We may have run ahead of ourselves up to now in dealing with specific, specialist purpose threads so this edition is going to look at perhaps the most common thread we all know and seek out some of its distinctive qualities. The most commonly used i.e. quite unknowingly by most of the population, is T120s
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Edition 4 – Threads In Focus | Drawing With The Machine Needle
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Continue reading »Edition 3 – Threads In Focus | Machine Embroidery Thread
To really understand the evolution of the Machine Embroidery Threads we use today, it is necessary to look back at the development of machine embroidery in general. You probably all have a few hand embroidered pieces stashed away – table covers, runners, mats etc worked by hand from many years ago (you know the sort
Continue reading »Edition 2 – Threads In Focus | Bonded Nylon
Bonded Nylon is a very, very, very resilient thread yet, to say how strong it is, it is relatively fine. To achieve the same strength in a 100% cotton or even a polyester/cotton, the thread would be as thick as string! This means that you will only have to use a ‘jeans’ needle and nothing
Continue reading »Edition 1 – Threads In Focus | How Thread Is Made
For over 80 years our family business has been manufacturing sewing threads and yarns. Threads for high speed industrial machines, for hand sewing, for practical purposes, for creative use. We have supplied threads literally from the cradle to the grave – from towelling nappies to shrouds! We hope ‘Threads In Focus’ will unravel some of the
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