Measurement, Selection and Types of Threads

Thread Measurements

The most common embroidery weight thread is 40Wt and suitable for most embroidery designs. For designs that need to be dense, you could use a lighter 50 Wt thread. Bobbin threads are finer and generally weigh 60 Wt.

Types of Sewing Threads

Imagine a life without thread. Sewing threads are truly the "ties that bind" our garments together. Without them, we would still be draping skins, furs or material across our bodies to keep out the wind, weather and unwanted attention. Like an artist's palette, sewing threads come in a rainbow of colors, and are available in various materials and sizes.