Embroidery thread VS Sewing thread | Echidna Sewing

[@janetgourley244]

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.

[@EchidnaClub]

You are so welcome!

[@colin101981]

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

[@EchidnaClub]

You are welcome!

[@bonnieclarkson5615]

Good information and a straight answer I have not been able to find elsewhere.

[@EchidnaClub]

@bonnieclarkson5615 Thank you for your feedback!! Glad it was informative!!

[@leonieeasterbrook6047]

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.

[@EchidnaClub]

You are so welcome!

[@prbasset6371]

Love your videos they are so interesting and helpful. Thank you from her in the UK.

[@EchidnaClub]

You are so welcome, and thanks for watching!

[@suestutzle2779]

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.

[@EchidnaClub]

Glad you enjoyed it. Always something new to learn.

[@donnacockerham9780]

Absolutely LOVE your most informative videos. Please keep making them. Cheers!

[@EchidnaClub]

Thanks, will do!

[@flynnmorrow6945]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@EchidnaClub]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kayenne54]

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 KZbin, (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. KZbin isn't "direct message" friendly any more.

[@EchidnaClub]

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 :)

[@Kayenne54]

@@EchidnaClub Thanks for the information; and also a really great series on threads and techniques. I've learnt a lot.

[@EchidnaClub]

@kayenne54 thank you for the feedback, we love to know when people are enjoying our videos!

[@sylviawright5344]

So helpful! I was trying to find the right thread for a knit lingerie piece and your explanation was perfect! You really know your stuff!

[@EchidnaClub]

@sylviawright5344 Very welcome and thank you for watching and your feedback!

[@kchart47]

Omg Gary, you make me want to move to Australia just so I can shop at your store! I learn so much about sewing by watching your videos 😆

[@EchidnaClub]

Thanks so much - we are glad you find our videos helpful!

[@suestutzle2779]

You would love their store. It has a great variety of goods and all the staff are so friendly and helpful. I love going there.

[@jessehamilton2179]

Thank you so much. I looked all over for this answer

[@EchidnaClub]

Glad I could help!

[@gigracer]

Thanks very much. Very helpful information.

[@EchidnaClub]

Glad it was helpful!

[@diwelch7342]

Thank you love your videos- so informative & professional

[@EchidnaClub]

You are so welcome!

[@horsemomlisanc]

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.

[@EchidnaClub]

@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 [e-mail]

[@carolynparsons795]

Thank you, you have answered all my questions

[@EchidnaClub]

You are welcome!

[@poocky100]

I bought brothread 30wt mercerized cotton embroidery thread and I’m gonna use it for top stitching.

[@EchidnaClub]

@poocky100 That sounds great!

[@dianahamono4996]

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?

[@EchidnaClub]

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).

[@EchidnaClub]

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: [e-mail]

[@seasons0123]

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!

[@EchidnaClub]

@angelaponder3348 We appreciate you watcing our video and your great feedback! Have fun stitching!

[@bethangleeson3901]

So helpful! Thank you for the info. It’s helped me massively.

[@EchidnaClub]

You're so welcome!

[@carolhiller1112]

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?

[@EchidnaClub]

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

[@carolhiller1112]

@@EchidnaClub never heard of that make as I’m here in the UK. I’m going to look into it though. Thank you 😊

[@janjacobi1639]

Thank you Gary

[@EchidnaClub]

You are welcome!

[@ngadavis637]

Thank you for knowledge. I am new to sewing. Can you give me the name of the two threads for sewing and embroidery and where I can buy them.

[@EchidnaClub]

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

[@juan2617]

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.

[@EchidnaClub]

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.

[@adnanabdull4h]

Hi Gary, Is it possible to use cotton thread for embroidery machines?

[@EchidnaClub]

@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.

[@janetkealy3685]

Hi, if using embroidery thread to sew, what would go in the bobbin? Match it, or stick with normal sewing thread? ..

[@EchidnaClub]

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.

[@JoshBombFiberArts]

But can you use sewing thread for cross stitch? Like could I buy a spool of sewing thread and use it in place of DMC for hand stitching.

[@EchidnaClub]

You can but you would need to use more threads to make up the thickness recquired for cross stitching.

[@JennyLawson-CraftCove]

Could I use the machine embroidery thread for hand embroidery?

[@EchidnaClub]

Yes you can but it is better to use hand embroidery thread as it is smoother. You could try using bees wax on the thread if it is all you have.

[@RyuRahim]

Can i use the embroidery thread on overlock or coverlock machine?

[@EchidnaClub]

Yes you can! It looks lovely as rolled hem on wedding veils in particular.