{"id":9839,"date":"2023-11-16T07:15:47","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T07:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/?p=9839"},"modified":"2023-11-16T07:15:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T07:15:47","slug":"step-by-step-guide-to-selecting-sewing-machine-threads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/en\/step-by-step-guide-to-selecting-sewing-machine-threads\/","title":{"rendered":"Step-by-Step Guide to Selecting Sewing Machine Threads"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right thread to the sewing machine has many tricks. With these tricks, the posture of your fabric and the stitches and embroidery made have a huge impact on better quality. Yarns are made from many different materials, and these can be natural and synthetic with different properties. Some of them can be more environmentally friendly, while others are more functional. Sewing machine threads are divided into many different types such as threads, cotton, polyester, overlocking and metallic. It is very important to choose the right thread for the sewing machine, so it is necessary for the characteristics of the threads. When the fabric and thread are matched in color and quality, the stitches also seem to be of good quality. It is possible to choose by visiting a <a href=\"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/en\/yarn-factory\/\">yarn factory<\/a>, by seeing and touching the threads or choosing through online stores, but the detailed description of the threads are very important. In this article, information such as thread types, properties, and where to buy can be discussed in detail.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/en\/step-by-step-guide-to-selecting-sewing-machine-threads\/#Types_of_Sewing_Machine_Threads\" >Types of Sewing Machine Threads<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/en\/step-by-step-guide-to-selecting-sewing-machine-threads\/#1_Cotton_Thread\" >1. Cotton Thread<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/en\/step-by-step-guide-to-selecting-sewing-machine-threads\/#2_PolyesterNylon_Thread\" >2. Polyester\/Nylon Thread<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/en\/step-by-step-guide-to-selecting-sewing-machine-threads\/#3_Jeans_Thread\" >3. Jeans Thread<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/en\/step-by-step-guide-to-selecting-sewing-machine-threads\/#4_Overlocking_Cones\" >4. Overlocking Cones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/en\/step-by-step-guide-to-selecting-sewing-machine-threads\/#5_Metallic_Thread\" >5. Metallic Thread<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/en\/step-by-step-guide-to-selecting-sewing-machine-threads\/#6_Shirring_Elastic\" >6. Shirring Elastic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/en\/step-by-step-guide-to-selecting-sewing-machine-threads\/#7_Clear_Thread\" >7. Clear Thread<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/en\/step-by-step-guide-to-selecting-sewing-machine-threads\/#Choosing_the_Right_Sewing_Machine_Thread\" >Choosing the Right Sewing Machine Thread<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/en\/step-by-step-guide-to-selecting-sewing-machine-threads\/#Sewing_Machine_Thread_Quality\" >Sewing Machine Thread Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/en\/step-by-step-guide-to-selecting-sewing-machine-threads\/#Thread_Tension_and_Stitch_Quality\" >Thread Tension and Stitch Quality<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Sewing_Machine_Threads\"><\/span>Types of Sewing Machine Threads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9847 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Types-of-Sewing-Machine-Threads.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Types-of-Sewing-Machine-Threads.jpg 800w, https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Types-of-Sewing-Machine-Threads-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Types-of-Sewing-Machine-Threads-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Types-of-Sewing-Machine-Threads-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Types-of-Sewing-Machine-Threads-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The thread is the material that forms the basis of a fabric and can be produced in many different ways, both naturally and synthetic ways. The fiber used is divided into different types depending on the weight of the number of plies and the rope. Often preferred sewing machine threads are as follows.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cotton_Thread\"><\/span>1. Cotton Thread<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cotton is one of the most preferred yarns in the textile industry. Cotton fabric, a natural and healthy yarn, adds many features. Its flexibility as a structure is quite low, so it is ideal for delicate fabrics, but not for flexible fabrics. Cotton becomes mercerized by undergoing a series of chemical processes. In this way, it becomes a structure that is brighter in appearance and more suitable for water and paint absorption. In this way, sewing machine threads becomes more resistant to wear and color wear.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_PolyesterNylon_Thread\"><\/span>2. Polyester\/Nylon Thread<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sewing machine threads include polyester\/nylon threads. These threads are a very ideal choice for applying all kinds of sewing patterns in the sewing machine. Polyester\/nylon threads have some stretch and are highly durable. Although the use of polyester\/nylon threads is possible for most textile products, these sewing machine threads are not suitable for painting. For this reason, it can be a problem when matching the fabric and the thread.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Jeans_Thread\"><\/span>3. Jeans Thread<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To work with denim fabrics, you need to choose denim yarn in the sewing machine. Denim yarn is usually obtained from a mixture of cotton and polyester. Denim has a blue color that is compatible with the color of the fabric sewing machine is one of the threads that must be obtained between threads because the use of denim fabrics is quite common.