What Kind of Sewing Thread Should I Use?

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @Mellysews
    @Mellysews  13 дней назад

    Get even more in depth about thread types in this post mellysews.com/types-of-thread-for-sewing/

  • @stanjones2277
    @stanjones2277 4 года назад +62

    Melly! In all the vids I've ever watched since starting my sewing journey a year ago, no one ever explained how the thread spool tops are removable! I immediately paused the video and started playing with my thread like they're new toys!!! OMG....THANK YOU!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад +3

      I'm glad you enjoyed that discovery!

  • @joycehayhow8
    @joycehayhow8 4 года назад +51

    I had no idea tops popped off the spool of thread and have struggled to get thread started on new spools. I now make sure I can find a loose end before I purchase it. 🤪 I have watched hundreds of sewing videos and have never seen this mentioned. Thank you!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад +1

      Glad I could help!

    • @CynthiaB1203
      @CynthiaB1203 4 года назад +4

      Same with me!! And I’ve been sewing for YEARS!😁

    • @birdsong9934
      @birdsong9934 4 года назад +2

      Who knew!!! Great tip!

    • @janicevanmerkestyn2926
      @janicevanmerkestyn2926 4 года назад +2

      I had no idea either! I did try to pop it off but it was too difficult and not worth breaking a nail!

  • @momgrandma5496
    @momgrandma5496 4 года назад +22

    Are you kidding me?! All this time, I’ve been yanking and struggling to get the beginning of a thread tail out. Great information, thanks Melly.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад +1

      Glad I could help!

  • @tawhneebaby
    @tawhneebaby 3 года назад +5

    This was so simple, clear, and to the point that i am now a subscriber. You saved me from the accident of purchasing embroidery thread for my garment project. Thank you, and look forward to more of your vids.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @natalie.strand
    @natalie.strand 4 года назад +5

    oh my goodness, I had NO idea that the spool ends popped up/popped off like that!!! Holy moly, my mind is blown! And now it's going to be SO much easier to start new spools. Wow.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад

      Glad to let you in on the secret :)

  • @ireneharps
    @ireneharps 3 года назад +5

    I have spools of thread that have been collected for 40 yrs.....my own, gifts, donations......and I didn’t know what was good or what wasn’t. Your video has helped me immensely. My husband and I are planning on doing the ‘snap’ test on all spools tomorrow and I have a decorative jar in waiting. Thank you so much. You were so helpful.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @kamillasandera-zech4008
    @kamillasandera-zech4008 4 года назад +4

    Melissa , you are Genius!!! Thank you for your highly WISDOM and EXPERIENCE you giving to us .Kamilla Canada

  • @smallfootprint2961
    @smallfootprint2961 4 года назад +3

    You are a world of wisdom. I haven't sewn in many years, and am trying to get used to a newish/ used machine. It's a great machine, but I feel like I'm learning things all over again. I needed this info about thread and needle sizes. I've figured some of it out, but due to being mostly at home, it's not easy to shop for what I need. I started making some bags, and masks. The needle is dull and the old thread I have breaks, so this is a great lesson. My mom almost always used Coats and Clarks, all cotton, 50 or 60 size. I think I got from you that 50 is average, and that it's best to start with all purpose, which is polyester. I guess I thought it had to match the fabric. I might have to figure out how to buy thread and needles via the internet. Your video has made that easier. Thanks for continuing teaching us this vital info. Oh, and after reading Stan's post, I have to say, I still can figure out how to wind the bobbin. I can get it going, but It seems to jump off track and wind itself around the spindle. I can't afford to lose much of my 40/50 year old thread... old dogs and new tricks, I guess.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад +1

      Thread fiber does not have to match fabric fiber. As for bobbins, they have a thread path too to maintain tension while they're wound, so if it's jumping off track it might not be threaded correctly for bobbin winding.

    • @smallfootprint2961
      @smallfootprint2961 4 года назад

      @@Mellysews ... Thanks for the response. I can tell I'm doing something wrong, but can't get it clear from my downloaded manual pages. Just have to keep trying.

  • @kimhandy1861
    @kimhandy1861 4 года назад +3

    Great tutorial! Thank you for showing how to open the spools. I heard that they open but couldn't figure out how to do it. Much appreciated!

  • @lydialauro2059
    @lydialauro2059 4 года назад +2

    You are a great teacher!! You give out information that I never knew.. Thank You for share your knowledge..

