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pjrsews   Intermediate KS USA Member since 8/24/03 Posts: 32	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/19/12 8:07 PM Can I use Maxi-Lock serger thread for all purpose sewing? I am unclear as to what makes it "serger" thread.
Sue Anfang   Advanced ON CANADA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 844	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/19/12 8:22 PM Usually serger thread is finer, linty and less strong than regular thread, so will gum up your machine and wreck havoc on the tension discs. Sue ------ http://sewstashsew.wordpress.com/ Sue who used to be Sue Wilson
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6765	Login to reply to this post In reply to pjrsews << Like this post Date: 4/19/12 10:08 PM You can,,,but I sure wouldn't recommend it! Take a strand of Maxi-Lock serger thread between your hands and try to break it by jerking your hands apart. Pretty darn easy, huh. How secure would you feel wearing something sewn together with that?! Serging uses a lot more thread per stitch than sewing does, so serging thread is much finer, to avoid bulk. For sewing, it's just not strong enough. For decorative sewing, serger thread isn't a problem. ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
pjrsews   Intermediate KS USA Member since 8/24/03 Posts: 32	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 4/20/12 9:59 AM Thanks! That is exactly the info I was looking for.

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