At 12:20 10/05/2008, you wrote: >Is this the same machine I know as a "serger"? > >I generally use the cones of thread which are mostly Polyester; though I >suspect it would be best to coordinate your needle thread(s) with your >fabric as is usually done for standard sewing machines. Hope this helps, >Betsy > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >Behalf Of S Young >Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 4:11 AM >To: Historical Costume >Subject: [h-cost] Overlocker thread > >Hi All, > >What is better for an overlocker, cotton or polyester? Yes this is a >very open ended question! > >What do you find best to use in what situations.
In the U.K. I have always tried to buy proper overlocker thread, sold on big cones, for my old Singer industrial machine. When it was first made that was all that was available, so that is what it was made for. However, on certain occasions, like trying to match a specific colour, I do use whatever happens to match. As a side note, I really hate synthetic thread of any kind, and recently found a real bargain in a box of 1000 metre white cotton thread spools - a thread which has been discontinued in the U.K. Suzi _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