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад

      You are very welcome

  • @dorisp9127
    @dorisp9127 4 года назад +1

    Melly, thank you for this information. I look forward to more of your tutorials. I just learned recently that a serger needs a serger needle, embroidery needle for embroidery machine. I have been binge watching videos on mug rugs, borders, etc. I will add you to my list.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @curtriceennis2924
    @curtriceennis2924 2 года назад

    Never knew how the end pops off where the thread is starting from. I've always just pulled the thread out when I ever find it 🤪 ! Sometimes that can be difficult for me to do, though. LOL ! TY for the useful information you've shared here. I do appreciate your sharing.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  2 года назад +1

      Glad I could help!

  • @barbaramatthews4921
    @barbaramatthews4921 3 года назад +1

    I really appreciate the info you give on the various threads to use , I am just starting out ,so your vids are really helpful thank you 😊

  • @jimchallender4616
    @jimchallender4616 3 года назад

    Finally - a video that helps me begin understand thread and needles. Thanks

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @LadyBurns2011
    @LadyBurns2011 3 года назад +1

    Wow! I learned something new today. Thank you!!

  • @915fiesta
    @915fiesta 4 года назад +1

    I had no idea spool tops open. Great info

  • @bunberrier
    @bunberrier 2 года назад

    This was all news to me, just starting to learn. Thank you!

  • @andiebecco
    @andiebecco 4 года назад +3

    Can you please explain all of the different types and applications of sewing machine needles ie.. microtex, topstitch, ball etc. Thanks so much

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад

      Yup, I already have ruclips.net/video/d35gW8cmH54/видео.html

  • @designedwithlove617
    @designedwithlove617 3 года назад

    This video was great... it gave me so much useful tips and information... That I didn't know as a beginner Thanks!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @CelesteKristan4444
    @CelesteKristan4444 4 года назад +1

    Woah I didn't realize there was an eco-friendly thread option! Awesome!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад +2

      Might be harder to find in stores, but cotton all purpose thread is available online.

  • @deanalovessewn6117
    @deanalovessewn6117 4 года назад +1

    Hi Melissa!! Wonderful vlog.. Great info on threads & spools uses, thanks.... 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

  • @KimberlyNichols
    @KimberlyNichols 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic video, so much useful information. Thank you so much!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @Spencerinc
    @Spencerinc Год назад

    You rock! That was super helpful and well-explained. Thank you!

  • @sensor-sweep
    @sensor-sweep 3 года назад

    3:42 !!!!!
    I knew about gütermann spools opening but had no idea that coats did too

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  3 года назад

      The don't open as much as Guterman, but enough to hold thread!

  • @pinkcashmere1908
    @pinkcashmere1908 4 года назад +14

    I was today years old when learned the thread spool top can open and possibly store needles😳🙏🏽

  • @thatgirlthatsme
    @thatgirlthatsme 4 года назад

    The tops pop up on spools!! Wow! Why haven't I heard this before? I have struggled with that issue for years!
    'Who wooda thunk' 😕 to look there?

  • @TheSerialHobbyistGirl
    @TheSerialHobbyistGirl 4 года назад

    The thread weight and thickness in reference to numbers varies depending on the scale used. In the Tex scale, for example, the higher the number the thicker the thread. Tex 21 is thinner than Tex 40, for instance.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад +1

      The Tex scale is not as commonly used in home sewing materials, and all thread scales would vary by material as well, but that is beyond the scope of this video.

    • @richlovin2173
      @richlovin2173 4 года назад +1

      @@Mellysews You will find that commercial retailers likw WAWAK give the TEX valaue for all threads. There are several ways to indicate thread weight or thinkness. It can be confusiing. I sue Tex 30 for clothing, Tex 70 for denim, and Tex 132 for heavy stuff like webbing. Most home machines are not made for thread heavier than Tex 60 or 70.

  • @treciarose3838
    @treciarose3838 4 года назад +2

    Thank thank thank you so much .

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад

      You are most welcome

  • @kschallert3569
    @kschallert3569 3 года назад

    What thread do you recommend for sewing on a Juki 2010Q for bag making, using cork, vinyl, or cotton, often going through thick layers for straps etc.
    What is the best thread for top stitching handbags?
    Best thread for top stitching cotton.
    I love my machine but haven't yet figured out the right combo between tension, thread, needle size, to get the best results.
    I love your videos, you are a genius and an incredible seamstress! I hope to be as confident some day :-) Thank you!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  3 года назад

      I can't make recommendations for specific machines that I haven't used, so keep doing what you're doing - experimenting with different thread/needle/tension/stitch length combos and scrap fabric to get the results you're after.

