Episode 28—A Thread Runs Through It
How much do you think about the thread you use in your machine? Do you like to experiment with different kinds, or do you find one you like and stick to it? In today's podcast, we're going to explore the many kinds of threads currently available to sewists. Learn about the structure, fiber content, and how choosing a thread can make or break your project.
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Wonderfil Specialty Threads: A Canadian company with 36 different threadlines. Janet is a Wonderfil Educator and uses their Designer, Spagetti, and Glamore threads in her serger projects.
Sew Time at Issaquah Sewing and Vac: This is an incredibly informative video featuring Andrew Ngai, owner of Wonderfil, discussing thread construction and how to choose the best thread for your project.
Superior Threads: Excellent educational articles about thread on their website.
Sailrite: Lots of educational resources on thread and needles.
Wawak: Janet’s favorite thread to use in her Juki 1541 is their Optipop house brand.
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Janet Szabo’s website
Big Sky Knitting Designs website—Purchase digital copies of Janet’s knitting patterns and order copies of her books.
The ‘Suck It Up, Buttercup’ Blog—Janet’s commentary on life in Montana
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