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From: stephi
Date: 04-04-2006, 10:57 AM (1 of 7)
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This might be a dumb question but, what is the difference between polyester thread and cotton poly thread?? I always buy the poly cotton or mutli purpose but they had polyester on sale so I am just wondering? Stephi Met with lawyer last night he laughed, I feel better. Stephi
"No body knows what it is that I do until I dont do it" "if you do what you have always done you will get what you have always gotten" |
User: stephi
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 361 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 04-04-2006, 06:48 PM (2 of 7)
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Polyester thread is made from polyester. Poly Cotton is made from Cotton and Polyester. I couldn't resist that. It's been a rough day and you made it so easy. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: paroper
Date: 04-04-2006, 08:26 PM (3 of 7)
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Sometimes the poly cotton thread is actually cotton thread wrapped in polyester. It really varies from brand to brand.
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 |
From: guppie
Date: 04-05-2006, 01:30 AM (4 of 7)
Even when I'm having a bad day, you guys just crack me up!  Might try looking at www.superiorthreads.com Check under Education: Threads. Don't forget to check out Bob's 'Superior' Jokes, too! I attended a seminar last year with Bob Purcell presenting and it was fantastic! Everything you always wanted to know about thread (and needles) but were afraid to ask! Extremely thorough and interesting. OT: How many of you are/were aware of this momentous day in the history of time? Hour:Minute:Second Month  ay:Year01:02:03 04:05:06 (for those of us with nothing better to do!)  _______________ Cathy Cathy
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User: guppie
Member since: 12-29-2004 Total posts: 43 
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From: stephi
Date: 04-05-2006, 09:26 AM (5 of 7)
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Alright Dorathy!!!! I guess I should have specified more...Is one better to use on my sewing machine or does it matter?? Thanks for the link I am on my way to check it out. Stephi "Skipping with her basket and humming something about a yellow brick road. WHOA who are these scary looking fellows following me and why is that lady calling me her pretty??" Sorry couldnt resist 
Stephi
"No body knows what it is that I do until I dont do it" "if you do what you have always done you will get what you have always gotten" |
User: stephi
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 361
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From: bridesmom
Date: 04-05-2006, 11:12 AM (6 of 7)
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This is what I needed today. I've been moping around since Sunday. You guys make me feel so much better!!!! Haven't had time to get on line much, new full time job (argh). Anyhow, thread, the rule of thumb (who makes up these sayings??) is - sewing with cotton, use cotton thread, sewing with polyester cotton, use polyester cotton, etc. And if sewing for outdoor stuff I always use polyester, as the cotton will rot in time. There's my three cents worth. Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: stephi
Date: 04-05-2006, 11:23 AM (7 of 7)
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Thanks Laura! Thats kinda what I thought but I wasnt sure so..... Understand about the job, I just had my one year at this one so I have gotten to the point where I spread my work through the day. It get sooooo slow sometimes I just want to sleep 
Stephi
"No body knows what it is that I do until I dont do it" "if you do what you have always done you will get what you have always gotten" |
User: stephi
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 361
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