I Bought Every Type of Thread DMC Sells So You Don't Have To!

[@amandaglidewell8451]

Floche is used in padded satin stitches, cut work, maderia embroidery and shadow work embroidery. It makes a very smooth satin stitch like when you are doing a hand stitched monogram.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Love that info, thank you!

[@liav4102]

I was thinking it might be a nice option if you are doing miles of outlines so you wouldn’t need to be constantly separating threads

[@michellemitchell1842]

I once went to a boujee needle shop looking for floche. The owner let me know that I had no idea what I was talking about. That shop is out of business now.

[@dormouseintea]

the difference between the color variations and coloris is color theory. color variations are variations on a theme - similar colors. coloris is four complimentary but contrasting colors

[@susanrussell8195]

Thank you for that clear and concise explanation.

[@robbinrae734]

And Coloris is made from 4 identifiable DMC numbered colors so you can match it to its corresponding solid floss.

[@lifeofjoy9404]

Ohhh!?🤓 Thank you!​@@robbinrae734

[@carlenehitchens6674]

Perle cottons are also available in size 8 and 12, they come on a small ball instead of a skein. Size 8 is about the equivalent of 3 strands of cotton floss and size 12 is equivalent to 2 strands of floss.

[@dormouseintea]

with light effects, metallics, and satin floss, if you’re using multiple strands it REALLY helps to literally tie it to the eye of your needle. it helps keep your stitching lengths even and the fraying/splaying on the tail has to stop at the knot.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I love that idea - thanks for sharing!

[@laurasmith2173]

In the art of friendship bracelets, people who use metallic thread will tie the ends in a knot individually before starting a project.

[@rebekahpimm6982]

…how have I never thought of tying the thread to the needle. I struggle so much in having to rethread my needle constantly.

[@Treegona]

@@rebekahpimm6982 Tying the thread to the needle adds bulk, making it more difficult to pull your needle through the fabric and increasing the size of the hole you make when pulling your needle through.

[@angelbear_og]

I used to cross-stitch a lot. Sometimes a pattern called for a couple strands of regular floss and add in 1 strand of a glittery or metallic floss. I don't remember ever using a metallic on its own with all the threads. The way it intertwined with the regular floss looked very nice. Ahhh, after watching this I am regretting giving away all my floss to my niece when I was decluttering before a move. I didn't think I'd ever do it again. But now you have me wanting to try out embroidery!

[@sharonsays7235]

I have found that a single, LIGHT, application of wax or Thread Magic keeps metallic thread under control. I also make a lark's head knot around my needle. The Thread Magic will wear off as you stitch, but does keep the metallics under control and does not affect the shine. I use floche for smocking and embroidery on hankies and baby clothes

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Oo floche sounds perfect for those items - it's so soft and delicate! I've been wanting to learn smocking, so I'll have to keep floche in mind when that time comes.

[@francestaylor9156]

❤️. Thank you for this tip!

[@valrog6924]

On the last big quilt my mother made, she did hand-piecing all around the sides of the quilt. I then took her quilt (which was a gift for my niece), and using size 3 Perl cotton, did simple outline stitching around all her hand-pieced designs. Just all in one color because my goal was to give a finished, high quality look to complement, not really "add" to her design, so I just used a cream color. When I say "WOW", it was the perfect size, texture, and sheen, and you know how a beautiful design can be 110% enhanced by finishing details. Her masterpiece quilt. And mostly because of her talent, but also because of those finishing details, with the size 3 perl cotton in cream. I also think some of those that you unboxed might be used in different types of embroidery than just "embroidery" per se, maybe needlepoint, maybe on clothing, etc.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Aw that sounds like a beautiful way to finish her quilt! I'm sure it was a stunning piece of artwork! And yeah, many of these threads are created with different styles of needlework or fiber arts in mind, but the thing I love about embroidery is that you can technically do it with any type of fiber, as long as your needle and fabric will let you!

