needle & thread tricks for hand sewing faux fur

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This is how I thread a needle when hand-sewing faux fur. I tend to quadruple-thread the needle as shown in this video, but double threading would be fine for decorative seams or lighter weight faux furs.
All-purpose sewing thread is a good choice, and I recommend an embroidery needle for its sturdiness. For faux fur with an extra heavy backing, I recommend using a leather needle. For backings that feel plastic-y and stiff, a canvas needle would make your sewing easier.
If you're having trouble getting the needle through an extra stiff fabric without hurting your fingers, consider using a metal thimble to protect your sewing hand. Running the thread over beeswax before sewing will prevent the threads from separating and tangling.
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is machine embroidery thread or hand embroidery thread stronger?

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Thank you for watching! To clarify- even though I use an embroidery needle in this video, the thread I'm using is just a regular all-purpose thread.
But to answer your question, comparing hand embroidery thread and machine embroidery thread is sort of like comparing apples and oranges!
Hand embroidery thread is very thick. One strand of hand embroidery thread is made up of several individual strands of thread, usually 6 strands of 100% cotton. They're pretty loosely combined and can be easily separated into less strands if needed.
Because of all those strands, hand embroidery thread is too thick and unwieldy to fit through a machine needle. So machine embroidery thread is just a single thread, usually polyester, designed to flow smoothly and quickly through the eye of machine needles without breaking.
On its own, polyester has more longevity and strength than cotton. Cotton tends to dry rot and break down faster, and it's more prone to separating in a machine needle.
But since hand embroidery thread is 6 strands thick, I really wouldn't be concerned about breakage! It would be a great choice for hand-sewing faux fur due to its bulk.