You need a strong thread for serging, because there is a bit of jerking going on, and high speed. I use polyester thread for serging, whether it's dedicated serger cones or just spools of Guterman or Metrosene. I also like to use wooly nylon in the loopers, because it covers the edge so well. However, you have to be careful when pressing the garment. Too much heat, and wooly nylon becomes stiff and scratchy.
If you like to sew with cotton, look for Mettler silk finish. There is no silk in it, but it is very smooth and a little bit shiny. Works well for hand or machine sewing. I use it for quilting, too. Kim _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