[@RTSChicago]

Wish you could post a pic!

[@singingrazors]

All these textures got me thinking of like a cool way to do tree bark or something similarly random in nature

[@juliemcleod1119]

For me, i took 1 or 2 strands of standard thread then mix 1 strand of glitter or metallic thread. Then used as ascents stitches. i loved the satin thread, for bird feathers stunning..

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Oo that's a really good idea! Do you find it helps with the fraying edges on the metallic thread and all the strands staying together as you stitch?

[@Aryanna1009]

So I have inherited my grandmother's sowing + embroidery + lacework + anything crafty that she had and I never know what half of the threads were so this is a really helpful video. My biggest problem is that as it was old threads and she has used it and knew what it was I was left with no packaging for any kind of reference! Thank you so much!

[@sophiaeressea5687]

I have nothing to say on embroidery but I love that you actually tried to use a French pronunciation! Thank you so very much ✨✨✨

[@AdamantErinyes]

DMC crochet thread goes all the way to size 80 (I think? Or was it 60?). But basically it's finer than sewing thread and used a lot for bobbin lace. ETA: The amount of thread in a given skein/ball/whatever is generally based off of what it's traditionally used for, and some are very specific and specialized. For example, Coton a Brodor is traditionally used for whitework embroidery like Schwalm. Other types may be used to crewel,

[@AngelCCD]

You brought back good and bad memories about DMC. I used to work at Hobby Lobby over the Needlework department. The company had me hang those slippery ones in the plastic sleeves and then I would get in trouble for them being messy when they slid out. I did enjoy the variety of threads and kits.

[@flamegremlin5918]

Thank you soooo much for doing this .. because i was getting ready to spend the money and do this for myself.... you saveed me so much money!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Haha that's always my aim, to save others some time, money, and effort!

[@katalintimeaborsos5806]

I've been crocheted, knitted and weaved for a while now. I just gotten into embroidery, but it is such a happy coincidence that I have a lot of leftover 800m/100g lace yarn, silk and silk-wool, that I can't really start bigger projects, but perfect for embroidery! I don't use ot for practice, but I tried the texture. I love your videos, happy to find your channel! Thank you!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Oooo those are some awesome supplies to have on hand! Welcome to the wonderful world of embroidery and happy stitching!

[@dormouseintea]

random thoughts - the tapestry wool is aimed at needlepoint and canvaswork, and canvas has large square gaps/holes. i’m a cross stitcher, and i’d probably use it on perforated paper or maybe a burlap fabric. and all the non-slippery threads don’t drag AS much going through the fabric if you use a few sizes larger needle to make a bit bigger hole for it.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Yeah, I would normally use a fabric with a weave that coincides to the size of the floss I'm utilizing, but for this project, I just wanted them all side by side on the same hoop, so I didn't bother.

[@roet8792]

agreed n the non-slippery threads! im doing large patches of filling with the light effects, and i def have to use a larger needle so i dont go completely insane lol. my fabric also has a slightly larger weave which makes it easier, and tbh you get a good handle on how to work it after a while.

[@annemousseau8757]

Hi Flouche floss is great for snow of large blocks of color. thank you for video.

[@CrimsonVipera]

With metalic, I pull it through the fabric once then get another needle with the thread you use for invisible top stitching (I can't remember the name but it's almost like very thin fishing line) and use that thread to secure the metalic to the fabric. Some stitches require more than one strand of metalic to fake and some can't be faked at all but I can live without those, if it means I don't have to pull metalic thread through fabric 500K times

[@JoanneBerndsen]

Thanks ! I really enjoyed watching ! I smiled when it came to the metallic threads :) How frustrating the one is ! But I had a project that really called for that look. Then came DMC Diamant ! Game changer ! Love working with it ! Worked my way through 6 spools whithout any frustrated wastage ! Thanks for the mouline etoile review :) It just caught my eye earlier this week. Your satin stitch looks great !

