Material:Thread
Thread is a very thin kind of yarn that is most commonly used for sewing. There are different kinds of thread like sewing thread, embroidery thread and basting cotton (DE: Heftgarn) depending on the purpose.
The term thread also refers to the "twist" of fasteners like screws, nuts and of course threaded rods that can be cut with taps and dies.
Sewing Thread
| MaterialInfoBox Sewing Thread | |
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| Synonyms: | "yarn"; DE: Nähgarn, "Faden", "Zwirn" |
| Suggested Tools: | sewing machines, seam rippers, needles |
| Contains: | polyester and/or cotton |
Most spools have a number (e.g. 100) written on them which specifies their properties. A quick online search for the manufacturer and number will give you extensive property charts like this one which will help you pick the proper needle size.
Check out Wikipedia's list of common uses (DE) for standard thread variants!
Embroidery Thread
| MaterialInfoBox Embroidery Thread | |
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| Synonyms: | DE: Stickgarn |
| Suggested Tools: | embroidery machine |
| Contains: | viscose filament |
Embroidery thread is used with the appropriate embroidery needles and an embroidery machine.
