Please Note: We updated our Thread Naming Structure on our website. V-69 is now called Tex 70 and V-92 is Tex 90.
► Needle and Thread Selection Guide:
Before you start your next sewing project, watch this video. You’ll learn everything you need to know about thread so you can choose the right type and size for your DIY. Which thread type is best for outdoor projects? How do you choose the right thread and needle size? All your questions are answered in this thread selection guide.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Thread Weaves: S-twist vs. Z-twist
1:22 Thread Fiber Types
4:10 Thread Size and Thickness
5:08 Cone vs Spool
6:10 Thread and Needle Combinations
6:32 Subscriber Questions
7:18 Outro
7:48 End Screen
Thread expert –
I’ve watched countless sewing
videos, and, I found – of interesting note – a commenter saying that the
‘Topstich Needle,’ was his favorite needle. Thought the viewers of your channel, might be interested to note
So, I’ve been honing more of my
attention to this needle variant.
It seems to be very versatile, and, robust, and, safe on both thread and, material . . and, needle.
I manufactured a lowerback
protection device back in the ’90’s,
along with protection gear for hockey
players, for 10 years. I had 3 machines
back then. One, a Kenmore.
Today, I have 3 new ones, a
computerized, a heavy duty, and, a small one (Singer M1000), that I’ve
made a number of modifications to – a couple with potention patent applications. I added a hand-crank to it, to see what level I could take a
seemingly menial machine to. I’ve really put it through the ropes – no pun intended.
If you sew with 3 bobbins on the
spool pin – for decorative – the Topstitch needle has a bigger eye to
accept these threads.
Also, for those of us with eyesight
not so good, (I’m almost 80), it’s easier; less stressful, and, alot quicker, to thread that eye. I took some ‘White-Out,’ and, painted
that tiny area that is just behind the needle, for much better contrast.
Here’s a clip from ‘Superior Threads,’
on the Topstitch Needle ‘
“The Topstitch needle is our favorite needle to use on our home sewing machine. We use this style for quilting, piecing, sewing, and embroidery. A thin layer of titanium nitride makes the Topstitch needle last up to six times longer than a standard needle, thanks to its ability to resist abrasion.
There are many parts to a needle and the Topstitch needle has several unique traits that do a great job at protecting threads when stitching at high speeds or through many layers of fabric.
Halo
For sewing quilts cotton/polyester
I looked for this for the education on sewing thread, but was stopped in my tracks on how beautiful this young lady is that is teaching us about thread, if only I could fix her in time, so that that glow that is youth itsself could be hers for all time, just beautiful, and Oh, thanks for the education on sewing thread.
For those of you complaining that other threads aren’t covered here, I think the threads spoken of here are for outdoor type items that Sailrite works with.