What are the thick threads and where are they used?

Thick threads are used for both hand sewing and machine sewing. This material is best suited for creating embossed seams and embroidered patterns.

When choosing thick threads, you should pay attention to the most popular varieties of such products.

• Cotton... These sewing threads can be used for sewing fabrics of varying thickness. They work best with cotton fabrics. They fit perfectly on the surface. This makes the seams look nice and neat.
• Polyester... These threads stretch perfectly and do not break in the process. They are usually used to trim the edges of things. The nylon threads do not frizzy. It's very easy to work with them. As a result, the seams are smooth and neat.
• Reinforced... These threads are the most durable and wear-resistant. Moreover, they are quite elastic. Reinforced yarns are suitable for both fine and thick fabrics.
• Nylon... These thick threads are usually used for sewing various leather accessories and shoes. Waxed materials are especially popular. They allow you to more reliably connect individual parts to each other. In addition, finished products are moisture resistant.
• Silk... Such threads shimmer beautifully in the light. In addition, natural silk threads are highly durable. They are great not only for sewing but also for embroidery.
• Woolen... Typically, these are the thickest threads. Soft and warm materials are commonly used for knitting. Less often they are used in the work of an embroiderer.
• Textured... Such threads are characterized by increased extensibility. They are more voluminous than usual. They are great for working with knitwear.Needlewomen often use them to sew beautiful swimwear.

Modern stores have a large selection of thick threads for sewing, embroidery and knitting. The following brands have a good reputation.

• Madeira... The German manufacturer produces high quality white, black and multi-colored threads. The color card of this company is quite large. Therefore, it will be very easy to choose suitable shades.

• Ariadna... The Polish company is focused on the production of quality threads used in various types of creativity. The materials are distinguished by their rich color. They will not shed or fade when exposed to sunlight. Therefore, the works created with their use are not only of high quality, but also durable.

• Gamma... Products from a domestic manufacturer are not inferior to foreign ones either in appearance or in quality. Embroidery products are often found in various ready-made kits. Therefore, they are especially popular among experienced needlewomen.

• Wonder Thread. This is one of the budget Asian manufacturers. The threads from this brand look beautiful and stretch well.

Products from all of these manufacturers are easy to find on the market. Therefore, there are no problems with their purchase.

Thick threads can be used for many different purposes. As a rule, they are used for sewing outerwear or any products made of dense fabric.

Multicolored thick threads are also suitable for embroidery. To decorate products, you can use both light materials and bright ones. When looking for suitable threads for embroidery, you should pay attention to their numbers. Thanks to this, products from different manufacturers can be used to create one picture.