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Apr 10, 2024 - 02:29 PM
The 30 wt. Cotton is 1/3 heavier than 40 wt. rayon (it comes in 500-yd. spools). But we have an even heavier thread in the same spools and colors as the 30 wt. thread: 12 wt. Cotton is twice as heavy as 30 wt. cotton. It comes in 130 solid colors and and 126 Blendables, which change colors randomly every 2-1/2 to 5 inches.
In addition, the heavier 12 wt. comes in both the king spools (300 yds.) and the Petites, which are 50-yd. put-ups, preferred by handwork people. But all the spools can be used on the machine.
When doing decorative stitches with a heavier thread than 40 wt., you need to choose your stitches more carefully. Avoid satin-stitch elements and dense designs. You will need a 14/90 or 14/90 Topstitch needle with 30 wt. And a 16/100 or 16/100 Topstitch needle with 12 wt.
30 wt. would be easier to use for decorative stitches - more choices that will work well. With a heavier thread you may find that you have to elongate your stitch choices some.
In addition, the heavier 12 wt. comes in both the king spools (300 yds.) and the Petites, which are 50-yd. put-ups, preferred by handwork people. But all the spools can be used on the machine.
When doing decorative stitches with a heavier thread than 40 wt., you need to choose your stitches more carefully. Avoid satin-stitch elements and dense designs. You will need a 14/90 or 14/90 Topstitch needle with 30 wt. And a 16/100 or 16/100 Topstitch needle with 12 wt.
30 wt. would be easier to use for decorative stitches - more choices that will work well. With a heavier thread you may find that you have to elongate your stitch choices some.
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