Stitcher, know thy threads and their strengths!Polyester threads are great for stitching on garments and other projects that you expect to wash often.While you sacrifice some sheen, you gain durability.Polyester thread is bleach-fast and great to use on items you may need to bleach, like towels and t-shirts.On the other hand, rayon threads offer a glorious satin finish, but might not hold up as well to strenuous use.
Never underestimate the influence of your bobbin thread on your finished embroidery project.Hold your bobbin thread up, as you would to look at a single hair, and look for burrs or fuzzy spots.These less than perfectly smooth threads have the potential to interrupt the smooth stitching of your finer threads.Buy the best thread that you can afford for the best results.
Don't forget to experiment!There are new products and threads entering the market all the time.It's easy to get locked into using traditional methods unless you really get out there and play with what's new.Try a solar thread or start planning something fun with glow-in-the-dark threads.If you haven't tried solar threads yet, they start out white indoors and turn their designated color when under direct sunlight.Think of a flower blossom that changes colors depending on where you are.Have fun!
Whether you're working with rayon, polyester or even metallic threads, it's critical to remember that the quality of your bobbin thread is almost as important as the right stabilizer.A first-class bobbin thread should be as smooth as possible when holding up a single strand.Fuzzies along the strand can lead to irregular stitching with less than desired results.Bobbin thread does come in many colors now, so you aren't just limited to white or black.