  • @SDiane-lf5hh
    @SDiane-lf5hh 2 года назад

    Very informative! Tyfs..

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @conniehicks6516
    @conniehicks6516 3 года назад

    So informative! Thank you!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @phenomenal_woman
    @phenomenal_woman Год назад

    I am looking to a thread for sewing the top of fabric fans together. You can look at a RUclips video about fabric fans made of African print fabric. It is fan folded and sewn by hand across the top. I was so upset when one I made broke on a customer. Thank goodness she was a vendor right next to me and I gave her another one. I want to make sure it will not break with use.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  Год назад

      Every kind of thread can break under the right conditions.

  • @Everyoneisanartist776
    @Everyoneisanartist776 2 года назад

    Thank you!

  • @nclare7
    @nclare7 3 года назад

    Excellent video. Thank you. Guess I better throw out all my mom's thread she handed down to me. Talk about vintage! LOL!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  3 года назад

      It can be good for decorations :)

  • @paidda
    @paidda Год назад

    Hi, there’s a lone spool in my vintage lot of threads marked ‘linen thread’. It’s unused but it doesn’t say cotton or polyester so I’m curious: where or what do you use it for? Thanks.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  Год назад

      It’s made of linen fiber, so for sewing linen fabric.

  • @stu600cc
    @stu600cc Год назад

    Thank you 👍👍

  • @hmaustips9742
    @hmaustips9742 4 года назад

    Great video thank you! I have a question - can I use spools without the end disks on my Huskystar? The spool fits horizontally and I don't know if it will spin properly when those end caps are not there. Thank you.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад

      I couldn't advise on that specific model

  • @theshaynasewsshow8568
    @theshaynasewsshow8568 4 года назад

    Really informative video! Thank you!!!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @MaiNguyen-ee3lv
    @MaiNguyen-ee3lv 4 года назад +1

    Can you tell me where online I can buy the threads? Thank you very much.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад

      I couldn't give a specific recommendation for every area, I'd suggest searching for the brand you want and seeing where it's sold near you.

  • @deborahdosunmu4778
    @deborahdosunmu4778 3 года назад

    Thank you this really helps

  • @Shihabdeenrecreationalcyclist
    @Shihabdeenrecreationalcyclist 2 года назад

    Hi which thread should choose for hiking repair sewing kit

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  2 года назад

      I really couldn't say

  • @davidwitte8469
    @davidwitte8469 2 года назад

    What is a good thread to repair a camping tent (used in all weather) and a sun shade (used in intense sun).

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  2 года назад

      I don't do that kind of sewing so I don't have any suggestions.

  • @ritabenson4901
    @ritabenson4901 7 месяцев назад

    Could you please explain the type of thread you should use in the bobbin? Does it have to be the same as the top thread? If you use different thread, how do you make adjustments then for the tension? And how strong is bobbin thread? Can you use it for all purpose sewing? Can you use it for quilting? I wish someone would address the bobbin thread. I had a machine that would give me fits if I used the same thread in the bobbin as the top. I was told to just use bobbin thread. This did fix the snagging problem, but I always worried about the strength of the bobbin thread.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  7 месяцев назад

      Generally you want the same thread in the bobbin as on top unless you are doing embroidery. More about tension here: mellysews.com/sewing-machine-tension/

  • @rickyesco
    @rickyesco 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for clarifying this for all of us! Especially for us newbies. I just wanted to clarify one thing. Certain shirts tend to be to baggy sometimes so I like to slim my sleeves and I have noticed after a few washes they start to break apart. Is this because I am using a cheap cotton thread? After watching the video it sounds like if I use an all purpose polyester or even a nylon thread it will hold better? Any help is appreciated :)

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  3 года назад +1

      It could be thread type or stitch type, particularly if you're using a straight stitch on stretchy shirts. More here: mellysews.com/types-stretch-stitches-sewing-knits/

    • @rickyesco
      @rickyesco 3 года назад +1

      @@Mellysews Thanks so much!!! New thread, your video on needles with the Jersey ball point and the zig zag stitch helped a lot!

