every project sewing.

Polyester, some threads, or stretch them.

Son of polyester are available in a variety of colors, fixed and colorful. The most popular wire size for 50wt sewing, but many other weights used according to the draft.

Cotton Thread

100% cotton Nähgarn the traditional election. The cotton thread is a physical, a soft, matte appearance.

Cotton thread is available in a variety of weight, and is suitable for most titles. 40wt and 50wt are most frequent, but the son of cotton ranging from 8wt to 100wt.

Cotton thread does not stretch much, and break even if closely considered. Cotton threads fade with the sun and shrink in lingerie, as they deal with cotton.

Most cotton threads are now sold mercerized. It is a chemical composition and heat process increases the brightness of yarn. During the process mercerizing, Fuzzy threads are burned, allowing a smooth surface. This smooth surface reflects light, increasing the brightness of the wire. It also has the effect of increased absorption of water, which the wire is easy to reach.

Long staple cotton is finer and more than normal cotton. Most are of high quality with long son of staple cotton, so a softer, stronger, more brilliant highest threads. Long of basic foodstuffs tend to less threads slubs, pieces of cotton lint-free cloth woven into the son.

Threaded silk

Is a silk elastic, even if it is very hard, Nähgarn, and one of the most beautiful natural fibres. He has a great brilliance and creates a unique aspect for use in sewing projects. Son of high quality silk are used in many clothes sewn.

Filament pure silk, silk high quality, such as fibre should not spun, and they come, of course, long wisps of silk chenille.

Silk is woven from fibers shorter. They just zerbrochenem cocoons or the beginning and end of cocoons.

Threaded silk, and draft a silk can be washed with care in the washing machine with a mild soap. De laundering should not be used because they can damage son.

Rayon Thread

Radius is a high-gloss Nähgarn, and often as an alternative low-cost, son of silk. It also introduces High-Speed-sewing machines, without breaking or friction.

Most radiation threads are 40wt if 30wt, you will find no effort. A wide range of colors and shades available, including the color palette.

Although some brands may be viscose threads are generally not colorfast. It is best to avoid any bleach, including colors.

Cousus with bites to create a perimeter of threads very smooth poll consistent, resulting in higher quality.

Rayon threads make over time to deteriorate, so that attention should be, as they are stored. In areas of low humidity, viscose threads can be stored in the refrigerator to prolong life for a thread long as possible.

In most cases, when it comes to Nähgarn, you get what you pay. Good thread, high speed, without breaking or shredding machines. Bargain am son are not expensive but poor quality and costs time and frustration.

The fun and not afraid to experiment with thread.