A Beginner's Guide to Thread for Embroidery Machines
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- In this Embroidery Hub episode, Willy goes back to the basics to talk about different thread types for embroidery. It can be tricky to know which thread type is the best for your project, especially if you’re new to the embroidery world. That’s why this video explains all the thread types you’ll find in your local craft store and why they are or are not good embroidery machine threads. So don’t miss this episode if you want to learn everything you need to know about thread and get free embroidery resources on how to use stabilizer, metallic thread and more.
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Timestamps
2:14 Polyester
3:51 Variegated
5:02 Matte
5:53 Glow in the dark
6:54 Metallic
8:34 Rayon
9:04 Silk
9:25 Cotton
9:35 Nylon
Let’s go over the five most popular embroidery threads.
Polyester thread is made of synthetic fibers and is the most versatile and most commonly used embroidery thread. It’s very strong, so it’s great for embroidering light, heavy, stretch and non-stretch fabrics. Because of its strength, durability and variety, it’s the ideal thread for machine embroidery.
Variegated thread is a synthetic thread that has a multi-colored dye pattern throughout. Similar to polyester, it’s durable, colorfast, gives a glossy, professional finish and can be used on a variety of designs. When using this thread, lower your tension since it’s slightly lighter than polyester thread due to the different color dyes in the thread.
Matte thread is a matte finish polyester embroidery thread that comes in a variety of colors. It’s highly colorfast when exposed to sunlight, making it perfect for embroidered items that will sit outside. Because matte thread has no shine, it can lose some color when washed with bleach. It’s lighter than polyester thread, so run your machine at medium speeds or at high speeds with adjusted tension.
Glow in the dark thread is a specialty thread used to make your embroidery glow. It has a coating that allows it to glow when exposed to UV light. It’s durable like polyester thread but only comes in 40 weight, so you should run this thread type at low to medium speeds with light tension. Glow in the dark thread doesn’t come in many colors and can be expensive compared to other threads.
Metallic thread is a specialty thread with a polyester, rayon or nylon core, covered in a foil and then colored to create a shiny metallic appearance. It’s used to add small, decorative accents to clothing and home décor. You shouldn’t use this thread on items that are too thick or that will be washed often. When embroidering with this thread, use a needle with a larger hole, run your machine at low or medium speeds and lower your tension.
Now let’s discuss the thread types that are not recommended for commercial machine embroidery.
Rayon thread is made from wood pulp and the final product is very soft against the skin. This softness makes it the perfect thread for clothing. But it’s not recommended for high-speed, high-tension embroidery because it’s is not very durable and doesn’t stand up well to frequent washing and bleaching.
Silk thread is made from multiple strands of filament being woven together, which gives it excellent elasticity. It’s mainly used with sewing machines and sometimes with hobby single-needle embroidery machines. You shouldn’t use silk thread with a powerful industrial embroidery machine because it’ll break.
Cotton thread is used for sewing and isn’t made for embroidery machines. If you were to try to use it, it would result in frequent thread breaks.
Nylon thread is a synthetic thread that comes in different types, such as bonded and not bonded. For machine embroidery, soft nylon isn’t recommended since it’ll tear very easily. - Навчання та стиль
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This was some awesome, free insight into which threads to use and why. Thank you guys so much for the tips so that I can master using threads!
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Useful information as always! The ending though🤣
Glad you liked it!
Gracias, muy importante conocer las características de los diferentes hilos...Volveré a verlo , nuevamente, para que no se me escape ningún detalle...Excelente.
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Much needed thanks!
Happy to help!
Thank you for the information great video!
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Great video!
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Loved the ending 🤣
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I learned something new
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Thanks!! Hope it was helpful!
My embroidery thread is old. Some are 20 years old. Sooo, what brand works best with the MT 1500 machine? Best size of spools?
Hi there! We recommend using Isacord from Amann USA
I’m waiting for my Em1010 to arrive. I have quite a bit of Exquisite thread (Poly x40). What size needle do you recommend? What size bobbin?
Hi! We recommend speaking with our service team so they can offer you a couple of tips! -->service@ricoma.com
Hi, I need your help! I usually use an embroidery thread 40. Which size of needle do you suggest me?
Hi Antonio! If you are using thread 40 you should use a 65/9 needle.
Waiting for my Mt 1500 to arrive. What brand and size ofprewound bobbins do you recommend?
Hi! There should have been a bag of bobbins that came with your machine!
@@ricomatv haven’t gotten my machine yet but wanted to preorder to have on hand. Getting excited!
Fil-tec. Size L bobbins
@@ricomatv Thank you!!! 😊
@@ricomatv hi will this size for the MT 2002 8s?
But what other threads can i use or are recommend that are eco friendly. Because I want to make my garments eco friendly and so far it’s always the non environmentally friendly stuff being used.
Some say that cotton can be used for embroidery and others say it’s not useable.
Please help
Hi there, if you were interested in eco friendly thread, we recommend looking into Amann.
@@ricomatv Hi thanks for answering my question.
I did have a look at the Amann website and it was really confusing and it didn’t have an option to purchase the threads or a way to contact them.
I was wondering if the following brands below are also okay to use on a Ricoma MT 1501 embroidery machine.
organic cotton plus, james tailoring, madeira, shop aurifil.
If yes then what tension do I sent the embroidery machine at and what density do I set the digital embroidery design at?
Ps sorry for being a pain, so far you’re the only one that is helpful and can explain information clearer.
And if I sent more than one reply then I’m also sorry because my UA-cam is glitching out for some reason. 😅
What size thread is ideal for this machine
Hi there, It works with all embroidery thread! Make sure you use the right kinds of needle for certain thread weights. Here is a video explaining everything you need to know about thread: ua-cam.com/video/Z2_NTKDxJuc/v-deo.html&t
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How much cost
Hi Medasetti! Please reach out to the team so they can further breakdown the prices! ---> ricoma.com/US/contact-us
Bought cotton thread, it breaks everytime, I hate it... I wonder how can I sell them😢
Hi! There are some FB groups that you can sell your supplies in! Good luck!
This machine model and price need
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i am waiting for my PV 1200. Love from kashmir.
Congrats and welcome to the family!
Why are you saying rayon is not used. Its for cotton hoodies/tshirt the best because Polyester is Stronger than your garment and you can kill your Projekt really easy. For big Projekt Like 20cm/30cm Polyester wouldn't Work as well and could look pulled together. You should never go over 1000 and with Rayon would say 600-900.
HI there, thanks so much for watching and sharing your knowledge!
The content is ok but the over the top radio dj/shouting voice is not really doing it for me.
Thanks so much for watching and for your feedback! We will pass this on to our video team!
How much cost
Hi Medasetti! Please reach out to the team so they can further breakdown the prices! ---> ricoma.com/US/contact-us