When deciding the best machine embroidery thread to use, two main characteristics must be considered: weight and type. Considering thread weight Thread weight works just the opposite of how it sounds. The higher the thread weight number, the finer and thinner the thread. Alternately, a low thread weight number means a thicker, heavier thread. 40 wt. rayon (left) and 30 wt. cotton variegated (right) via Craftsy blogger Debbie Henry To compare, typical sewing thread measures in at 50 wt. Standard embroidery threads are somewhat finer, most often 40 wt., although 30 wt. is not uncommon. Unless specified, nearly all embroidery designs are digitized for 40 wt. thread. While 80 wt. or 100 wt. threads are ideal for fine heirloom embroidery, redwork with a 30 wt. thread or blanket stitching with a 12 wt. thread makes it appear almost as if it was done by hand. Types of machine embroidery threads Rayon Rayon is the most popular and affordable machine embroidery thr
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