[@Claushanga]

This is amazing!!!!! Last week I was looking at photos and videos to see the different threads side by side and I wasn't satisfied with my findings lol THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! And that totally makes sense about the wool... so fancy!

[@elinef7017]

Hey thanks for the video. :) Virgin wool is when it has never been something (like a sweater) before.

[@suzisaintjames]

11:40 because you did a different stitch it's hard to tell, is the size 5 bigger than six strands of floss? Would you say twice as thick? Or is the size 3 about twice the size? I have to buy online so I can't eyeball it and choose which size myself. 💖🌞🌵😷

[@NinjaToadsAteMyBaby]

Etoile looks the way it does because DMC had to make the single thread plies more loosely spun (a loose 'twist') so that the extra fine metallic filament wouldn't break or wind up just as unpleasant to stitch with as Light Effects. The consequence of the loose twist is easier knotting up but if you're a careful stitcher it's not too bad. I did an entire Nora Corbett pixie in Etoile and it was a delight.

[@DemocracyForever]

This is a great video, many thanks for this!! It helped me so much to choose the right DMC thread without my usual try and errors 😎

[@livc1981]

This is such an awesome video. Thanks for making it! I'm just learning about all the different threads and had no idea about them until this. 😁👍💖

[@gettheetothestitchery]

You're so welcome - I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@suzannecooke2055]

virgin wool is wool that is not recycled - its last home was on a sheep.

[@lizcademy4809]

Not quite ... what you describe is "pure new wool". Virgin wool is from a sheep's first shearing, and is supposed to be softer. I can't see where that would be a plus in embroidery - wouldn't you want thread that can hold up to lots of needle pokes? I have knit and spun wool for many decades. I don't embroider, but my mom did.

[@NouriaDiallo]

​@@lizcademy4809 the french version of the "pure new wool" Woolmark label is "pure laine vierge", so it depends on wether DMC translated correctly...

[@AVToth]

In the pearl cotton, my favorite is size 12. I lofe it. The matte thread, I forget what it was called but it reminds me of flower thread.

[@morgonerlenstar]

I like the look of the pearl cotton

[@NouriaDiallo]

I'm a bit late to the party, but "floche" is a cognate of the english "floss" and means a thread with very little or no twist to it (as opposed to a "mouliné" or "retors" that are often plied twice) or a fabric woven with said thread. It also figuratively means soft in a slightly pejorative way, like flacid or amorphous. Think a ruff or a Regency man's collar that has lost its starched crispness after a bout of rain and hangs forlornly.

[@annm8680]

Since this was a year ago, I don’t know if you will see my comment. This video was very helpful. Among my favorite threads you had there is etoile. I use it as two strands in cross stitch. My favorite fabric is 16 count Aida. I don’t know of any reason to use all six strands together. It gives a little bling while behaving almost like two strands of cotton dmc. You probably know the wool would be used in wool appliqué or needlepoint on a mesh canvas.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I'm so glad it was helpful to you! I definitely would love to use étoile more often - the sparkle and the texture are so unique!

[@CatDragon2]

Never tried Floche, but I guess it would work really well for blackwork

[@ciloucoud]

I found on the market here in France vintage Linen Embroidery Floss by DMC. I bought some in black. It's very mat (not shiny at all) and I love it. I sent you a pic of the box I got on Instagram 😊

[@misscranky]

So, much like with knitting, the shinier and prettier it is, the harder it'll be to work with

[@jayanderson7072]

I use to hate using the light effects floss but then I found bees wax!! A really nice bees wax, not the really dry shit that dritz sells. It's so much easier to work with now! Also I only use three strands at a time with my size 5 needles. I don't have the shredding problem cause of the bees wax :3

[@dawnmoriarty9347]

Or else Thread Heaven

[@kh7794]

In some of my x stitch patterns, you mix 1 strand metallic with regular. Doesn't matter how many, metallic is a pain in the butt!!

