Sew better with the right thread #111

About this episode

This episode dives deep into the world of sewing threads, discussing their types, uses, and the impact of thread choice on sewing projects.

Sewing thread seems simple, until you realise that there is a thread jungle out there, and that choosing the right thread can affect everything from seam durability and stretch to stitch quality and how smoothly your machine sews. In this episode, Malena and Johanna are diving deep into the world of sewing threads. From regular all-purpose thread to overlock cones, stretch thread and heavy topstitching thread, this episode covers what different threads actually do, when to use them and why thread choice can completely change the outcome of a sewing project. Plus: why cheap thread has its place, but not on a sewing machine. And of course, Johanna messes up the thread weight systems, but hopefully she manages to save her face in the end! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stitchingtalespod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or contact us at our socials: Stitching Tales on Instagram Stitching Tales on YouTube About Malena Hjerpe: Professional pattern maker, sewing book author and owner of Hazelhen Patterns. Hazelhen Patterns Instagram hazelhenpatterns.com (get your free Malva t-shirt pattern) About Johanna Lundström: Sewing book author, pattern designer and sewing content creator…

People in this episode

Hosts: Malena Hjerpe, Johanna Lundström

Topics covered

• sewing thread
• thread types
• seam durability
• stitch quality
• sewing machine
• thread weight systems

Keywords

• sewing thread
• all-purpose thread
• overlock cones
• stretch thread
• topstitching thread
• thread weight
• sewing machine

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hazelhen Patterns, The Last Stitch, The Last Stitch Media

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