  • @drewofearth6681
    @drewofearth6681 Год назад

    Oh man, thank you so much

  • @sammiebateman8921
    @sammiebateman8921 3 года назад

    Good video thanks!

  • @dorothymartin813
    @dorothymartin813 2 года назад

    What fabrics and projects do use stretch needle and what size needle?

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  2 года назад

      More about needles here mellysews.com/how-to-choose-sewing-machine-needles/
      More about sewing with stretch fabrics here: ruclips.net/p/PLSMi9yj9ru8ZYvC7mvwzwsE8RtR4brGOt

  • @deerobin
    @deerobin 4 года назад

    I’m trying to make a linen garment and want to use 100% linen thread on my sewing machine. What size thread should I use for the sewing machine for linen thread. The one that I bought was too thick.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад

      It depends on how the particular thread you're looking at is being measured. There are different measurement scales for threads.

  • @ramonakearns2101
    @ramonakearns2101 Год назад

    What type of thread is best for sewing spandex or vinyl?

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  Год назад

      I talk about that in the video - consider the weight of the fabric.

  • @marciatamez2647
    @marciatamez2647 3 года назад

    Whenever I sew or hem clothing, the stitches always break because it isn’t stretchy. What thread would you suggest for clothing?

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  3 года назад

      If you're hemming a stretch fabric you need to use a stretch stitch. It's not the thread's fault. mellysews.com/hem-knits-knit-hems/

  • @janicevanmerkestyn2926
    @janicevanmerkestyn2926 4 года назад

    What machine do you have in the thread video? It’s sleek and beautiful!

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад

      It's a discontinued model, no longer available.

  • @abyssent
    @abyssent 3 года назад

    what if im using stretchier fabrics ? i want to use organic threads but i dont want my stitches to fall apart on me

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  3 года назад +1

      mellysews.com/types-stretch-stitches-sewing-knits/

  • @melissamybubbles6139
    @melissamybubbles6139 4 года назад

    Vintage thread isn't for modern machines but it's still good for hand stitching if it's waxed with beeswax right?

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад

      It really depends on the thread. I personally don't use vintage thread for anything.

  • @AnabellFereira
    @AnabellFereira Год назад

    40 years sewing bridal gowns and just found out about the opening spools

  • @e-liz9451
    @e-liz9451 3 года назад

    hello, i just started sewing and i have a couple questions, first how do i find thread that won’t break super easily. my thread keeps breaking after sewing for a while and it’s really frustrating. also sometimes the thread isn’t following the chosen pattern and it won’t stick in the fabric. there will be holes where the thread should be but the thread is not holding the fabric together, i guess my main question is “are these problems just problems with my thread or is the problem my machine or user error?”

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  3 года назад

      Those sound like your machine isn't threaded correctly

    • @tawhneebaby
      @tawhneebaby 3 года назад +1

      I think the answer to your question is yes. The things that can cause your thread to break in the machine are high tension, wrong needle (eye too small causing too much friction on the thread), bobbin issues, wrong thread weight for the project, etc. Perhaps start by making sure the needle is right for the job (usually the recommended needle is written on the thread). Then move towards making sure the tension is right (test patches) to see if that works. Good luck friend, we are all with you.

  • @newnormal1841
    @newnormal1841 3 года назад +1

    ❎. What is a good thread for linen fabrics on a sewing machine.
    Thank you
    🤺💐

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  3 года назад

      It depends on all the things I talked about in the video. You'll have to use that info to determine the best thread for yourself.

    • @newnormal1841
      @newnormal1841 3 года назад

      @@Mellysews thank you
      🤺💐

  • @Mamatha003
    @Mamatha003 4 года назад

    Hello melly could you please suggest me a thread for stitching jute bags

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад

      I have not worked with jute fabric

    • @Mamatha003
      @Mamatha003 4 года назад

      Ohh k thank you for your reply

  • @charlenebrissette3348
    @charlenebrissette3348 4 года назад

    If you want to use the really big spools of thread just put the spool in a big jar and thread your machine like normal.

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад

      Yes, that usually works.

  • @Foxbab
    @Foxbab 3 года назад

    I was today years old when I learned that top part pops open on the thread lol

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  3 года назад

      LOL! But now you know.

  • @cythcy
    @cythcy 4 года назад

    Very helpful...thanks 🙏🏽

    • @Mellysews
      @Mellysews  4 года назад

      You’re welcome 😊