Quality Thread Makes A Difference

Using a quality sewing thread in your sewing machine makes a big difference in many ways. The quality of your stitch, the durability of your garment, and the care of your sewing machine are three areas that really matter.

The quality of the stitch is the first place you’ll notice the difference between quality sewing thread and the cheaper version. Cheaper threads are usually 2-ply instead of the better 3-ply or even 4-ply of a quality thread. The cheaper threads don’t make a good, solid stitch. The seams can often be puckered, something you’ll notice in your garment. No amount of ironing will ease the puckering. The 2-ply thread will also be much less durable with a tendency to break with strain. Not to mention, the puckering will add extra strain on the seam.

The last area that should be of concern to a seamstress is the long term effects that cheaper threads will have on your sewing machine. The cheaper sewing threads are not twisted together as well and will have a lot more stray fibers protruding from their edge. These willy-nilly fibers break off and leave themselves everywhere in your machine, adding to the dust/fiber buildup that gunks up the workings of the inside of your sewing machine. If you’re not extra fastidious about cleaning your machine, the long-term effect is to wear down your machine parts at a quicker pace, and to cause the stitches to bunch up much more often.