[@bratmamma]

Floche is often used in counted cross stitch when you need a thicker thread. Especially white which tends to be thinner than normal six strand cotton floss.

[@russells3444]

I recently did the same experiment on a smaller scale using DMC products. It was fun to see someone else having the same experience I did. I would like to better understand how the varieties are categorized (the criteria used) and their intended applications. I also, apparently, will need to learn some basic French if I am going to continue with DMC products. Thank you so much for sharing this video and your adventures in embroidery.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

You're so welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it! It's a really fun experiment to try, and yeah, the french translations really help!

[@Mo9cat]

Super helpful video, thank you for making it 😊

[@hiyaimjenni]

I haven't tried embroidery yet, I only cross stitch and very basic crochet. This makes me want to try it more though & I think this is a really good tool going in as a beginner to know the differences. Thank you 😀

[@christinafidance340]

Me too! I only know how to cross stitch and very basic crocheting…. Ironic! And I , too, am very much leaning towards wanting to try embroidery. It’s looks super interesting.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I hope you both give it a shot! I love the freedom within embroidery, being able to use a variety of stitches and textures to create the final image you want... it's loads of fun! (But I might be biased... XD)

[@lynnbertino4667]

I use the size 10 threads for tatting. Tatting is sometimes called a poor man's lace. I think DMC Cebelia has a very limiter color range, which is probably why you ended up with white and ecru.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

So true, thinking back on it, I believe those were the only options. Aw well, I don't mind a little white and ecru in my stock!

[@piros44]

I’m using floche on a small cross stitch project for a pin cushion stitched over 1 on 30 count. A single strand of floss wasn’t enough coverage but 2 strands was too much and horrible to try to stitch. Floche is not stranded and is equivalent to about 1.5 strands of six stranded floss. It’s not as tightly twisted so it can split and shred so use shorter lengths but if you need something between 1 and 2 strands of floss, try floche.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Love this information, thank you so much for sharing!

[@irenechang2734]

Tapestry wool would be great for embroidering on an old sweater to cover up the moth nips or holes.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

It would indeed!

[@dormouseintea]

as for the etolie texture, i don’t know how they did it, but they did it on purpose - because the cotton strands don’t cling to each other like with the normal floss, it separates smoothly, which means you’re less likely to accidentally separate off the metallic bit

[@gettheetothestitchery]

That's a good point!

[@robbinrae734]

I absolutely love Etoile. I use a little bit bigger needle so it doesn’t have to struggle through the fabric as much.

[@sarahyoungberg2084]

I decided to make an embroidery with the glow in the dark light effects thread & the gal at Joanns was right about it being difficult to work with. Not impossible but as you mentioned with several of these the strands just dont stay together & it shreds. I paired it with glow in the dark sewing thread & the strands just were slipping past eachother & not tensioning all the same.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Yeah, I find that most of the speciality sort of threads are just much harder to work with for that reason... but then it can be worth it sometimes for that sparkle or shine or glow in the dark look!

[@AVToth]

You need cotton abroder, maybe I missed it. Size 40 is my fav but it's gotten hard to find.

[@2u2a]

I love cebelia and babylo for shuttle tatting (type of lace making)

[@AVToth]

Satin floss is beautiful AND a pain in the ass!

[@CatEllen]

I did giggle a little when you said something was "more tightly woven" -- that would be the twist level in the PLYING of the thread or yarn. Yup, just like how something "has six plies" or "two plies" etc., when you spin, you "spin singles" first and then you ply any number of plies together. Weaving would be a completely different step, lol, so that threads are intersecting into woven cloth. 😁

[@kohlraedirectioner]

4:06 not that I'm not laughing _so hard_ at "was the sheep a virgin" but actually "virgin wool" means that it was the lamb's first shearing (so, when you think about it, probably the only shearing when a sheep could be called a virgin with any certainty lol), or, in some applications, unprocessed wool.