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Overlocking_Cones\"><\/span>4. Overlocking Cones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Large cones are one of the most functional among sewing machine threads. There is about 2000-5000 meters of yarn on a cone. These sewing machine\u00a0 threads are most preferred in industrial sewing machines. 4 cone threads of the same color are required to use this thread. In addition, the roller in the sewing machine does not fully settle in the holder. Since the spool remains large compared to the holder, it will be enough to place a smaller thread spool inside the cone. In this way, the thread cone is fully settled in the holder.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Metallic_Thread\"><\/span>5. Metallic Thread<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pretty shiny sewing machine threads with gold and silver detail are also referred to as metallic thread. This thread is preferred especially for party clothes and accessories. A special needle is required to use metallic thread. This needle has a larger eye, thereby preventing the thread from wear. It has a very delicate texture, so it is recommended to make the sewing process slow and attentive.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Shirring_Elastic\"><\/span>6. Shirring Elastic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Shirring is a remarkable thread with its elastic stretching feature. It is used in the appropriate places of an outfit for elastic stitching. It is necessary not to wrap fast and tight while wrapping this thread. It is recommended to wrap it slowly by hand in terms of no stretching.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Clear_Thread\"><\/span>7. Clear Thread<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Clear thread is a type of sewing machine thread that is 100% nylon. Its use is highly functional due to its transparent structure. It is used in light and delicate fabrics, especially in stitches that require repair.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_Right_Sewing_Machine_Thread\"><\/span>Choosing the Right Sewing Machine Thread<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9853 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Sewing-Machine-Thread.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Sewing-Machine-Thread.jpg 800w, https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Sewing-Machine-Thread-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Sewing-Machine-Thread-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Sewing-Machine-Thread-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Choosing-the-Right-Sewing-Machine-Thread-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Choosing a sewing machine thread is more difficult than it seems, and it is necessary to pay attention to some tricks to choose the right thread. Many criteria should be considered for the correct thread. One of them is of course the color of the thread. You need to choose a thread color that directly matches the fabric you will use. For this, it is recommended to see how much they match in the open and closed environment. The vitality and tone of color is an important detail. Another is to choose the correct thread thickness. While the seams in thick and heavy threads are quite pronounced, they are not evident in light and fine yarns. Using fine yarn in thick fabrics can also cause the stitch to hold. For this reason, it is recommended to choose a thread considering your fabric. In addition, there may be no thread-friendly needles in the sewing machine. Considering this situation, choosing yarn is also an important detail. Finally, knowing the properties of each of the sewing machine threads is also necessary to choose the right thread.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sewing_Machine_Thread_Quality\"><\/span>Sewing Machine Thread Quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the tricks of choosing a sewing machine thread is to choose quality yarn. Otherwise, no matter how parallel the features of the thread are with your fabric, the stitches will always be clear and the fabric will also show more poor quality. In addition, poor quality threads can be easily severed in the sewing machine. For example, colorful sewing machine threads sold in large packages can be seen as advantageous in terms of both price and variety, but often begin to break as soon as they are attached to the sewing machine and cause bird nests. For this reason, it is useful in many ways to make sure that it is of good quality before purchasing a thread.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thread_Tension_and_Stitch_Quality\"><\/span>Thread Tension and Stitch Quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9865 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thread-Tension-and-Stitch-Quality.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thread-Tension-and-Stitch-Quality.jpg 800w, https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thread-Tension-and-Stitch-Quality-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thread-Tension-and-Stitch-Quality-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thread-Tension-and-Stitch-Quality-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/emateks.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Thread-Tension-and-Stitch-Quality-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sewing machines come with adjustment to make an equal stitch. If the fiber and weight on the lower and upper teeth in the sewing machine are the same, there is no need to adjust any tension. For example, if a cotton thread is used on the upper teeth and a polyester thread is placed on the lower teeth, the sewing machine needs tension adjustment because of the weight difference. It is very important to check the weights and adjust the tension if you want a good quality stitch. Because if the threads are of the same weight and tension, the stitches look equal and high quality. Otherwise, stitches look irregular and cause the fabric to look poor quality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right thread to the sewing machine has many tricks. 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