Choosing the Best Sewing Thread & Needle for Your Project
Selecting the right thread and needle is just as important as choosing the correct fabric. Using a good quality thread together with the correct needle will produce stronger seams, reduce thread breakages, improve stitch quality and help keep your sewing machine running smoothly.
Choose a Quality Thread
At Couling Sewing Machines, we recommend Gütermann sewing threads, which are widely regarded as one of the world's leading premium thread manufacturers. Gütermann threads are manufactured to exceptionally high standards, offering excellent strength, consistent thickness and a smooth finish. This means fewer thread breaks, more even stitches and less fluff inside your sewing machine compared to many cheaper alternatives.
For customers looking for a more budget-friendly option, we also highly recommend Coats Moon threads. Moon has been a trusted name in sewing for many years and offers excellent value for money while still providing reliable performance. We stock a wide range of Moon 1000m polyester thread cones, making them an ideal choice for overlockers where larger quantities of thread are used. They provide smooth running, good stitch quality and are a cost-effective solution for everyday sewing and overlocking projects.
Don't Forget the Needle
Even the best quality thread won't perform properly if it's paired with the wrong needle. Always choose the correct needle type and size for the fabric you are sewing. Using the correct needle helps to prevent skipped stitches, thread breakages, fabric damage and poor stitch quality.
We recommend using quality needles from Schmetz or Organ, two of the world's leading sewing machine needle manufacturers. Their needles are manufactured to extremely high standards, ensuring consistent quality, excellent stitch formation and reliable performance across all makes of domestic sewing machines. We stock a comprehensive range of both Schmetz and Organ needles for almost every sewing application.
Which Thread Should I Choose?
- General Sewing: Gütermann Sew-all Polyester Thread is the ideal choice for most everyday sewing projects, including dressmaking, alterations, quilting and home furnishings.
- Cotton Fabrics & Quilting: Gütermann Sew-all Polyester or Gütermann Cotton Thread is perfect for quilting and sewing natural cotton fabrics, providing a beautiful traditional finish.
- Machine Embroidery: Use a dedicated embroidery thread such as Isacord embroidery thread for vibrant colours and professional embroidery results.
- Overlocking: Moon 1000m polyester thread cones offer excellent value and are our recommended choice for most overlocker projects.
- Heavy Fabrics: For denim, canvas and upholstery fabrics, choose a heavier-weight thread specifically designed for these materials.
Avoid Cheap Threads & Needles
Very cheap, unbranded threads often vary in thickness, produce excessive lint and break more frequently. Likewise, poor-quality needles can have rough eyes, inconsistent points or manufacturing defects that can lead to skipped stitches, thread shredding and damaged fabric.
Investing in quality thread and needles is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to improve your sewing results, reduce machine problems and help extend the life of your sewing machine.
If you're unsure which thread, needle or combination is best for your project, our experienced team is always happy to help you choose the most suitable products for your fabric, machine and sewing application.