[@MissMeganBeckett]

Oh, I guess that makes sense, I was thinking it meant wool that had lanolin still in it so it was a little bit water resistant and smoother and stuff.

[@janbuckley1]

Wow! So much variety under one brand! Floche is such a strange name isn’t it? That said I really enjoyed your venture into the various properties of DMC threads ! I too don’t get along well with the metallics, I must try that nice smooth one sometime, perhaps I will be converted 🤷‍♀️. Anyhoo, this was yet another brilliant watch, so entertaining and thought provoking (but not too much) thank you so much 💕

[@Bonanzaking]

For the metallics the diamant has been the easiest to work with. I’ve spent the last few months working on a denim vest hand sewing the entirety of it in band patches. It can still be a pain to work with long strands as it likes to coil itself up into a knot. It’s still held up together than others metallics I’ve tried, and thicker allowing it to pop a bit. I wish they had more color variations for their diamant and diamant grande.

[@pursephonebell203]

Thank you for this video!

[@Karelife]

I saw your sashiko video which I loved and I applaud you for your determination or insanity. lol. So would baroque work for sashiko? I remember having a skein years ago.

[@emelinewavelet970]

I have bought all the Diamant collection, I found them very nice especially for Christmas design BUT, there is a lot of loss of produce. They tend to detengle very easily and it is hard to put them through the needle eye after ...

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I find the same thing happens with all the metallic threads, and I hate wasting materials, so I think that's why I avoid using them so much.

[@bettiej5762]

When I work with metallics or other rough textured threads I always run them through a thread conditioner. Beeswax is a good alternative. Both will help the thread glide better through the fabric.

[@lkhorvath4]

Pn the metallic threads, could you add a wax to make it less "abrasive"?

[@lynnsaull5723]

When using any metallic thread you need a thread conditioner, like Thread Heaven or beeswax.

[@plum2584]

i believe "virgin wool" is the wool from the very first shearing on a sheep, so it still has some lamb softness

[@jazztsax]

Floche is used for padding in white work

[@sabrinabroadaway1021]

Have you every tried Brazilian embroidery, with its rayon threads.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

No, but it's on my list!

[@janikusu8677]

i'm crocheting with a size 50 thread while watching this. it looks beautiful, but it's making me go cross-eyed lol

[@sugarnspike613]

I'd love to see this on some different fabrics. I don't know what you used, but it looked incredibly tight - what about on like 14ct Aida? or a linen?

[@doublet5247]

My grandma drew a Halloween design on a sweatshirt for my mom. I offered to embroider it on so it won't wash out in the wash. I just got floss from Walmart. It separates so much the project has hung abandoned in its hoop 😅😓

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Oh no! That's definitely the downside of cheaper floss packs. But if you only need a few colors of thread, it's worthwhile to stop into a craft store and grab a couple skeins of DMC!

[@lucy7b]

Thank you

[@waitwhat3588]

Thank you for your demonstration of all these threads. You’re engaging and able to describe what I need to know. New fan here.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Welcome and thank you so much!

[@sheilahendee3489]

P.S. I have found satin thread to be very difficult to work with too.

[@sheilahendee3489]

I have used the etoile thread with great success. I embroidered an apron for my sister for Christmas & used the etoile thread throughout the project & found it both easy to work with and much user friendly than regular metallic thread. I would love to see you use this in a project. Do you only use DMC thread in your projects or have you used other thread as well?

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I've used some other thread types in the past, but nowadays I generally stick with DMC (or Appleton for wool floss). I haven't found a reason to use etoile in a project, but I'm keeping it in mind for sure!

[@shadowlandsfarmandcreamery5400]

Have you ever embroidered embellishments on clothing? If so, do you have any tips for durability? My daughter is 13 and loves fancy things on her clothes, but she's such an in-between/ hard to find size that I'm going to need to sew for her a lot

[@LotteQuintelier]

coloris is probably pronounced coloree (because the brand is french). Interesting to see the comparison!

