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From: bren
Date: 04-03-2004, 12:50 PM (1 of 6)
Has anyone ever used serger thread to sew with on a regular sewing machine...I need a colour now  !!!!! and don't have it ...my serger thread's has the colour I need ... what's your apinion.Thank's Bren  My Hubby has my Car for the ...day so I can't get to the store today to get what I need..
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From: Aimee S
Date: 04-03-2004, 01:27 PM (2 of 6)
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Do it all the time. That way I have an exact match when sewing a difficult color.
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User: Aimee S
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 488 
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From: wghmch
Date: 04-03-2004, 02:35 PM (3 of 6)
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Serger thread is 2 ply, regular SM thread is 3 ply. If you take a cone of each with the same yardage and compare the size, you will see a great difference. The result is that the 3 ply thread is about 50% stronger. When used in a serger, there is never a thread "installed" in such a way that there is no extra thread to allow for expansion as there is in a straight lock stitch. Since the straight lock stitch has no "give" to it, it frequently needs to be stronger. Serger thread is also a very poor quality thread compared to a good household SM thread. The only other problem is that since it is smaller in diameter, it is sometimes difficult for the tension disks to grip as well. If you have a car that calls for 92 octane fuel, you can use 87 in a pinch, but to get the best results, stick with what it was designed to use. Bill Holman |
User: wghmch
Member since: 03-04-2003 Total posts: 249 |
From: sewingrandma
Date: 04-03-2004, 05:19 PM (4 of 6)
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In a pinch I do use the serger thread especially if it isn't for something that really needs to have stronger seams. I found that the serger thread also breaks when I use it on my sewing machine. Had to really clean out my tension discs too the last time I used it.
Brockie
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User: sewingrandma
Member since: 03-06-2003 Total posts: 432 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 04-03-2004, 06:35 PM (5 of 6)
I would not use serger thread in sewing machine for any seam that would have any stress... NOW-- ask me how I know to say that... 
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: paroper
Date: 04-04-2004, 05:40 PM (6 of 6)
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I use Maxi Lock for almost everything. I do not purchase any other brand for sewing and serging. I've been using it almost 13 years now and have never had a problem. With the purchase of my Bernina 200E, I have started using Isacord poly for embroidery instead of the Sulky Rayon which I used with my old Pfaff.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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