Embroidery Threads
FAQ's
I've seen that there are both rayon and Polyesters threads. How do I decide which one is best for me?
My thread keeps twisting up in a loop and gets stuck in the thread stand or in the tensions - Whats going on?
Threads are made up of fibres that are twisted together to form a single ply. Two or more (usually 2) of those single plies are then twisted together to make embroidery thread.
When thread is twisted too much during manufacture is is what we call an unballanced thread. What happens then is that the excess twist causes the thread to try and un-twist itself as it comes off the cone. Any loose thread can then twist up into a loop which then gets stuck in the thread eyelets or tension discs. It is a pain in the butt!
I'm embroidering a small design with outlines and I find that even 1 runstitch outline looks too heavy for the design - Is there anything I can do?
There are a couple of things that you can do:
1. Try using a thread colour that is less of a contrast
2. Use a fine embroidery thread like King Star fine thread