[@LotteQuintelier]

Floche is French for tassel, a decorative bundle of yarn people used to hang on cupboard handles or bags or shoes or hats.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Oh my goodness, after all those French words, it for some reason never occurred to me that "coloris" could be French too! And I have seen people use floche thread to make tassels, so that totally makes sense!

[@Ladythyme]

Who woulda thought 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@Ms.Mel.Creates]

You need a much bigger needle for your metallic threads. They shouldn’t shred like that or sound that bad if the needle is the right size

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Great point, that should definitely help!

[@mewennm4387]

I do bobbin lace and the metallics do not want to stay on a bobbin but weave very prettily. So it looks like metallic thread was created to entice and frustrate all the thread users.

[@susanrussell8195]

So I learned something completely unrelated to embroidery during this video. Every time you said variegated I cringed because the prononciation was so off, but then I wondered if I have been pronouncing it wrong my whole life. (I learned I’ve been spelling it wrong.) So you pronounce it vair-ee-uh-gated and I pronounce it vair-uh-gated. You use the British pronunciation and I use the American. Now I know one more word spelled the same and pronounced differently like laboratory and envelope. (And nobody come at me for my terrible phonic spelling.)

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Haha that's my reaction every time I hear someone pronounce something differently than me - I'm like wait... I gotta go look this up. XD But that doesn't surprise me that I pronounce it the British way. I've actually had someone ask me if I was British before because I apparently use a lot of their pronunciations and terms!

[@susanrussell8195]

@@gettheetothestitchery I think it’s the theater influence.

[@Artandcraft-xy9mb]

Nice sharing 👌👍 good luck my dear friend ❤️ New friend here 💕 stay connected 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MauraVH]

*whispers* make the beauty and the beast project in satin floss :p

[@valrog6924]

Or just Belle's dress, maybe? That would create dimension and texture within a picture.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Oh. You know I thought about it real hard there. In fact, I'm still thinking about it now... maybe not the big piece, but a smaller/simpler one in the same style? Its just such a perfect thread type for the stained glass window look!

[@MauraVH]

@@gettheetothestitchery yeah exactly! Idk if there are any of the stained glass stills that you’ll be making that will be a bit smaller but it would be such a cool effect!

[@annebettencourt9587]

How do these threads feel on your hands?

[@gettheetothestitchery]

They all feel pretty different - some more coarse, others silky and smooth... lots of fun to play around with!

[@marygracestiches]

I agree I hate that a larger number = smaller size, that is not how math brain works, etoile breaks so easily, metallic pearl does not knot so is slips apart,

[@jojojo8835]

Metallic threads I would couch them rather than sew through the fabric.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

That is a much easier way to use them for sure!

[@2u2a]

When it comes to metallic... DMC is one of the worst (ok, diamante is usable in very short strand). I much prefer madeira... or even sunbest(bought on aliexpress on huge spools).

[@yukionarei]

why don't you show the texture closer to the camera?

[@jackiesebro6245]

Metallic thread does better after it has been pulled through bees wax

[@amandaglidewell8451]

I love DMC thread. But I don’t buy from them directly as their shipping is awful.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Oof yep... it's so much easier to get it in stores, but I wish the ones around me had a wider variety of their options!

[@gulfcoastgal_]

Matte cotton is not mercerized

[@gabrielebernardo3771]

Okay, is that a fucking Brazilian reference??? Hahaha why do you have the Brazilian map/são Paulo in your wall?

[@gettheetothestitchery]

My husband is Brazilian! The embroidery piece is the outlines of Texas, where I'm from, and Brazil, where he's from, overlapped so that our home towns line up... a little nod to where we both came from now that we live elsewhere!

[@maudline]

@@gettheetothestitcheryi was just about to comment ask if that was it.. and it was! 😃🙌

[@jamiesimon2048]

I hate when people put their pet in video

[@LoveHandcraftedAni]

Thank you so much for this 😊now I have an idea which one I need to get often 🧵👍👍